LEAVENWORTH — Chelan County Fire District #3 is looking for its next fire chief following the retirement of Fire Chief Kelly O’Brien. The district recently announced the position, offering a …

WENATCHEE — Chelan PUD has received the American Public Power Association's Scattergood System Achievement Award, a national honor recognizing the utility's long-term planning, innovation and …

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries will host a series of free virtual community conversations in July in partnership with Oregon Humanities as part of discussions tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of …

LEAVENWORTH — The upper valley celebrated America’s 250th anniversary on July 4 with a night focused on community. Families gathered for dinner at Alpine Lakes Elementary while kids played …

WENATCHEE – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Chelan County Public Utility District urges customers to stay alert for scam and fraud attempts, which often increase during busy travel …

LEAVENWORTH — Drivers on US-2 west of Leavenworth should expect travel delays and detours over the next two weeks as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) performs work in …

WENATCHEE — With Fourth of July celebrations expected to bring an increase in fireworks activity and emergency calls, RiverCom 911 is reminding residents to reserve 911 for emergencies and use its …

LEAVENWORTH — A climber with a sustained ankle injury was evacuated from Snow Creek Wall over the weekend, according to Chelan County Mountain Rescue. Chelan County Mountain Rescue said it …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County officials warn that setting off personal fireworks can lead to fines, jail time and could even spark a wildfire. Still, there are plenty of ways to safely enjoy the …

WENATCHEE — A public forum examining Christian nationalism and its influence on civic life in North Central Washington is scheduled for July 6 in Wenatchee. The forum will be hosted by NCW …

CASHMERE — A lockdown at Vale Elementary School was lifted June 29 after law enforcement searched the campus and other schools throughout the Cashmere School District in response to a reported …

LEAVENWORTH — City officials, nonprofit leaders and volunteers are weighing a long-term management solution for the Blackbird Island pond, a city-owned fishing pond that has long relied on …

LEAVENWORTH — After a whirlwind week of rehearsing, 40 actors, 50 volunteers and theater professionals from Upper Valley Connection’s Theater Camp performed “Guys and Dolls Jr.” to a packed …

LEAVENWORTH – The sound of polkas, waltzes, and folk melodies drifted through downtown Leavenworth as accordion enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest, and far beyond, gathered June 25-28 …

CASHMERE — Downtown Cashmere became one big neighborhood celebration over the weekend as thousands of visitors filled Cottage Avenue for the community's annual Founders' Days festival, transforming …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth City Council approved up to $500,000 in earmarked funds on June 23 to support an affordable housing project proposed by Upper Valley MEND and builder Matt Melton. …

LEAVENWORTH — The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run carried a message of peace as relay runners traveled through North Central Washington on June 25 and 26. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace …

CASHMERE — The new Cashmere Public Library will begin serving the community with a soft opening on July 7, allowing residents to access library services and explore the new facility ahead of a …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District recently took steps to reduce its existing debt and save taxpayers $3.77 million over the next 10 years. The district said it successfully completed a …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District’s technology department is managing more than 1,400 student and staff devices while fielding thousands of annual support requests and repairs, prompting …