LEAVENWORTH — Two significant collisions occurred in the Upper Valley on Sunday, Sept. 20, according to the Washington State Patrol. Around 2 p.m., a hit-and-run collision occurred about three …

LEAVENWORTH — Depending on the day and the headline, artificial intelligence (AI) can either save the world, or be the reason for its demise. Either way, it’s here, it’s everywhere, and it’s …

LEAVENWORTH — Hand in Hand Immigration Services honored individuals who recently became U.S. citizens at Neu Flessenow Cellars on Sept. 17, the nation’s designated Constitution Day and …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Women’s Exchange will hold its monthly luncheon meeting at noon Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Kristall’s Restaurant, 280 U.S. Highway 2. Attendees will order from …

SKYKOMISH — This 2026-2027 winter, Stevens Pass is hoping to open for its 90th season on Dec. 4. The target date is on par with the previous year, which predicted a Dec. 5 opening. However, …

WENATCHEE — Candidates from three state legislative districts returned repeatedly to the same argument during a Sept. 17 forum in Wenatchee: Policies designed around Puget Sound do not always fit …

DRYDEN — An overnight closure of a US-2 off-ramp west of Dryden is scheduled for Sept. 23. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the off-ramp of westbound …

EAST WENATCHEE — Three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, which killed an Orondo man, injured six firefighters, destroyed more than 100 structures and …

CASHMERE — Cashmere Public Library will offer free resume-building assistance Sept. 22, 24 and 26 for people seeking employment. A Resume Builder Information Night will be held from 4:30 to 6 …

WATERVILLE — Cashmere 4-H members earned grand champion and reserve champion honors in several competitions at the 2026 NCW District Fair. Clara Dennett led the local results with …

LEAVENWORTH — Two Upper Valley projects will receive a combined $573,267 in state salmon recovery grants for habitat work along the Chiwawa River and Nason Creek. Chelan County was awarded …

EAST WENATCHEE — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, which killed a 69-year-old Orondo man and led to multiple felony charges, according to the Douglas …

LEAVENWORTH — The size of the Little Giant and Sisi Fires are holding steady as weather trends toward warmer and drier conditions. The Little Giant Fire is 172,814 acres as of Sept. 17 with …

LEAVENWORTH — Leavenworth’s longest running celebration, the Washington State Autumn Leaf Festival, will return Sept. 25-27. Since its conception in 1964, the Autumn Leaf Festival has …

WENATCHEE — NCW Tech Alliance and the Apple STEM Network have launched a four-year initiative aimed at connecting North Central Washington students with education and career opportunities in …

LEAVENWORTH — A 45-year-old woman from Oklahoma has died after she and her husband were stranded in the Enchantments amid significant snowfall. Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said …

CASHMERE — Cashmere will pay for jail services based on the number of days its offenders actually spend behind bars next year under a new agreement that could substantially reduce the city’s …

CASHMERE — Cashmere will continue using Waste Management for garbage and recycling service under a new 10-year agreement approved in a 3-2 City Council vote Sept. 14, with Councilmembers Chris …

CASHMERE — Cashmere will replace its 26-year-old ladder truck with a surplus truck from the Wenatchee Valley Fire Department for $10,000, avoiding repairs estimated at $250,000 to $600,000 or …

CASHMERE — Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said he would fire any deputy who abused the county’s automated license plate reader system, even if doing so resulted in a fight with the union, …