July 1, 2026 | NCWLIFE Evening News
• A fast-growing brushfire is sparking evacuation notices in the hills above Lake Chelan. The Henderson Fire was reported shortly after 1:30 this afternoon, burning near Henderson Road overlooking Lake Chelan Hills.
• Washington state’s five national forests are expanding digital payment options at recreation sites with a mobile app.
• A woman accused of stealing from multiple banks in Washington, including in Leavenworth, says she was just a patsy for a larger criminal organization.
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