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Cashmere FFA participation grows ahead of county fair

CASHMERE — Cashmere FFA will bring 59 market animal exhibitors to the Chelan County Fair this year, an increase from the chapter’s participation two years ago. The fair runs Sept. 9-13, with …

New Cashmere 4-H club joins program ahead of Chelan County Fair

CASHMERE — A new Cashmere 4-H club will be among the local groups represented as young people from across Chelan and Douglas counties bring a year’s worth of projects to the Chelan County Fair. …

After the fire, the land begins again

When the 2023 Eagle Bluff wildfire burned over 16,000 acres in Okanogan County, it swept through a portion of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Scotch Creek Wildlife Area, …

Friends of Leavenworth Library sets annual used book sale

LEAVENWORTH — The Friends of the Leavenworth Library will hold its annual used book sale Sept. 25 through Oct. 4 in downtown Leavenworth. The sale will be held at the corner of Eighth and …

Local drive collects feminine hygiene products for women, girls in Upper Valley

LEAVENWORTH — Community partners are hosting a feminine hygiene product drive Sept. 5-19 to provide essential products to women and girls through Upper Valley MEND’s Community Cupboard and …

LEAVENWORTH — Travelers on U.S. Highway 2 between Leavenworth and Coles Corner will encounter single-lane closures Sept. 8-11 as Washington State Department of Transportation crews repair guardrail …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Medical Foundation raised more than $18,000 during its fifth annual Jive Time in the Cascades concert Aug. 29 at Silvara Cellars, with proceeds going toward new equipment for …

Completed Peshastin Creek restoration opens door to more conservation

PESHASTIN — A collaborative restoration on private land has transformed a channelized segment of Peshastin Creek into its natural form, reconnecting floodplain and wetlands, and improving habitat …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District (CSD) has adopted a new strategic framework for 2026-2031. According to CSD, the district embarked on a new strategic planning process during the …

Scattered showers aid response on Little Giant, Sisi Fires

LEAVENWORTH —  Fire officials said scattered rain showers over Wednesday moderated fire activity over several areas of the Little Giant and Sisi fires. More rain in the forecast is expected …

See planes, helicopters and more at Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day

CASHMERE — Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day will be bigger and with more displays than ever, say members of the airport’s advisory board. “And for the first time, all three helicopter crews …

One dead, five injured in roll-over collision near Dryden

DRYDEN —  A roll-over collision involving three cars near Dryden on Sept. 1 has left one dead and five injured, said Washington State Patrol (WSP). According to WSP, a Jeep Grand Cherokee …

New name, new rules for parking lot behind Leavenworth City Hall

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth will implement new parking validation rules for Eightmile Lot, formerly known as the Enchantments Lot, starting Oct. 1. The lot will shift to parking …

New mapping shows Little Giant Fire at 171,302 acres

LEAVENWORTH — September is here, and firefighters are continuing to battle the Little Giant and Sisi fires across North Central Washington. A virtual community meeting will be livestreamed on …

PUD work in Tumwater Canyon begins Sept. 9

LEAVENWORTH —  Chelan County PUD will be relocating an aging, difficult-to-access overhead power line underground along 4.5 miles of US-2 over the next two months. The work will begin …

Leavenworth competes for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town title

LEAVENWORTH — Leavenworth has been selected as a finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town contest, which recognizes towns for bringing “the spirit of Christmas to life through cherished …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has added a Dronetag RIDER to its Drone Team. The technology is intended to increase safety during large gatherings. The portable device …

Leavenworth Women’s Exchange to resume monthly luncheons

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Women’s Exchange will resume its monthly luncheon meetings Wednesday, Sept. 9, at noon at Kristall’s Restaurant, 280 U.S. Highway 2. Retired Chelan County …

CASHMERE — The Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village will host its annual Pioneer Village Festival Oct. 3, with a pie contest, live music, vendors, demonstrations and other activities planned …

LEAVENWORTH — Rotary Club’s Great Bavarian Duck Race will launch thousands of rubber ducks on the Wenatchee River on Sept. 12, with cash prizes for the first three ducks over the finish line. …

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