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Cantwell chaired a Senate hearing Tuesday, where she praised a proposal for a permanent program to pay for rehabilitation work after wildfires.

The City of Leavenworth is planning to upgrade water mains in that area for the next two years.

At approximately 9 a.m., WSDOT crews closed US 2 between MP 85-99, at Coles Corner to West of Leavenworth due to a serious collision.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Weber says there were reports of some larger rocks blocking the roadway.

Wet snow and rain are being blamed for destabilizing snow, which is leading to extended avalanche danger through the stretch of highway.

Ice Fest in Leavenworth takes place Saturday and Sunday, while Winterfest in Lake Chelan starts its two weekend stretch on Friday.

There is currently no estimated time to reopen Tumwater Canyon, however crews will assess road conditions on Thursday morning.

U.S. 2 reopened after crews from the Department of Transportation cleared 10 snow slides across the highway.

Commuters should also prepare for longer travel times due to traffic near the Stevens Pass summit, along with icy road conditions and increased snow.

The project will require the closure of Easy Street on both the north and south sides of U.S. 2.