•It could have been a tragedy, but police say a quick-thinking semi driver averted disaster on Thursday when his vehicle lost its breaks heading downhill on Grant Road.
•The Lower Sugarloaf Fire burning between the Chumstick and Entiat Valleys picked up some energy on Thursday, growing to just over 15,000 acres.
•The Wenatchee City Council unanimously adopted a new policy Thursday night, concerning the use of artificial intelligence in city offices.