Thursday, October 1, 2026
LEAVENWORTH — At a wildfire resilience town hall on May 6, former Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz warned that despite large strides in firefighting response, proactive efforts are still …
LEAVENWORTH — This year’s Fourth of July holiday will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, prompting “America 250” celebrations across the …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD is preparing for a future in which utilities across the West may increasingly face a difficult choice during extreme weather events: turn the power off before a …
CHELAN — State Rep. Mike Steele announced Wednesday, May 6 that he will seek re-election to the Washington House of Representatives, launching a campaign focused on bipartisan collaboration, …
OMAK — Wenatchee Valley College Foundation has named longtime educator, mentor and community advocate Livia Millard as the recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing decades of …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD General Manager Kirk Hudson stood before a room full of mayors, legislators, business leaders and regional officials at the Confluence Technology Center on May 5 with …
CASHMERE — Chelan County PUD Commissioner Randy Smith has been elected to the Executive Board of Energy Northwest, joining a leadership group that helps guide energy policy and operations for the …
LEAVENWORTH — A new documentary screening May 30 at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts centers p’squosa voices as they envision the future of Icicle Creek, a river challenged by resource demands, …
WENATCHEE — The Link Transit Board of Directors gave the public a chance to meet its two CEO finalists on May 4, offering a side-by-side look at two candidates whose experience reflects different …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District Commissioner Garry Arseneault will not seek re-election at the end of his current term, bringing more than a decade of service on the board to a …
LEAVENWORTH — Music lovers, musicians and curious visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the alphorn traditions with the 2026 Leavenworth International Alphorn Workshop and Festival …
LEAVENWORTH — Chelan County PUD is working on several upgrades to utility infrastructure throughout the Upper Valley, including the Leavenworth Substation rebuild, Bavarian Substation build, and …
CASHMERE — After nearly two decades of investment and cleanup, Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority commissioners are refining their strategy for the former mill site in Cashmere, balancing …
CASHMERE — City Clerk/Treasurer Kay Jones was recognized by the Cashmere City Council on April 27 ahead of her retirement at the end of the month, closing out more than two decades of service with …
LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District is looking to refinance a portion of its 2016 voter-approved bonds, a move that could result in potential taxpayer savings. The bonds become eligible for …
LEAVENWORTH — After a split discussion, the City of Leavenworth has decided to table a conceptual idea to transform the Leavenworth Golf Course property into a multi-use space with affordable …
CASHMERE — A stretch of roadway near Cashmere High School could see new sidewalks in the coming years, as city leaders move to align their plans with Chelan County in hopes of securing grant …
CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council voted 4–1 on April 27 to adopt a six-month moratorium on new mini-storage facilities across all zoning districts, formalizing a discussion that has been …
LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Library will host an art show featuring the top 14 entries from the Bird Fest Poster Contest from May 5 through June 12. The exhibit will be displayed in the …
LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District (CSD) is marking 10 years of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a program intended to close opportunity gaps and prepare students for college and …