Friday, October 2, 2026
LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth City Council approved an interfund loan to address a shortfall of approximately $200,000 for the Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool 2025 budget year. The …
LEAVENWORTH – After a six-year hiatus, the Greater Leavenworth Museum brought the return of its afternoon tea event at the historic Chumstick Grangehall on May 29. “We wanted to …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County is seeking applicants for a two-year volunteer position on its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). This committee advises the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) …
LEAVENWORTH — Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reports that a search and rescue operation occurred on May 30, just after 5:00 p.m. in Leavenworth. The incident involved a climber on the …
WENATCHEE — It’s the time of year again to help native plants survive an invasion of noxious and harmful weeds. As the sun gets warmer, invasive species require only a fraction as much …
WENATCHEE — Visitors to Wenatchee’s Pybus Public Market will soon have a chance to see a perfect visual representation of the art renaissance that’s been happening in the Wenatchee …
LEAVENWORTH – The Second Creek Fire slowed its growth by the weekend, with firefighters making significant progress toward containment of the 80-acre fire that started over the Memorial Day …
WENATCHEE — It’s been nearly 50 years since the Wenatchee Museum moved into the old Post Office building on Mission Street, and in that time, very few things have changed about it other …
CASHMERE — At the west end of Cottage Avenue stands a landmark business that’s finally made its way back into the hands of the family that established it. Dave Doane purchased the …
LEAENWORH — From late spring into early fall, Eagle Creek Flower Farm’s roadside stand comes alive with colorful bouquets that change with the season. Every weekend, the stand is visited …
WENATCHEE — In the first of our series on businesses in the Wenatchee Valley that have been operating for more than 40 years, we profile American Shoe Shop, a family-rooted establishment that’s been …
LEAVENWORTH - For some chambers of commerce, organized travel is a common mechanism for revenue, offering fully planned group itineraries in exciting destinations for the community. These trips …
NORTH CASCADES — Sixth graders from Icicle River Middle School (IRMS) left their classrooms behind and headed deep into the forest during the last week in May for three days of learning, …
CASHMERE – The Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival will return to the Chelan County Expo Center in Cashmere June 20–22, bringing nationally recognized bluegrass artists and a weekend full …
WENATCHEE — The Columbia Street Mural Fest is coming on August 9 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and if you haven’t heard about it yet, it’s because it’s brand new. In fact, …
WENATCHEE — A little over a decade ago, local organizers hosted a TEDx event at the campus of Wenatchee Valley College, titled “Connecting the Dots.” It was intended as a symposium …
LEAVENWORTH – Continuous firefighting efforts and favorable weather conditions have kept the Second Creek Fire’s growth minimal. As of 4 p.m. on May 29, the fire was estimated 75 …
WENATCHEE — The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has been selected by the Leave No Trace organization for a 2025 Spotlight in order to highlight conservation opportunities in the area. The …
WENATCHEE — Richland-based Gesa Credit Union has announced their scholarship awards for the 2025–2026 academic year, giving out nearly $150,000 to 43 students from across the Pacific …
WENATCHEE — Local cities have joined a statewide initiative to promote the use of public transportation, officially proclaiming June as Ride Transit Month. The designation recognizes the value …