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.