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Military, international crews bolster firefighting response on Little Giant, Sisi fires

LEAVENWORTH —As the Little Giant Fire reaches approximately 150,000 acres, nearly 1,900 personnel have been assigned to the fire, including hundreds of Washington National Guard members, …

East Wenatchee weapons report leads to hours-long standoff, arrest

EAST WENATCHEE — A 65-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after an hours-long standoff that began with a report of a knife threat outside an East Wenatchee convenience store. East …

High school students return for new year

WENATCHEE VALLEY — The first day of high school still begins with a picture. Sometimes Mom or Dad takes it. Sometimes a friend does. Sometimes, by senior year, an entire group assembles for …

LEAVENWORTH — This year, approximately 500 students in Cascade School District will receive a hands-on art education through the support of Village Art in the Park (VAP), a 501(c)(4) nonprofit. …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation will host its fifth annual Food Truck Knight on Sept. 18, bringing food vendors, live music and other activities to the college's Wenatchee …

Wenatchee Valley Museum exceeds fundraising goal

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center exceeded a fundraising goal tied to a $2.5 million matching gift for its Branch Out campaign, the museum announced. The …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee School District is reminding drivers to slow down and watch for students in school zones as classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 26. The district said drivers should observe …

Four arrested after reported stabbing in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT — Four people were arrested following a reported stabbing Aug. 17 at the Bridgeport Quik E Mart, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to the …

PLAIN — Firefighters continued work Tuesday to reinforce containment lines on the Little Giant Fire, which has grown to 147,537 acres and is 21% contained. The lightning-caused fire, which …

Chelan schools balance new technology with foundational skills

CHELAN — As artificial intelligence rapidly changes the way people work, the Lake Chelan School District is entering the 2026-27 school year focused on preparing students for that changing world …

Eastmont raises expectations for attendance, career prep and device use

EAST WENATCHEE — Eastmont School District students returning to classrooms for the 2026-27 school year will encounter higher expectations around attendance and personal electronic device use, along …

The last first day: Cascade seniors look ahead while holding on to home

LEAVENWORTH – For Cascade High School’s rising seniors, the first day of school is no longer simply the beginning of another year, but the beginning of the end.  For Allie Ward, Georgia …

LEAVENWORTH — Third Job Theater will bring Shakespeare in the Park to Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) on Aug. 28-29, putting a “slasher film” twist on William Shakespeare’s “Tragedy …

New Lake Wenatchee Fire commissioners take steps to improve transparency, access

LAKE WENATCHEE — The Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue commissioners are taking steps to strengthen governance and public transparency following scrutiny over the district’s finances and …

EAST WENATCHEE — Two men were arrested and three firearms were seized following a reported fight involving 15 to 20 people early Sunday in East Wenatchee, according to police. East Wenatchee …

WVC hires director of Presidential Initiatives

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has named Lindsey Morrow its new director of Presidential Initiatives following an internal search, the college announced Monday. Morrow began the position …

CHELAN — The Little Giant Fire has grown to 142,228 acres and remained 15% contained Sunday as firefighters worked to strengthen containment lines and responded to several new fires sparked by …

Little Giant Fire grows to 142,218 acres, remains 15% contained

WENATCHEE  — The Little Giant Fire remained at 142,218 acres and 15% containment Saturday evening as crews continued firing operations and helicopters worked to slow the fire near Twin Lakes, …

Overdue hiker found safe after multiagency search

WENATCHEE — A 27-year-old Portland man reported overdue from a four-day hike was found healthy and uninjured Friday after a search involving about 70 people and three dogs, according to the Chelan …

Riverfront Park Phase 1 closes out at $9.9 million

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD has formally closed out the first phase of improvements to Wenatchee Riverfront Park at a final construction contract cost of nearly $9.9 million before sales tax. …

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