Thursday, October 1, 2026
WENATCHEE — First-time candidate Nathanial Helligso is not running against a person so much as a pattern, framing his campaign less around politics and more around how Chelan County’s systems …
OLYMPIA – Washington boasts 221 housing-related programs across 30 state agencies. But despite all of these initiatives, Lt. Gov. Denny Heck thinks the state is still going in the wrong …
OLYMPIA — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 1.8 cents per gallon over the past week to $5.33 as of Monday, according to a new survey from GasBuddy. The statewide average is 54.1 cents …
CASHMERE — Write On The River will hold its spring “Four Minutes of Fame” open mic reading night April 30 at Milepost 111 in Cashmere. The event will take place at Milepost 111, 407 Aplets …
LEAVENWORTH — The Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition will hold its annual town hall focused on wildfire preparedness May 6 at the Snowy Owl Theatre. The event, titled “Are We Ready for …
LEAVENWORTH — A proposal by Chelan County Public Utility District to rebuild and expand an electrical substation on Chumstick Highway prompted a mix of support and concern from residents during a …
PLAIN — A cyber tip received March 31 by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office led investigators to what authorities describe as a large volume of child sexual abuse material being uploaded from …
LEAVENWORTH — April is recognized as National Grange Month, a time to celebrate the role local Grange chapters play in supporting rural communities through service, agriculture and fellowship. …
LEAVENWORTH — An art show featuring student work from Cascade High School will be on display at the Leavenworth Library through April 24. The exhibit will showcase pieces created by advanced …
LEAVENWORTH — For generations of families in the Upper Valley, Blackbird Island Pond has been a place of firsts. First fish. First patient cast into still water. First quiet lessons in how to …
When Susan Rose looks at the data that drives most decisions in public education, she sees a gap. Test scores, graduation rates and attendance metrics dominate the conversation. But as an …
CHELAN COUNTY — As wildflower season draws visitors into Chelan County’s canyons, county officials are urging caution and planning ahead, especially when it comes to parking along narrow rural …
CASHMERE — Twice a month, a quiet but important service sets up inside the Cashmere Library, offering a starting point for people facing housing instability. On the second and fourth …
Opponents of Washington’s new income tax law plan Thursday to formally launch their legal challenge to the constitutionality of the controversial statute. Attorneys and plaintiffs have …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District leaders said the 2026 state legislative session delivered key protections for local ratepayers, while leaving open questions about how future state …
LEAVENWORTH — The 2026 Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge is scheduled to return April 25 at the Leavenworth Ski Hill, bringing firefighters from across the region to compete in a 10-kilometer …
A recall effort is quietly underway against Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson for failing to fill vacancies on the commission that enforces state campaign finance laws. The petition to remove …
LEAVENWORTH — A prescribed burn is planned at Mountain Home Ridge south of Leavenworth, with work expected to take place over multiple days as conditions allow. The project, led by …
Imagine an entrepreneur who has tested an idea, built a working product, and found their first customers. The next step might be hiring a small team, improving the technology, or expanding into a …
When Brian Eastman walked into the Flywheel Conference in 2024, he was just hoping to “meet some neat people” and maybe learn a few things. Two years later, he’s at the center of the effort, …