OLYMPIA - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is warning of a budget deficit in excess of $10 billion and calling on state agencies to pare spending now to deal with it. A Nov. 8 memo from Inslee’s …

WINTHROP – With significant snow fall forecast through the weekend, the Washington State Department of Transportation will temporarily close State Route 20 North Cascades Highway at 5 p.m., …

CHELAN – The city council held its 2025 Property Tax Levy public hearing during its regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and approved an ordinance assessing a one percent increase in …

MANSON - The Manson School District is seeking local residents to serve on committees that will shape voter information for two upcoming ballot measures in the February 2025 election. The …

EAST WENATCHEE — Amazon has opened a new delivery station in the Wenatchee area, expanding the e-commerce company's logistics network in North Central Washington. The facility, designated …

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 …

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. …

MANSON — The Manson American Legion Post 108 conducted a flag dedication ceremony at North Shore Bible Church on Veterans Day, marking the inaugural raising of the American flag on the church's …

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 …

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 …

CHELAN — Chelan Valley Hope is looking for volunteers to help staff a new cold-weather warming station this winter, which will provide safe shelter for those exposed to extreme …

CHELAN –  Book Buddies, a program led by the Lake Chelan Rotary Club, has been awarded a grant from the Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group Community Partnership Fund at …

CHELAN – Not even a fire can keep Apple Cup Cafe from hosting their 27th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner. The dinner will be at the Lake Chelan Community Center, 103 Bighorn Way, Chelan, …

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, …

CHELAN — A chapter in Lake Chelan Valley's oral history is coming to a close as Don Lloyd, the longtime voice behind the Chelan Museum's radio storytelling program, announces his retirement …

CHELAN—Chelan Fire & Rescue and three neighboring fire districts conducted a controlled live fire training exercise Saturday at the former Apple Cup Cafe in Chelan. The building, located at …

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 …

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 …

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 …