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Committee proposed to redesign state flag

OLYMPIA - Is Washington’s State flag a relic of days gone by and should it be redesigned? A bill in this year’s Legislature says the question is worth considering and proposes …

Bill proposes higher fees for Discover Pass

OLYMPIA - It will cost more to visit a state park next year, if a proposal in the state Legislature wins approval. SB 5390, proposed by Sen. Derek Stanford, R-Bothell, increases the cost of a …

Hundreds gather in Wenatchee to participate in nationwide Presidents Day Protest

WENATCHEE – An estimated 300 people gathered at Memorial Park on Presidents Day to protest the significant changes implemented in the federal government by President Donald Trump and …

WENATCHEE — The 2025 Point in Time Count for Chelan and Douglas counties showed fewer people living unsheltered but more utilizing emergency shelters and temporary housing services. The …

Chelan FFA shapes future leaders in agriculture and beyond

CHELAN – Every year, National FFA Week offers an opportunity to showcase the impact of agricultural education, leadership, and hands-on learning in local chapters across the country. …

Voters approve school levies for Cascade, Manson, and Wenatchee districts

CHELAN COUNTY – Voters approved proposed levies for the Cascade, Manson, and Wenatchee school districts in the Feb. 11 special election. Cascade and Manson school districts presented …

State lawmakers hear success stories from job training program

OLYMPIA — Workforce development advocates gathered in the state capital to champion the Economic Security for All (EcSA) program, highlighting its success in connecting Washington …

Chelan firefighters prepare for Seattle Firefighter Stairclimb with local fundraiser

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 …

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