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WVHS to host second annual Santa Paws Holiday Run to aid pets in need

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) will host its second annual Santa Paws 2K/5K run/walk on Saturday, December 14, along the Apple Capital Loop Trail to raise funds for pets …

WA Supreme Court weighs controversial step to solve public defense crisis

Washington State Standard OLYMPIA - Supporters and opponents of a proposal to slash public defender caseloads in Washington made their closing arguments to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday. …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Medical Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group Community Partnership Fund. The grant, jointly …

With WA courts’ online systems down, thousands of firearm sales on hold

Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts and preventing the completion of thousands of firearm sales. The …

Plain Valley Nordic Team raises over $35,000 at annual fundraiser

PLAIN -- The Plain Valley Nordic Team (PVNT) raised $36,517.56 at their annual fundraiser on November 3 at Wildflour Restaurant, combining both online and live fundraising efforts. The …

Forest Service opens Christmas tree permit sales

WENATCHEE — The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has begun issuing Christmas tree cutting permits for the 2024 holiday season through three purchase options. The U.S. Forest Service …

Washington State sees steep increase in whooping cough cases

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents to a significant increase in reported cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. As of November 2, …

Cascadia Prescribed Burn Association: empowering landowners for a fire-resilient future

LEAVENWORTH   — As fall rains begin, so ends the late summer and early fall prescribed burn season in the Upper Wenatchee Valley.  Prescribed burning is a proactive approach to …

Mike Bedard appointed for vacant Leavenworth City Council seat

LEAVENWORTH – Mike Bedard has been appointed to fill the city council seat left vacant by former council member Rhona Baron. “I think more time you spend in a small town if you're …

CCFD #3 Fire Chief Kelly O’Brien retires after 36 years of service

LEAVENWORTH – After nearly four decades of dedicated service, Chelan County Fire District #3 (CCFD #3) announced the retirement of Chief Kelly O’Brien. Chief O’Brien started …

After 15 years and hundreds of runners, Kodiak's Coach Massey ends era at state meet

PASCO   — After 15 years at the helm, Dayle Massey coached the Kodiak XC teams for the last time on Saturday, November 9, at the Washington State Championships, where his Class 1A teams …

Cascade High School honors those who served

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade High School (CHS) invited the community out to honor its local veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their families on Nov. 8. “I’m happy that they …

Chelan PUD proposed budget focused on modernizing dams, technology

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District commissioners reviewed a preliminary 2025 budget that emphasizes modernizing hydroelectric facilities and upgrading technology infrastructure, …

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance celebrated innovation and technological advancement in North Central Washington during its 23rd Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon, drawing more than 320 …

Goehner ahead in State Senate contest

WENATCHEE — Republican Keith W. Goehner has taken a commanding lead in the race for Washington's 12th District State Senate seat, with strong showings in two of three counties comprising the …

Burnett leads three-county race for 12th District House seat

CHELAN COUNTY - Republican Brian Burnett has taken an early lead in the race for Washington state's 12th Legislative District House seat, Position 1, with strong performances in Chelan and Snohomish …

Blackmon maintains strong lead in Chelan County District Court race

CHELAN COUNTY— Incumbent Chelan County District Court Judge Allen F. Blackmon holds a decisive lead over challenger Jay Eyestone in Tuesday's general election, according to the latest ballot …

Steele strengthens lead across all counties in 12th District race

CHELAN COUNTY - State Rep. Mike Steele has strengthened his lead in Washington's 12th Legislative District race,  capturing 64.3% of the total vote across all three counties, according to …

Hawkins wins Chelan County Commissioner seat

CHELAN COUNTY — State Senator Brad Hawkins has won the race for Chelan County Commissioner District 3, defeating challenger Flint Hartwig in a decisive victory. Latest results show Hawkins …

Randy Smith maintains lead in Chelan PUD commissioner race

WENATCHEE — Incumbent Randy Smith continues to lead in the race for Chelan County Public Utility District Commissioner District 2, maintaining a strong margin with 63.25% of the vote (18,039 …

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