blewett pass

WSDOT closes Blewett Pass, US 2, and I-90 due to severe weather, mudslides, and debris; no reopenings yet.

RiverCom seeks a 0.1% sales-tax hike on Feb. 10 to build towers and modernize radios to fix 911 dead zones in Chelan and Douglas counties.

Travel over Blewett Pass is getting a little easier with the WSDOT announcing the pilot car escort on US-97 has been lifted.

After more than two weeks closed by the Labor Mountain Fire, US 97 Blewett Pass is open again with reduced speeds and pilot car traffic controls.

US 97 closed in both directions as wildfire spreads. Evacuation levels ordered for residents between Ellensburg and Peshastin.

Three people have injuries following a two-vehicle accident near Blewett Pass on Friday afternoon.

U.S. Highway 97 over Blewett Pass is reopened this morning after a brush fire shut down a portion of the highway yesterday evening.

A brush fire sparked by a motorhome shut down Blewett Pass on U.S. 97 near Blewett Summit. Fire crews battle flames as drivers are urged to use I-90 or U.S. 2.

Fire destroyed a barn on Blewett Pass, but Chelan County crews stopped the blaze from spreading to nearby trees. No injuries were reported.

Washington drivers are encouraged to be aware of road signs and their meanings. You need not be afraid, just be more careful on the roads!