NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON – For decades, Running Start has offered Washington state students an affordable jump start on a postsecondary education before they even graduate high school. However, its …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Library, in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Astronomy Club, will host a night of storytelling and stargazing as part of Dark Sky Week on Friday, April 17. …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — From the shrubsteppe along the Columbia River to the forests of Stevens Pass, native plants have evolved over thousands of years to thrive in the specific soils, …

CASHMERE — Bluegrass fans will have a chance to experience one of the Pacific Northwest’s newest acts when Possum Revival takes the stage Saturday, April 18, as part of the Cashmere Community …

LEAVENWORTH — Teachers play important roles in shaping the next generation of students, from teaching core subjects to helping young people grow into confident, capable adults. However, there is …

LEAVENWORTH —Tucked away off Icicle Road, five adults with developmental disabilities live together at the Dwelling Place, supported by a small team of caregivers. Known as the Five Amigos, the men …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District is building its future workforce from within, using an apprenticeship program that blends technical training with a broader cultural shift in how …

CASHMERE — Wearing a ship captain’s hat beside his blue-ribbon project on the Titanic, 8-year-old Jason Asbury drew a steady stream of visitors at the Cashmere Middle School STEM Expo on March …

CASHMERE — In a state with nearly 300 school districts and more than a million students, Cashmere School District stands among a small group at the very top. The district has been named one of …

LEAVENWORTH — Community members are invited to attend a celebration honoring outgoing Cascade Medical Commissioner Tom Baranouskas during the Cascade Medical Foundation’s Benevolent Night on …

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license plate readers , amid concerns federal immigration authorities are tapping them to aid in their …

DRYDEN — What began as a routine inspection of a newly purchased firearm ended with three people injured and a Chelan County deputy credited with saving a life Saturday night near Peshastin …

LEAVENWORTH — Families in the Upper Valley will have two opportunities to celebrate Easter with community egg hunts the weekend of April 4–5, as events in Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee invite …

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is a critical step toward making the state’s system of taxation less regressive. …

Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to tamp down prescription drug prices for hospitals won’t result in discounts for …

OLYMPIA — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 4.2 cents per gallon over the past week to $5.27 a gallon Monday, according to a GasBuddy survey of 2,666 stations statewide. GasBuddy said …

CASHMERE — The bell didn’t signal a single lesson at Cashmere High School on March 27. It signaled choices, as classroom doors opened and students moved on set schedules from one career to the …

LEAVENWORTH — When wildfire threatens a community, having a plan can make a critical difference in how quickly and safely people respond. With the potential for a long wildfire season this year, …

LEAVENWORTH — As unseasonably warm winter conditions persist, local fire officials are encouraging residents to prepare themselves for another severe wildfire season, including taking steps to …

LEAVENWORTH — Leavenworth City Council members on March 24 grappled with how to manage hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure needs, rising climate and wildfire risk and the ethical use …