Thursday, October 1, 2026
LEAVENWORTH — The one-time fee required to develop new connections to the city’s water, sewer and storm water systems will see a significant increase over the next three years. The new …
CHELAN COUNTY — A mid-October snowstorm brought both relief and new challenges to firefighters battling the Labor Mountain Fire, slowing its spread but complicating access to steep, muddy …
LEAVENWORTH – Nearly 30 years ago, local philanthropist Harriet Bullitt developed Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort with a vision: a place where art, nature, and community intertwine to celebrate …
LEAVENWORTH — The Chumstick Grange #819 celebrated its 100th anniversary on Oct. 8, reflecting on a century of agricultural history, advocacy, and impact in the Leavenworth area. Rooted in …
LEAVENWORTH — Tierra Learning Center announced that it will open a groomed Nordic ski track for both skate and classic skiing this winter. Once snow begins to fall, the trails will be groomed …
LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth and Cashmere Farmers Markets wrapped up another successful season on Oct. 11 and 12, closing out a strong year for local growers despite a dip in sales. As …
BLEWETT PASS — US-97 over Blewett Pass reopened after a brief closure Monday morning due to heavy snowfall, disabled semis and collisions. The Washington State Department of Transportation …
CHELAN COUNTY — The Lower Sugarloaf Fire has reached 90 percent containment, prompting Chelan County Emergency Management to drop all of its evacuation orders around the fire on Oct. 10. …
CHELAN COUNTY — Firefighting crews have made significant progress on the 41,000-acre Lower Sugarloaf Fire, which has reached 55 percent containment. With containment secured around over …
BLEWETT PASS — The Labor Mountain Fire has burned 39,324 acres since it started on Sept. 1. With 10 percent containment, officials say that a significant weather change is needed to reach full …
BLEWETT PASS — After closing for over two weeks due to the actively burning Labor Mountain Fire, Blewett Pass reopened to travel with a pilot car on Oct. 7. US-97 is reopened between the …
CHELAN COUNTY — Detectives from the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office joined a regional task force last week in a two-day sting targeting suspected child predators in the Spokane area. …
CHELAN COUNTY — In a valley defined by rivers, orchards, and ridgelines, even the flow of electricity depends on careful stewardship. This fall, Chelan County PUD crews have already been …
LEAVENWORTH — The Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter JF - Leavenworth has announced the recipients of its local scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. …
LEAVENWORTH — Lindsay Schaible, the owner of the recently opened Mint + Sprinkle, loves a reason to bring people together – from the small everyday gatherings to the large …
LEAVENWORTH – From the Autumn Leaf Festival straight into Oktoberfest, Leavenworth is in the height of its festival season – which means Christmas festivities are just around the …
LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth has removed the free parking option for Freund Lot, which is located next to the Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool. Historically, the lot has been divided …
LEAVENWORTH – The U.S. Department of Education has selected Cascade High School graduate Caroline Menna as a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of the highest honors in the nation for …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force is seeking new members who have personally experienced homelessness to help guide decisions on housing services and funding in the …
WENATCHEE — Chelan and Douglas counties are asking residents to weigh in on a new regional roadmap for addressing homelessness — one that aims to balance immediate needs, long-term …