Friday, May 16, 2025
OLYMPIA _ Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights last week. These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent …
OLYMPIA - A new law triggered by a lawsuit will ensure public school students in Washington are offered special education instruction until they are 22 years old. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed …
CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars has been recognized as the most awarded Washington winery at the 2025 Seattle Wine Awards, earning 17 gold medals and continuing a string of accolades that has placed …
CHELAN — The annual Chelan Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 26, at 7 p.m. in historic downtown Chelan. “Join the VFW Post 6853 in honoring the brave combat veterans …
LEAVENWORTH — A restaurant in Leavenworth on a Thursday night at the beginning tourist season is not an ideal spot for a crowd that’s truly engaged with the performance. If you’re a …
MANSON - The 105th Manson Apple Blossom Festival ‘Legends of the Lake’ kicked off the two-day festival on Friday evening, May 9, with the Coronation Pageant held at the Manson High School …
MANSON — The 105th annual Manson Apple Blossom Festival returns to the Lake Chelan Valley this weekend, with a full slate of community events set for Friday and Saturday, May 10–11. …
WENATCHEE – Since 1985, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust has been working to preserve the region’s natural areas – securing clean air and water, supporting wildlife, and ensuring the …
OLYMPIA - For a second year in a row, Washington police accountability advocates have seen their priorities fall flat in Olympia. They entered this year’s session wanting to grant the …
WENATCHEE — It’s Apple Awards time again, when we celebrate high school theater, both plays and musicals, and give the equivalent of Tony awards to actresses, actors and crew. What used …
MANSON -– Members of the Manson High School Interact Club recently shared highlights from their service trip to Guatemala during a presentation at the school, reflecting on the …
CHELAN - Lake Chelan Community Center board members, along with Maribel Cruz, executive director, accepted a donation of an AED and a SafeStation for the device from Adam Lang, Founder & …
CHELAN — Community members gathered at Riverwalk Park in downtown Chelan on Saturday, April 19, to celebrate the 36th annual Chelan Earth Day Fair. This year’s theme, "Celebrate Nature," …
CHELAN – The Lake Chelan School District recognized five retirees and named three Employees of the Year during its annual all-staff breakfast. The event celebrated the contributions of …
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation will welcome graduates and community members back to campus this spring for WVC Alumni Week, a four-day celebration taking place May …
OLYMPIA - A small pile of significant tax bills is getting delivered to Gov. Bob Ferguson. Collectively, they form the financial linchpin to the state’s next budget and would …
OLYMPIA — Washington state lawmakers released the final 2025–2027 operating budget on April 26, with the legislative session concluding Sunday. Despite previous commitments made in 2022, …
CHELAN — Melissa Anaya, a senior at Lake Chelan High School, is gaining firsthand insight into the healthcare field through a competitive internship at Lake Chelan Health, part of her Career …
CHELAN — Wade Farris, City Administrator for the City of Chelan, has announced that he will retire at the end of October 2025, capping a distinguished public service career that spans more than …
WENATCHEE — The Flywheel Angel Network has announced six finalists who will compete for over $200,000 in angel investment awards and prizes at the upcoming Flywheel Investment Conference, …