PATEROS – A three-car collision that occurred early in the morning of Friday, Jan. 17, near Pateros claimed the life of one driver and caused the temporary closure of US 97 while the Washington …

OLYMPIA - Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal warned Thursday that Washington is not living up to its constitutional obligation to cover the cost of basic education and faces the …

LEAVENWORTH – Chelan County Public Works is seeking answers to vandalism incurred on Chumstick Highway road signs. The radar-activated flashing warning signs located at the train trestle …

OMAK — The documentary film "Covenant of the Salmon People" will be screened at the Mirage Theatre in Omak on January 27, at 6 p.m. The event, hosted by Columbiana, is free and open to the …

OKANOGAN – Starting in 2023, as part of its campaign to promote the visibility of small communities in Okanogan County, the Okanogan County Tourism Council (OCTC) developed a county wide …

OLYMPIA - Washington State voters want legislators to cut spending but also support spending more on specific programs, according to a recent poll. “People are not anti-government,” …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about an ongoing financial scam targeting local citizens through the mobile payment platform Venmo. According to law …

OLYMPIA - The fate of Washington’s ban on the sale of high-capacity firearms magazines now rests with the state Supreme Court.  On Tuesday morning, attorneys for the state and a …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority (CDRPA) announced Monday that applications for its new Trades District development will open January 17, expanding business infrastructure …

OLYMPIA — Washington State Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, has been selected as the ranking Republican member on the Senate Housing Committee as he begins his first term in 2025, following three …

OLYMPIA — State Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, was sworn in Monday during opening ceremonies of the 2025 Legislature, officially beginning his term representing Washington's 12th Legislative …

OLYMPIA - After a narrow election victory in November, Sal Mungia is officially Washington’s newest state Supreme Court justice.  Mungia, along with current justices Steven Gonzalez …

PATEROS – Following nearly a decade serving as the anchor attraction in Lakeshore Park, the Methow Memorial, a sculpture and interpretative installation celebrating the Methow Tribe, plans are …

BRIDGEPORT – In its efforts to discourage vandalism and tagging in its parks and other areas, the city is installing two camera security systems to monitor both vehicle traffic and citizen …

MANSON – Cameron Willoughby, a 2024 Manson High School grad, celebrated a major milestone in December when he was recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.  Earning the Eagle …

CHELAN – Chelan and Manson will celebrate the magic of winter with two weekends of Lake Chelan Winterfest this month. Ice Weekend in Chelan will be held on January 17-19. The festivities …

CHELAN – Endless Orchard Cider earned top honors at Sip Magazine's 13th Annual Best of the Northwest Cider Awards, with three of its signature ciders recognized for their exceptional quality …

LEAVENWORTH – Icicle Creek Center for the Arts’s (ICCA) Board of Directors have named Monica Miller as its new Executive Director (ED). Miller, who holds a BA in Studio Arts from The …

CHELAN – In 2024, the Lake Chelan Health and Wellness Foundation awarded $96,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in diverse medical fields. The foundation also gave over …

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington's annual Give NCW campaign raised a record-breaking $904,765 during the 2024 holiday season, marking a 31% increase from the …