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Multiple fire agencies contain Dryden house fire, prevent major wildland spread

DRYDEN– Chelan County Fire District 6 worked alongside a team of local fire agencies to contain an actively spreading house fire in the North Dryden Road area.  Reports of the fire …

Washington-based feature film highlights Cashmere, Leavenworth

CASHMERE – Cashmere, Leavenworth, and US-2 will be featured in “Evergreens,” a Washington-based feature-length film. The cast and crew spent multiple days filming at the Outpost …

Leavenworth Electric Bikes reaches milestone with permanent location in Plain, adds rentals

PLAIN – After operating out of a mobile unit for the past three seasons, Leavenworth Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) is opening a permanent establishment in Plain, expanding its offerings to e-bike …

Cascade Medical appoints Shari Campbell to Board of Commissioners

LEAVENWORTH – Shari Campbell has been appointed as the newest commissioner on the Cascade Medical Board, following the retirement of former commissioner Mall Boyd. “I think we have a …

Fire District #3 reports on busy year, Leavenworth City Council approves city improvement contracts

LEAVENWORTH – The City Council received an update from Fire District #3, approved contracts for city improvement projects, and said goodbye to a city staff member in its July 23 meeting. …

WENATCHEE - Federal and state officials will host a virtual community meeting on July 30 to discuss the ongoing Central Washington Initiative, a comprehensive effort to reduce wildfire risks and …

WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity

WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous …

WENATCHEE -- Chelan County officials have announced the implementation of Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday, as wildfire risks escalate across the region. The restrictions, affecting …

WENATCHEE - As wildfires continue to ravage Chelan County, State Senator Brad Hawkins is calling for more air assets and initial attacks to address the region's long-term fire risks. In a statement …

Young cowboys and cowgirls set to compete at annual Chelan Jr. Rodeo

CHELAN – Young rodeo enthusiasts and their families are gearing up for the annual Chelan Jr. Rodeo on Saturday, July 27 and 28.  The rodeo is put on by the Chelan Rustlers Saddle Club …

Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot

LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to …

Peshastin Library Ice Cream Social set for Saturday

PESHASTIN—The Friends of the Peshastin Library will host an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the library lawn. Though the library is temporarily closed and in the …

WENATCHEE—North Central Washington braces for heightened fire danger as the National Weather Service in Spokane issues a Red Flag Warning for Sunday, July 21. The warning covers the Central and …

WENATCHEE — North Central Washington is bracing for a potentially dangerous heat wave, with temperatures expected to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit through Monday, according to the National …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) announced that billing statements will return to normal starting in late July, following a cyber attack on its long-time vendor, …

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries is offering a virtual workshop on garden doodling as part of its summer library program on August 14 from 3:00-4:30 pm. Artist Rosemary Jones will lead the online …

SPOKANE — The Spokane District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued an amended fire restrictions order, effective July 19, for lands administered by the BLM and Bureau of Reclamation …

LEAVENWORTH—The Leavenworth Library will host an art exhibition showcasing the works of local artist Candice (Guy-Dilloff) Ann from July 23 to August 30 in the library's Fireside Room. …

Upbeat mood at Cascade School District Board midsummer meeting

LEAVENWORTH – After a year of bi-monthly meetings dominated by budgetary woes, the July 15 meeting of the Cascade School District (CSD) Board of Directors was decidedly upbeat and optimistic. …

Chelan County mails ballots for August 6 primary election

WENATCHEE — Ballots for the August 6 primary election have been mailed to registered voters in Chelan County, Auditor Skip Moore announced Thursday. To be counted, completed ballots must …

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