Thursday, October 1, 2026
LEAVENWORTH — A disaster assistance team will be in Leavenworth for two weeks in May to help people and families applying for individual and household assistance related to the December 2025 …
When a patient arrived in the Wenatchee emergency room with a heart attack just weeks after Coltrain launched, cardiologist Dr. Gautam Nayak saw years of frustration and experimentation finally …
OLYMPIA — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 21.7 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $5.62 per gallon as of Monday, according to a survey of 2,666 stations by GasBuddy. …
LEAVENWORTH — Village Art in the Park (VAP) kicked off its 60th season May 1 with the return of its outdoor art market, marking six decades of supporting artists and arts education in the …
LEAVENWORTH — Approximately 500 people gathered at Alpine Lakes Elementary for Día del Niño on April 29, a cultural tradition celebrating children and the joy of childhood. The community …
CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council plans to hold a public forum on May 6 to begin a broader conversation with residents about rising costs and potential revenue options. Councilmembers …
When Ryan James last spoke with Ward Media in 2024 about Dopl Technologies, the company was still testing an ambitious idea: bringing high-quality ultrasound services to rural communities by …
LEAVENWORTH — Approximately 300 students, staff, and community members gathered at Cascade High School (CHS) on April 22 for the 16th year of Mr. Kodiak, a two-part talent show where seniors …
LEAVENWORTH — Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) hosted the 2026 Leavenworth Community Earth Day Fair on April 26, bringing together art, music and environmental stewardship in celebration of …
LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth has appointed Steven Rubinstein to its newly created role, Recreation & Tourism Manager. As the Recreation & Tourism Manager, Rubinstein will …
LEAVENWORTH — Short-term Front Street repairs to reduce multiple trip hazards and general poor conditions of the existing streetscape are anticipated to take place between May 18 and 29. …
WENATCHEE — An incarcerated man was found unresponsive early April 26 at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center and later pronounced dead, according to jail officials. Correctional deputies …
LEAVENWORTH — Using recycled and repurposed materials, nearly 20 teams showcased their best artistic and fashion skills at Wenatchee River Institute’s fifth annual Trashion Show on Apr. 24. …
LEAVENWORTH — Nearly 100 firefighters from Washington, Oregon and Idaho gathered at Leavenworth Ski Hill on April 25 to demonstrate their physical and mental endurance, represent their crews and …
CASHMERE — Second graders at Vale Elementary took part in a hands-on Arbor Day celebration April 24, helping plant a honey locust tree on the school grounds while learning why trees matter. …
LEAVENWORTH — Seven Cascade Medical Center employees have been awarded over $8,000 in scholarships through the Mark Judy Memorial Caregiver Education Fund, helping to advance their skills …
LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth will host its spring Community Engagement Night on May 5, providing updates on upcoming and ongoing efforts by the city and community partners in an open-house …
LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce is still accepting applications for this year’s Recreation Ambassador program, which aims to provide consistency in staffing and messaging at …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District parks continue to see strong use across the region, with facilities booked throughout much of the year and new amenities drawing steady crowds, …
WENATCHEE — When people call 911, they often assume the dispatcher already knows where they are. That’s not always the case. During a safety presentation at a recent Chelan County …