Methow Valley

North Central Washington is bracing for its first real cold snap of the winter season. Meteorologist Krista King with the National Weather Service office in Spokane says the frigid air will be arriving from the north this weekend. "We have a cold front that's going to be pushing through the region that will be coming in from Canada and Alaska...

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Local authorities are actively managing the lightning-fueled Easy Fire near Mazama. Plan your travel on SR20 carefully to avoid disruptions.

Firefighting crews are gaining the upper hand on the Gold Creek Fire in Okanogan County. The blaze is located about three miles south of Carlton and has burned 278 acres of timber, tall grass, and brush since first being reported on June 22...

The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office is looking for volunteers to join its Search & Rescue unit. The county currently has about 60 members on its Search & Rescue team, but deputy spokesperson Rick Balam says they need more help. "They're pretty much scattered around the county with a little heavier presence in the Methow Valley. I thin...

The new arrangement replaces a system where the foundation's 28 members of its board of trustees distributed the money on a regional basis.

The Washington State Department of Transportation says crews are still making repairs and clearing debris.

From Fat Tire snow bikes, to sledding and Cross Country Skiing (and more) - North Central Washington has plenty of places to have fun with your family.    Here are some great options to enjoy the cold Winter months in North Central Washington   Tubing PHOTO CREDIT: Steve Mason/Getty Stock   Echo Valley Ski Area - near Lake Chelan - boasts six lanes with three rope tows. Perfect area to ha... Read

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