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Leavenworth greenlights cottage housing in efforts to increase affordable options

LEAVENWORTH – Cottage housing will be a new development option in residential zones after receiving near-unanimous approval from City Council on May 28. Cottage housing is defined by the …

Construction begins on Glacier Lot in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH—The Glacier Lot, or old DOT lot, closed for construction on May 20 and will remain closed for parking until project completion, anticipated for winter.  The Glacier Lot …

WENATCHEE — Confluence Health and the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group (WVMG) announced Tuesday that their Community Partnership Fund will begin accepting applications for grants supporting local …

NCW Tech Alliance announces Summer of Innovation events

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance has announced a series of Summer Tech Events aimed at fostering innovation and community engagement in North Central Washington. Since 1999, the organization …

NOAA allocates funding to local fish passage projects

WASHINGTON D.C. – Two fish passage through barrier removal projects within the Wenatchee River watershed were recommended for National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding under …

Construction begins on Icicle Creek irrigation project

LEAVENWORTH - Construction has begun on a $9 million project to modernize a century-old irrigation system along Icicle Creek near Leavenworth. The upgrades are expected to provide major environmental …

Planning Commission addresses condominium concerns in special meeting

LEAVENWORTH – Members of the public met with the Planning Commission in a special meeting to address questions and concerns regarding the condominiums in residential zoning on May 22. The …

Descendants of Leavenworth’s first doctor revisit past

LEAVENWORTH — The Greater Leavenworth Museum welcomed over 70 descendants of Leavenworth’s first doctor and second mayor, Doctor George Washington (G.W.) Hoxsey, over Memorial Day …

Community rallies to save Cascade School District choir program amid budget cuts

LEAVENWORTH - Across the United States and Washington, public schools have been scrambling to come to terms with budget cuts and lack of funding. Administrators have been forced to make difficult …

Cascade Discovery program serves up sustainability with student raised pork

LEAVENWORTH - The Cascade Discovery Program recently opened its doors for the Cascade School Board to conduct their bi-monthly meeting and eat a very special dinner: honey ham raised by the students …

Alphorn enthusiasts unite for four days of music and camaraderie

LEAVENWORTH—Over Memorial Day weekend, new and experienced Alphorn players gathered from all over the U.S., Canada, and Switzerland to build their skills at the Northwest Alphorn Workshop. …

Man rescued from Wenatchee River after attempting to avoid law enforcement

LEAVENWORTH – A 60-year-old man was rescued from a small island in the Wenatchee River after attempting to flee law enforcement. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 22, Chelan County …

LEAVENWORTH - The Leavenworth Lions Club held its 2nd annual food drive on May 17, collaborating with Dan's Food Market to collect donations for the Community Cupboard, a local organization that …

Design discussions restart on hatchery’s salmon life cycle trail

LEAVENWORTH – With new momentum from recent grant funding, Cascade Fisheries, along with local and regional partners, is revisiting its decade-old designs for a Salmon Lifecycle Landscape …

Leavenworth approves dust control, sets rates for bear-resistant garbage totes

LEAVENWORTH – City Council addressed parking area dust problems, updated its garbage rate and fee schedule to include bear-resistant totes rates and more at its bi-monthly meeting on May 14. …

Chelan PUD to conduct customer satisfaction survey

WENATCHEE - Chelan PUD will be conducting a customer satisfaction survey starting the week of May 13. The survey, conducted every two years, will be administered by Strategic Research, a …

Leavenworth Farmers Market moves to new day, location

LEAVENWORTH - The Leavenworth Community Farmers Market is moving to Saturdays and back to its original home at Lions Park.  The Leavenworth Market will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lions Park.

Cascade Medical bids adieu to Commissioner Mall Boyd

LEAVENWORTH—After a decade of dedicated service, Commissioner Mall Boyd bid farewell to her role on the Cascade Medical Board of Commissioners, marking the end of an era in community healthcare …

First Annual Mai Blumenlauf was a run for everyone

LEAVENWORTH – The first annual Mai Blumenlauf, or May Flower Run, kicked off with over 200 participants this Mother’s Day. “I thought the day went really well. I really loved …

Auditor seeks residents for ballot measure committees

WENATCHEE - The Chelan County Auditor's Office seeks individuals to serve on "For" or "Against" committees for ballot measures in the upcoming August 6 Special Election Local Voters' Pamphlet. The …

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