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Chelan County buys property for $1.8 million

WENATCHEE – Chelan County commissioners approved the purchase of 2.75 acres on Ohme Garden Road in Wenatchee for the future relocation of several county departments.  The industrially …

Eastside Rebuild gears up for grand opening

CASHMERE—Eastside Rebuild, Waste Loop’s reclaimed building material store, will hold a grand opening block party from 3 to 7 p.m. on Apr. 27.  The block party, hosted in …

City of Leavenworth recognizes Senator Hawkins for affordable housing efforts

LEAVENWORTH – The City Council formally recognized Senator Brad Hawkins for his affordable housing efforts during its meeting Apr. 9.  Hawkins received the recognition for securing a …

WENATCHEE – The WM team at the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill has again been recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council for voluntarily managing land to support wildlife habitat and …

High egg prices reveal rising food insecurity in Upper Valley

LEAVENWORTH – UV MEND’s Community Cupboard is in need of eggs. According to Food Programs Manager Rachel Bishop, the price of eggs has skyrocketed for the pantry since the beginning of …

Leavenworth Art Haus celebrates one year of art and creativity

LEAVENWORTH – On Apr. 1, the Leavenworth Art Haus celebrated its first year of operation, offering a space and supplies for all ages and abilities to decorate and create.  “This …

Leavenworth Lions Club spreads Easter cheer with annual egg hunt

LEAVENWORTH - The Leavenworth Lions Club held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, bringing joy to local children and their families. The event, which took place at the Alpine Lakes …

WENATCHEE - Chelan County has hired Christina Pedersen as the new fire marshal, bringing with her over three decades of experience in the fire service. Pedersen, who is set to begin her new role on …

WENATCHEE – Senator Cantwell, Representative Schrier, leaders of Yakama & Colville Tribes, NOAA, U.S. and Washington State Departments of Fish and Wildlife, and Chelan and Douglas County …

As demand for childcare rises, YMCA afterschool program needs more staff

LEAVENWORTH – The Wenatchee Valley YMCA’s childcare program offers care to Leavenworth’s elementary students before and after school, as well as holiday breaks. Every year it grows …

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts presents ‘Into the Woods’

LEAVENWORTH – Icicle Creek Center for the Arts is gearing up for its second live theater production of the season, featuring Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods." "Into the Woods" weaves …

Hearing Examiner considers public’s concerns over Leavenworth Adventure Park requests

LEAVENWORTH – The public hearing with Hearing Examiner Andrew Kottkamp over Leavenworth Adventure Park’s (LAP) requested changes to its conditional use permit (CUP) had a large public …

Leavenworth seniors stay strong and steady with Otago exercise program

LEAVENWORTH—Twice a week, the Senior Center turns into an exercise space for adults over 50 to improve their balance and strength. The workout routine is called the Otago Exercise Program, a …

Prescribed burning smoke will be visible in April

WENATCHEE—The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service crews will conduct prescribed burning operations on approximately 800 acres in central Washington during April. The burning will …

LEAVENWORTH - The resort village of Lake Placid, New York, nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains’ High Peaks Region and named after its eponymous lake, has played host to two Winter …

Eastside Cycleworks hosts inaugural bike swap

LEAVENWORTH – Eastside Cycleworks will be hosting its first ever Bike Swap on Mar. 30. The community event will serve as a platform for local riders to easily sell their bikes without hassle, …

Grizzly Bears one step closer to returning to North Cascades

SEDRO-WOOLLEY - Federal agencies have taken a major step towards reintroducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades ecosystem in Washington state, where the bears have been functionally extinct for …

OLYMPIA — Thanks to a new law signed by the governor on Monday, High school students in Washington will soon have expanded opportunities to earn college credits through the popular Running …

Women's Service League hosts annual prom dress giveaway

WENATCHEE – This weekend, area teens, regardless of income, will have the chance to pick out the prom dress of their dreams for free, thanks to the Women's Service League of North Central …

Mahala Murphy-Martin joins Fire District #3 Board of Commissioners

LEAVENWORTH – In February, Mahala Murphy-Martin took over the vacant Fire Commissioner role for District #3, following the retirement of Commissioner Tom Stanton, who served the district for …

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