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CHELAN – Chelan Fire and Rescue firefighters are preparing to take on the Seattle Firefighter Stairclimb, an annual fundraiser benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in March.  …

Chelan’s TLC for Seniors becomes independent nonprofit

CHELAN – Chelan Valley’s Tender Loving Care (TLC) for Seniors is a newly independent nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors live independently by providing free, volunteer-driven support, …

12 Tribes Casino donation supports student reading initiative

CHELAN — A local reading program for elementary school students received a $1,000 donation from tribal gaming to support youth literacy in North Central Washington. The Lake Chelan Rotary …

African drumming events set for WVC campuses

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will host African drumming performances and workshops at its campuses this month as part of Black History Month celebrations, featuring ethnomusicologist …

WENATCHEE - RiverCom, the region's essential 911 call-taking and emergency services dispatching provider, is seeking state and federal support to help fund a new Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) …

Lake Chelan Building Supply, where customers become friends

CHELAN - When it came time for Brett La Mar to hand over the reins to his family business, Lake Chelan Building and Supply, he wanted a buyer who would embody his parents’ motto – where …

Chelan entrepreneur opens luxury travel agency

CHELAN - Ken Moore, a longtime Chelan entrepreneur, has launched Moore Travel, a luxury travel consultancy aimed at serving the specific needs of travelers in the Chelan Valley region. The …

MANSON - Queen Genesis Torres, along with Princesses Brynn Williams and  Princess Isabella Alexander will reign over the 105th Manson Apple Blossom Festival. They were among f ive candidates who …

LCRI receives $1,500 Earth Day Fair grant for student programs

CHELAN. - The Lake Chelan Research Institute (LCRI) received a $1,500 scholarship grant from organizers of the Chelan Earth Day Fair to support student research positions, officials announced …

Five vie for Manson Apple Blossom crown

MANSON - Five local high school students are vying for the crown as the 105th annual Manson Apple Blossom Festival approaches, with the selection night scheduled for Saturday, February 1, at Manson …

Washington farmers want agritourism law reforms

OLYMPIA - Farmers across the state say regulations are getting in the way as they develop products they can sell directly to the public. From pumpkin patches to u-pick berry farms, the impacts …

Proposal loosens controls on birth control prescriptions

OLYMPIA - Insurance companies will be required to fill up to a 12-month supply of birth control pills, if a bill by Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, is approved.  “I experience …

Local veteran Marie Cannon honored with Quilt of Valor

CHELAN – Marie Cannon, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major and member of the Manson American Legion, was presented with a Quilt of Valor by the Quilts of Valor Lake Chelan group during a …

Chelan High School students build lifesaving outdoor shelter for unhoused

CHELAN - Chelan Valley Hope asked the Chelan High School shop class to build an outdoor shelter for the unhoused, and they delivered. “I'm so proud of the students who agreed to take on …

Chelan Parks and Recreation addresses Lakeside parking, capacity, enforcement

CHELAN – The Parks and Recreation Department is taking steps to regulate summer use at popular Lakeside Park after Lakeside community residents addressed the September 24, 2024, council meeting …

Residents, officials weigh in on proposed short-term rental code revisions

CHELAN COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) took public comment on proposed changes to Chelan County’s short-term rental (STR) code on Jan. 14. “By having these …

OLYMPIA - Washington’s recycling system may soon get a makeover.  A proposal to require companies to reduce unnecessary packaging and fund statewide recycling services is making its …

The spirit of giving lives on with the first baby of the year

CHELAN – Christmas may be over, but the spirit of giving continues all year long—a sentiment beautifully demonstrated by the family of the first baby of the new year. The family …

JR NBA program takes off in Chelan despite gym space challenges

CHELAN – Lake Chelan Valley Boys & Girls Club’s JR NBA program for kids ages three through sixth grade is a popular new program with over 200 kids participating. However, the group …

Chelan Firefighters continue to fight California wildfires

CHELAN – Four Chelan firefighters are on the front lines in Southern California, helping to protect communities from the devastation caused by multiple wildfires in the Los Angeles area. …

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