WENATCHEE — The Washington State University Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program is relocating its weekly Plant Clinic to the Wenatchee Public Library, offering residents expert guidance on …

LEAVENWORTH — The Icicle Creek Work Group will host a public open house on February 26 to showcase progress on multiple water management and infrastructure projects in the Icicle Creek …

WENATCHEE. — Regional writers have less than two weeks remaining to submit entries for the 2025 Write On The River Writers Competition. The annual contest, now in its 16th year, offers $1,200 …

WENATCHEE — The 2025 Point in Time Count for Chelan and Douglas counties showed fewer people living unsheltered but more utilizing emergency shelters and temporary housing services. The …

LEAVENWORTH – The Rotary Club of Leavenworth has contributed $7,895 to the Los Angeles Rotary District's fire relief fund. “We got it there pretty quickly…Typically, disasters …

LEAVENWORTH – The City Council approved agreements regarding a water main replacement project and stormwater waste treatment before discussing manufactured homes during its Feb. 11 meeting. …

LEAVENWORTH— First Push Syndicate has selected Alpine Lakes Elementary School as its Washington recipient for its Get On Board Gear Grant program, providing $5,000 in skateboarding equipment …

LEAVENWORTH - The Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce is putting nearly $150,000 to work in the community with its new “Funding it Forward” program. A key component of the Chamber’s …

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at strengthening the nation's diagnostic testing capabilities during public health emergencies, drawing on …

CASHMERE – After five years of operation in Cashmere, Downtown Bike closed its doors on Feb. 14, as owner Aaron Todd transitions full-time into his factory level suspension service for mountain …

OLYMPIA - Proposed legislation could change the way customers shop at grocery stores, as one Democratic lawmaker is pushing for regulations on self-checkout machines. House …

OLYMPIA - Legislation to update last year’s parental “bill of rights” initiative is heading to the Washington state House of Representatives amid a host of disagreements over what …

OLYMPIA — Health officials have identified raw pet food as the source of bird flu infections in house cats, according to a joint announcement from Washington and Oregon agriculture departments. …

EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District issued an alert about fentanyl contamination in the local methamphetamine supply on February 10, following reports from healthcare partners …

WENATCHEE — The Columbia River Drug Task Force seized more than 5,500 grams of methamphetamine and over 6,300 fentanyl pills during operations in 2024. The multi-agency task force, …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County officials launched a public comment period on an updated wildfire protection plan. The draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan will be available for public …

CHELAN COUNTY – Voters approved proposed levies for the Cascade, Manson, and Wenatchee school districts in the Feb. 11 special election. Cascade and Manson school districts presented …

OLYMPIA — Workforce development advocates gathered in the state capital to champion the Economic Security for All (EcSA) program, highlighting its success in connecting Washington …

LEAVENWORTH — Upper Valley Empty Bowls (UVEB) has announced seven recipients for its 2025 Art Grant program, continuing a 28-year tradition of supporting youth arts education in the Cascade …

LEAVENWORTH – The Springs, an outdoor hydrotherapy experience in Leavenworth, officially opened on Feb. 4. The Springs offers 90-minute sessions for guests to rotate through a cedar sauna, …