Heavily Damaged Stretch Of U.S. 2 Should Reopen 5 Days Early
DOT project engineer Jeff Deal says there's been urgency to get U.S. 2 reopened as soon as possible.
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Closed Portion Of U.S. 2 Near Waterville To Reopen By Aug 23
Local residents and farmers have questioned why work is not being done 24 hours a day on the crucial east-to-west roadway.
Gov. Inslee Issues Emergency Proclamation Over U.S. 2 Closure
Governor Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation Monday to activate state resources to assist with recovery efforts.
U.S. 2 In Waterville Plateau Reduced To One Lane From Washouts
The roadway is down to one lane between SR 172 to the west and SR 17 on the east end.
Haze From BC Fires To Linger In Waterville Plateau,Columbia Basin
The haze will persist through Thursday night in the Waterville Plateau and the Columbia Basin as well as parts of Okanogan County, including Omak.
Winter Weather Advisory For Chelan County, Waterville Plateau
The area is expected to receive 2-4 inches of snow.
Excessive Heat Warning Expires, Red Flag Warning Extended
The Excessive Heat Warning has expired, but the Red Flag Warning is now extended through Wednesday at 9pm. It was originally scheduled expire Tuesday evening.
The National Weather Service says strong winds in combination with low humidity is the reason for the extension...