Thursday, October 1, 2026
News

Fire District 15 honors volunteers at 2025 Appreciation Dinner

BREWSTER – There were no major callouts on Saturday afternoon and evening, Feb. 8, to interrupt the 2025 Appreciation Dinner for Douglas Okanogan County Fire District 15 (DOCFD15) volunteers …

Bridgeport plans spring survey to guide city's growth vision

BRIDGEPORT – The planning commission is developing a survey for distribution among city residents to gather feedback that will help guide future development decisions. The survey is aimed at an …

American Legion post seeks growth after mixed 2024

BREWSTER – American Legion Columbia Post 97 is looking back at 2024 as a measure to help the organization move forward in 2025. Post Commander Greg Wagg said that while the post had a pretty …

Wenatchee Council appoints new member to fill vacant seat

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee City Council appointed Mayra Navarro Gomez to fill its vacant At-Large B seat during its February 13 meeting, following a selection process that began in December …

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at strengthening the nation's diagnostic testing capabilities during public health emergencies, drawing on …

Chelan Schools announce first semester honor roll

CHELAN — Chelan High School and Middle School announced their honor roll students for the first semester of the 2024-25 academic year, with 254 students achieving academic excellence across …

Cashmere's Downtown Bike closes, owner pivots to Squishworks

CASHMERE – After five years of operation in Cashmere, Downtown Bike closed its doors on Feb. 14, as owner Aaron Todd transitions full-time into his factory level suspension service for mountain …

Washington lawmaker proposes regulations for self-checkout machines

OLYMPIA - Proposed legislation could change the way customers shop at grocery stores, as one Democratic lawmaker is pushing for regulations on self-checkout machines. House …

OLYMPIA - Legislation to update last year’s parental “bill of rights” initiative is heading to the Washington state House of Representatives amid a host of disagreements over what …

Raw pet food linked to bird flu outbreak in house cats

OLYMPIA — Health officials have identified raw pet food as the source of bird flu infections in house cats, according to a joint announcement from Washington and Oregon agriculture departments. …

Fentanyl found in NCW methamphetamine supply, health officials warn

EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District issued an alert about fentanyl contamination in the local methamphetamine supply on February 10, following reports from healthcare partners …

Columbia River Drug Task Force seized over 6,000 fentanyl pills in 2024

WENATCHEE — The Columbia River Drug Task Force seized more than 5,500 grams of methamphetamine and over 6,300 fentanyl pills during operations in 2024. The multi-agency task force, …

County seeks public input on updated wildfire protection plan

WENATCHEE — Chelan County officials launched a public comment period on an updated wildfire protection plan. The draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan will be available for public …

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.  …

Ruby Theatre to screen century-old silent films with rare musical accompaniment

CHELAN — The historic Ruby Theatre is set to showcase a rare collection of century-old silent films on Thursday, February 13th, offering viewers a glimpse into cinema's earliest era. The …

Manson organizations unite to form community visioning coalition

MANSON — Three leading community organizations in Manson announced the formation of the Manson One-Voice Coalition, launching a yearlong initiative aimed at developing a unified vision for the …

City of Chelan launches new text alert system

CHELAN — The City of Chelan announced the launch of a new text-based alert system designed to provide residents and visitors with real-time emergency notifications and community updates. …

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, …

« Prev | 1 … 137 | 138 | 139 | 140 | 141 | 142 | 143 … 167 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.