Dave Bernstein

David Bernstein is a Brand Manager for Townsquare Media in Wenatchee, WA and has worked in broadcast media in North Central Washington since 1983. He hosts an afternoon talk show and newscast and develops news and lifestyle content for the local network of digital platforms. He is a native Californian but moved to Washington State in the 70's and has made the Wenatchee area home for most of his life.

Chelan County Says Owners of Christian Crosses Can Still Seek Buiding Permits

The owners of two Christian crosses that are the subject of Chelan County code compliance violations and enforcement actions can still apply for buiding permits, according to the Chelan County Community Development Director who is awaiting their applications. ...

Fallen Climber Rescued in Tumwater Canyon Near Leavenworth

The rescue operation can be scene near the large tree at the center of rock face as shown A 43 year old woman was rescued Friday after a climbing accident on the Saber Route on Castlerock in the Tumwater Canyon outside of Leavenworth. The accide...

New Fire on US 97 Blewett Pass Near Liberty

A new fire is burning on US.97 on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office has ordered Level 2 (Get Set) Evacuations: Deer Gulch in the Liberty area Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuations: Liberty area and Harkness Road The now 100-acre Swauk Fire started late Sunday afternoon due to a motor vehicle accident on Highway 97 approximately 2 miles north of Lauderdale Juncti

Blewett Pass Reopens Past Blewett Fire

UPDATE 1PM US97 Blewett Pass Reopened for traffic A 15 acre fire burning in timber, brush and grass is located near the summit, 21 miles northeast of Cle Elum, WA. The fire is believed to be human-caused and started just off the shoulder of the highway. U...

Chelan County Will Pursue Code Compliance Complaints Against Christian Crosses

Chelan County Sheriff Mke Morrison says his office will be contacting the owners of the Christian cross located on Wenatchee Heights above the city of Wenatchee and another under construction on Tumwater Mountain outside Leavenworth over code compliance violations. Chela...

Smoky Conditions Expected To Increase This Weekend On Pioneer Fire

With warmer and drier weather conditions forecasted through the weekend, additional smoke is likely as heavier fuels dry out on the Pioneer Fire near Stehekin. Moisture from some recent rainfall has dampened the vegetation but conditions could dry out quickly with temperatures in the 90's this holiday weekend. Firef...

New Fire Reported Near Entiat

UPDATE Thursday, Aug. 29th 10:30 A.M. The 10-acre Sunshine Fire is burning in Crum Canyon approx. 2 miles Northwest of Entiat, WA. The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest reports the fire started Wednesday and drew a quick response including fire engines and aerial suppression measures...

Second Bat Tests Positive For Rabies in Chelan Douglas County Area

Another bat in the Wenatchee area has tested positive for rabies. Chelan Douglas Health District confirms a bat that several individuals in the Chelan area encountered on Tuesday has shown a positive rabies test result at the state health lab. ...

Wenatchee Fire Crews Knock Down Brush Fire Near Turtle Rock

Wenatchee Valley Fire Department crews knocked down a brush fire near Turtle Rock along US Highway 2, Tuesday afternoon. The fire was near MP 133 and just northeast of Lincoln Rock State Park. Chief Brian Brett said the fire was reported about 3:15pm by witnesses on both sides of the Columbia "When our crews arrived, it was under a half care in size and burning on the river side of the hghway

Stehekin Reopens For Tourists, Stayman Flats Fire Moves to Final Mop Up Stage

It may be some time before all tourist services get back to normal in the town of Stehekin, but tourists can now return to the remote community at the head of Lake Chelan The threat from the 38,000 plus acre Pioneer Fire has been reduced enough for Chelan County Emergency Management to lower Evacuation levels to Level 1...