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Drug task force sees success in fight on drugs

The Columbia River Drug Task Force had a successful year in 2023 in the fight against the drug epidemic. The mission of the CRDTF is to combat illegal drug activity, current law enforcement …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County officials have announced a delay in mailing 2024 property tax statements. According to the Chelan County Treasurer's Office, residents can anticipate receiving their …

Bill Gale Selected as Complex Manager at Leavenworth Fisheries Complex

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has selected Bill Gale as Complex Manager at the Leavenworth Fisheries Complex in Leavenworth, Wash. Gale has worked in the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Pacific …

Farm-to-School meet-up planned in East Wenatchee

EAST WENATCHEE — A meet-up designed to foster connections between local farmers and school food service directors will take place on Monday, March 11, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Eastmont …

LEAVENWORTH – Public Works projects, an Osborn feasibility study, and a downtown right-of-way agreement were key takeaways of the City Council meeting on Feb. 27. City Council unanimously …

CHELAN - The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding 37-year-old Adriana Nunez-Gutierrez, who has been missing since early Feb. 16. Nunez-Gutierrez was last seen at her residence in Chelan on February 15 and has not made contact since approximately 2:00 a.m. the following day.

Chelan PUD billing statements delayed due to cybersecurity event

WENATCHEE – Chelan Public Utility District announced that billing statements might arrive late this month following a cybersecurity event affecting its billing statement vendor. The …

Ski Buddies and Wenatchee Pride carve paths of inclusivity at Stevens Pass Pride event

SKYKOMISH –  Stevens Pass partnered with Wenatchee Pride and Seattle-based Ski Buddies to host its annual Pride event on Saturday, Feb. 24. The event commenced with an on mountain parade …

Leavenworth makes moves to improve downtown garbage collection with “smart” bins

LEAVENWORTH – After getting City Council approval during the Feb. 13 meeting, Public Works Staff are planning to lease and install 55 new garbage bins for the downtown corridor.  The …

Community rallies to support Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue Captain in medical emergency

PLAIN –The Plain community is raising money to support Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue (LWFR) Captain Mike Stanford, who had a significant medical emergency on Feb. 11.  The emergency …

Cascade Mobile Clinic meets patients in their communities

LEAVENWORTH – For just over a year, Cascade Medical has been working outside its traditional brick-and-mortar, bringing the clinic to patients by way of wheels. The Cascade Mobile Clinic stations itself in Plain or Peshastin every Tuesday, so patients don’t have to make the trip to downtown Leavenworth.

Snowmobile accident near Leavenworth claims one life, injures another

LEAVENWORTH, WA — A snowmobiling accident in the Mo Ridge area, roughly 12 miles from Eagle Creek Road SnoPark, resulted in one fatality and one injury on Feb. 22, according to Sheriff Mike …

Chelan PUD considers Public Power Benefit Funding for Peshastin water projects

PESHASTIN – The Chelan County PUD Board of Commissioners explored Public Power Benefit (PPB) funding as another option for the Peshastin Water District’s (PWD) capital improvement …

Chelan County reevaluates future of Leavenworth brush drop-off site amid cost concerns

LEAVENWORTH – In response to cost ineffectiveness, Chelan County Solid Waste Council is considering options for the Leavenworth brush drop-off yard’s future, including potentially closing the site permanently. 

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Auditor Skip Moore announced that ballots for the March 12 presidential primary have been dispatched. Voters must ensure their ballots are postmarked or placed in an …

Community celebrates Austyn Robinson's crowning as Chelan County Rodeo Queen

CHELAN COUNTY – Chelan County Fair and Rodeo Queen Austyn Robinson was officially crowned on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Chelan County Fair and Rodeo Queen Fundraiser and Coronation …

Commissioners, county directors plan March community meetings

WENATCHEE -- The Chelan County team is coming to a community near you.  In March, Chelan County commissioners and various department directors will hold community-led discussions in each of …

Douglas County homicide investigation leads to arrest

EAST WENATCHEE — In the early hours of Feb. 1, Douglas County deputies were called to the scene of an unresponsive male found near a vehicle on the 1700 block of Rock Island Road, East …

Leavenworth area SWAT operation results in peaceful arrest

LEAVENWORTH – On Feb. 19, the East Cascade SWAT Team executed a successful operation along Highway 2 at Deep Powder Lane in Leavenworth, aiming to apprehend a potentially dangerous individual. …

Lithium-Ion battery safety advisory issued

OLYMPIA – The ubiquity of lithium-ion batteries in devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-scooters, and even vehicles brings convenience alongside a risk of fire or explosion if mishandled or …

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