Friday, October 2, 2026
WENATCHEE – Local nonprofit Sustainable NCW hosted a panel of local experts to address common recycling and composting questions from the community at Pybus Public Market on Oct. 29. …
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tara Umphries, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the U.S. Forest Service, has been appointed as the new Forest Supervisor for the …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County commissioners passed a new ordinance Tuesday that makes it illegal to camp on county-owned property, following concerns about homeless encampments in unincorporated …
CHELAN – As wildfire risk accelerates, homeowners’ insurance costs rise, and coverage becomes increasingly difficult to acquire and keep, the Chelan Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners …
EAST WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) announced a special Veterans Day presentation focusing on World War I military research, challenging common misconceptions about …
MANSON — Manson Elementary School kicked off a stormwater mitigation project funded by an OSPI Emergency Repair Pool grant this week. The project aims to address stormwater issues affecting the …
CHELAN – Every October, National Principals Month celebrates the vital role school principals play in shaping communities and creating pathways to success for students and staff alike. …
CHELAN — The historic downtown district of Chelan will host its annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on November 3. The event, organized by ¡HOLA! Chelan Valley, …
CHELAN – Approval of a grant from the Rural Counties Tax Funds for capacity upgrades to the Washington Street Booster Pump Station took a step closer at last week’s bi-monthly city …
LEAVENWORTH—Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) Executive Director Phil Lacey will transition into a new role as Executive Director of the Icicle Fund. “The work that Icicle Fund …
CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Wine Alliance will host its annual Fall Barrel Tasting event for two consecutive weekends in November, featuring samples of unreleased wines directly from the barrel. …
CHELAN — Ten students from Chelan High School have earned spots in the Western International Band Clinic (WIBC). The selected students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, will join top …
WENATCHEE — Chelan Public Utility District officials announced Tuesday that more than 1,700 customer-owners participated in a survey designed to guide the utility's planning through 2075. …
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Transportation reports its crews from Port Angeles to Pullman have trained for winter weather, stocked storage sheds and inspected more than 560 …
CHELAN – The Chelan Cancer Support Group will have a new home this year at Lake Chelan Health Hospital. Starting Nov. 7, the group will meet on the first Thursday of the month from …
WENATCHEE - Washington State University is launching a fundraising campaign this fall for a new Plant Growth Facility at the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC). The …
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking members for a new Regional Engagement Committee (REC) in North Central Washington. The committee will represent local …
WENATCHEE - Chelan County election officials announced Thursday that ballots for the November 5 General Election have been mailed to registered voters. County Auditor Skip Moore issued a …
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) announced the appointment of BJ Andersen as its new Executive Director, effective November 4. Andersen, a Certified Animal Welfare …
LEAVENWORTH – As river restoration and salmon recovery has been spearheaded by various advocates throughout the valley, Trout Unlimited is adding beavers to the conversation through the …