North Central Washington

Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay is leading an effort to establish an Opioid Abatement Council, which is required under stipulations in the settlement.

Commissioners in Chelan County are reporting that roads have been especially vulnerable to pot holes and buckling lately.

The Northwest Avalanche Center says people trapped in an avalanche have an 80-90% chance of survival if they're rescued within 10 minutes.

The watch covers the east slopes of the Cascades and the mountainous areas across the Okanogan Highlands.