LEAVENWORTH – Every spring, as the snow retreats from the mountains and visitors begin filling Front Street, another familiar sign of the season appears overhead. Hundreds of vibrant hanging flower …

LEAVENWORTH — Black bears are becoming increasingly active around the City of Leavenworth, according to Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), largely due to human-provided …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade High School graduate Adilene Castaneda-Rodriguez has been recognized for her leadership by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA). Cascade School …

PLAIN —  Becky McMillian has been selected to fill the remaining vacant seat on the Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue (LWFR) Board of Fire Commissioners. McMillian will fill the vacancy …

OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Little Giant Fire will mark the first large fire for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest this year, reaching an estimated 245 acres as of July 21. …

CHELAN COUNTY — Over the past several years, a commitment to honor local Purple Heart recipients has gained momentum throughout the region, with a growing number of Purple Heart Communities and an …

CHELAN COUNTY — A region-wide heat advisory is in effect for Tuesday, July 21, through Wednesday, July 22, as temperatures across central Washington are expected to reach triple digits. …

LEAVENWORTH — A local civic group Upper Valley Indivisible will be hosting a picnic in the park with some local candidates on July 27. The picnic aims to offer an opportunity to meet some of …

LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce’s annual Carving for Causes fundraiser is now accepting bids in an online silent auction featuring handcrafted chainsaw carvings. Bidding will …

LEAVENWORTH — AlpenGlow, a DJ-driven dance party for a cause, has always been an experience dedicated to pure celebration, bringing together community, music and movement.  On July 24, it …

CASHMERE — A 69-year-old Leavenworth man was injured Thursday morning after the autogyro he was piloting veered off the runway and crashed into a hangar at Cashmere-Dryden Airport, which is …

CHELAN COUNTY — Ballots for the Aug. 4 Primary Election have been mailed, says Chelan County Auditor Brandt Cappell. This year's primary features federal, legislative, judicial and county …

WENATCHEE —  With continuing hot, dry weather, and worsening fire danger conditions, the U.S. Forest Service is expanding campfire restriction across the entire Okanogan-Wenatchee National …

CASHMERE — As the City of Cashmere prepares to sell its former library building, Mayor Jim Fletcher said he wants local entrepreneurs to have the first opportunity to consider the property before …

CASHMERE — A public hearing on a proposed property tax increase to fund police and jail services drew only a handful of speakers Monday night, and while they raised questions about rising property …

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth said farewell to two of Front Street Park's iconic spruce trees on July 15. According to city officials, a recent arborist inspection confirmed that the …

LEAVENWORTH —  The nonprofit organization Alatheia Center is partnering with Silvara Cellars to host an inaugural fundraiser, the Mane Event, on July 25. Alatheia Center for …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth City Council adopted a new Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan following a public hearing on July 14. The PROS Plan serves as the city’s guide for the …

LEAVENWORTH – Kenzie’s Landing will be the next destination in the Hike for Health event series, a free outdoor program co-organized by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust and Columbia Valley Community …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County Deputies arrested a 58-year-old Leavenworth man on July 9, citing violent threats against the Social Security Office in Wenatchee. Chelan County Sheriff’s …