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Winter storm brings snow, ice threat to North Central Washington

WENATCHEE — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for north-central Washington as a weather system threatens to bring a mix of snow and freezing rain to the region …

A guide to understanding the Washington state budget

OLYMPIA - It’s confusing, it’s convoluted, and it’s your taxpayer dollars. It’s budget season in Olympia.  Over the next few months, legislators will go over the …

Making sense of Washington’s multi-billion dollar budget hole

OLYMPIA - Washington state’s budget is, to put it nicely, in a world of hurt. There’s a big gap between what the state is collecting in taxes and what it needs to pay for its …

Chelan City Council selects design firm for recycling center rebuild

CHELAN – Almost five months after the total loss of its recycling facility to fire on July 24, the city council took a step toward rebuilding during its regular bimonthly meeting on Tuesday, …

WENATCHEE — The annual Celtic holiday concert series "Christmas in Washington" is set to return to the Wenatchee Valley Convention Center on December 22 at 7 p.m., featuring electric violin …

Lake Chelan Chamber issues warning about Winterfest email scam

CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce warned Friday morning that a false email is being circulated about the chamber’s Winterfest email list. The email offers “an exclusive …

Chelan Valley Republican Women to host holiday celebration

MANSON - The Chelan Valley Republican Women will hold a celebration event combining holiday festivities with political networking following November's Republican victories. The gathering is …

Chelan High School announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

CHELAN -- The Chelan Athletic Department has named a 1987 graduate and the 2004 girls varsity basketball team to the Chelan High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Athletic Director Evan …

Lawmakers return to Olympia for meetings ahead of 2025 session

OLYMPIA - Child care affordability, crime trends, environmental protections, access to addiction treatment and housing costs. These are some of the issues on Washington lawmakers’ agenda this …

Teen charged in Chelan gas station robbery

CHELAN — A 16-year-old male faces first-degree robbery charges following a November incident at a Safeway gas station in Chelan, authorities announced Monday. The robbery occurred on …

Lake Chelan Community Choir will welcome the season with a Christmas Cantata

CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Community Choir will present its annual Christmas Cantata, “At Last Noel!” with two free performances at North Shore Bible Church in Manson.  The …

Chelan Museum seeks volunteers to help digitize newspaper archives

CHELAN – Imagine being able to search the entire history of the Lake Chelan Mirror online, from its founding in 1891 to the present day.  Thanks to the Lake Chelan Museum, this vision …

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and remote attendance options on December …

Camp Fire NCW offers early bird discount for summer 2025

WENATCHEE — Camp Fire USA's North Central Washington Council announced early registration discounts for its 2025 summer camp program at Camp Zanika Lache. Parents who register their …

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society’s new director focuses on staffing, community engagement

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society appointed BJ Andersen as its new executive director on Nov. 4, following the departure of James Pumphrey in June. Andersen first began her …

OLYMPIA - Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson is tapping a Biden Administration official to lead the state’s Department of Ecology and to keep Washington at the forefront of the nation’s fight …

Scammers claiming to be from a state agency are targeting WA businesses

OLYMPIA - Businesses and nonprofit organizations should watch out for fraudulent letters that claim to be asking for money on behalf of the Washington Office of the Secretary of State. Since …

Manson School District puts two levies on February ballot

MANSON — The Manson School Board voted unanimously to place two replacement levies on the February 11, 2025 ballot, seeking to maintain funding for educational programs and facility …

State land agencies announce 2025 Discover Pass free days

OLYMPIA — Washington state agencies announced Thursday that visitors will have 12 days in 2025 when they can access state-managed lands without purchasing a Discover Pass, including a new free …

Chelan County commissioners to hold 2025 budget hearing

WENATCHEE — Chelan County commissioners will consider a $61 million spending plan for 2025 at a public hearing next week, with projected expenditures driven largely by increases in salary and …

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