WENATCHEE — Chelan County commissioners will consider a $61 million spending plan for 2025 at a public hearing next week, with projected expenditures driven largely by increases in salary and …

WENATCHEE — A complex winter weather system is expected to bring challenging travel conditions to North Central Washington this weekend, with forecasters warning of a wintry mix including …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District has announced three new senior management appointments, naming leaders for operations, energy resources, and financial oversight. Dan Koch …

OLYMPIA - Many affordable housing projects in Washington are funded in part by the state’s Housing Trust Fund.  A new report from the Department of Commerce looked at the cost of …

WENATCHEE — Acclaimed Indigenous photographer and social documentarian Matika Wilbur will headline the Native American Classic at Wenatchee Valley College on December 7, joining a lineup that …

WENATCHEE — The National Weather Service in Spokane is warning residents across North Central Washington of hazardous winter weather conditions expected to persist through the weekend, with the …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District unveiled its comprehensive 50-year strategic vision on Tuesday, introducing a new mission statement and long-term objectives for the public …

OLYMPIA - State funds that pay for homelessness services in Washington are running low, and the Legislature may need to find extra money to avoid program cuts.  The Department of Commerce …

OLYMPIA - With the state facing a multi-billion dollar budget gap , Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered state agencies to freeze “most non-discretionary and non-essential” hiring, …

OLYMPIA —  The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking applications from winter sports enthusiasts for the agency’s snowmobile and non-motorized advisory …

WENATCHEE – “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” will return to the Music Theater of Wenatchee this December. The musical tells the true story of soldiers laying down their …

OLYMPIA - Washington lawmakers have begun teeing up legislation ahead of the 2025 session. Monday marked the first day they could pre-file bills. Legislators will have 105 days to push their …

CHELAN – The annual Heritage Heights Giving Tree is up early this year and ready for shoppers at Whaley’s General Store in Chelan.  The Heritage Heights Giving Tree program at …

ASHFORD. – Mount Rainier National Park is seeking properties to lease for use by park employees for the spring, summer, and fall seasons (March to November) 2025. Due to limited housing within …

OLYMPIA — Washington state transportation officials announced a plan to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on state roads by 2030, introducing new safety measures and policy …

CHELAN – The city council addressed a range of issues, from biosolids to bulk water fees, during the second of its bimonthly meetings on Nov. 26. Biosolids Contract Chelan has had a …

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries launched its annual Winter Reading Program on Dec. 1 to promote literacy across North Central Washington during the winter months through a combination of traditional …

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington announced the distribution of $63,500 in grants to 36 organizations through its Woods Family Music & Arts Fund, supporting …

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has announced the appointment of Marcine Miller as its new executive director of communications, marketing, and media relations. Miller, who will serve …

WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation announced a record-breaking distribution of classroom grants to 225 teachers across four Washington counties, marking the largest number of …