With recent rains the fire danger level has been lowered and small campfires are now allowed in compliant-type firepits. Outdoor burning of yard waste, brush and trash continues to be prohibited.
Lake Wenatchee Info
News, Photos, Information about Lake Wenatchee, Plain and Fish Lake in Washington State
This small kayak was recovered adrift in Lake Wenatchee on Friday, Sept 25th. To claim it call 509-860-0189.
The lake has come up about a foot due to recent heavy rains. Better check your beach toys to be sure they’re still there……………
The pictured dog is running around near Kahler Glen in a complete panic. It might have ran away from home during the storm. Efforts to catch him have failed. It’s really upset. If this is your dog you can phone 206-832-5150 for the latest information.
The Chelan-Douglas Health District has again re-scheduled free Covid-19 testing due to smoke conditions, The testing will now be at Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue Station 93 located at Beaver Valley Highway and River Road in Plain from 1PM to 7PM on Thursday and Friday, September 17th and 18th.
Due to current and forecast very unhealthy and
hazardous air quality levels, the Chelan-Douglas Health District made the decision to cancel the COVID-19 testing that was scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Plain, WA.
Testing will now take place from 1PM to 7PM Wednesday and Thursday, September 16-17, at the fire station at the intersection of Beaver Valley Road and River Road in Plain. The team will be reviewing air quality levels throughout the week to ensure safe operations outdoors and may make additional changes.
To see current air quality levels please visit: https://enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/home/map. Public
health would like to remind everyone to please stay indoors, use a HEPA filter if possible and
wear a mask if you must go outdoors.
A large adult moose, probably a cow, was sighted Saturday morning at milepost 2 on Cedar Brae Road, along the South Shore of Lake Wenatchee. She came down onto the road from above, ran East along the road for a short distance and then left the road going down toward the lake. This may be the same cow that has been seen roaming Nason Ridge.
Smoke from various fires continues to cover the area and is expected to remain several more days with some rain possible beginning Monday evening. The smoke did give us a beautiful sunset last night…………………
The annual memorial service at the Washington State 911 Memorial in Cashmere has been cancelled due to Covid-19 caution. Please do take a moment today wherever you are to honor the memory of the 2977 men, women and children that died in the attacks of September 11, 2001, including 403 firefighters, police officers and emergency medical personnel responding to the attack. Do stop some time at the memorial site in Cashmere. Never forget………..
There will be free drive-up/walk-up Covid-19 testing offered at the Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue station in Plain on September 15th and 16th, from 1PM to 7PM each day. This is provided by the Chelan-Douglas Health District and the National Guard. If you or someone you know needs help getting to the test site, contact the fire department community outreach line at 509-668-9396. The fire station is located at the corner of Beaver Valley Highway and River Road in Plain.
The Squirrel Tree Restaurant is hosting an all day fund raiser to help collect funds for a new Mobile Clinic in conjunction with Cascade Medical Foundation.
Share a great meal safely outdoors. The first $20,0000 will be matched one for one. You are welcome to bring your own table and chairs.
Squirrel Tree 15251 US 2 Leavenworth 8am – 9pm
