OLYMPIA - Building more housing in rural parts of Washington is again top of mind for some state lawmakers. Bills to allow backyard cottages in new areas, to expand where developers can receive …

CHELAN — Tender Loving Care (TLC) for Seniors, a local nonprofit serving the Chelan Valley area since 2017, has obtained independent nonprofit status after operating under the fiscal …

CHELAN – The next time some frustrated colleague suggests:  “Why don’t you do something useful like go outside and count the cracks in the sidewalk?”  You …

MANSON - A 15-year-old artist is the featured artist at the Manson Community Library, transforming the facility's Art Wall into a showcase of work that spans nearly a decade of artistic development. …

CHELAN. - The Lake Chelan Research Institute (LCRI) received a $1,500 scholarship grant from organizers of the Chelan Earth Day Fair to support student research positions, officials announced …

MANSON - Five local high school students are vying for the crown as the 105th annual Manson Apple Blossom Festival approaches, with the selection night scheduled for Saturday, February 1, at Manson …

EAST WENATCHEE. — The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society will host genealogy educator Lisa Gorrell for a presentation on using the Bureau of Land Management's General Land Office website on …

OLYMPIA - When workers go on strike, they’re often making a bet to temporarily lose their wages to fight for better ones.  This year, the Washington Legislature is again trying to …

OLYMPIA - Farmers across the state say regulations are getting in the way as they develop products they can sell directly to the public. From pumpkin patches to u-pick berry farms, the impacts …

OLYMPIA - Insurance companies will be required to fill up to a 12-month supply of birth control pills, if a bill by Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, is approved.  “I experience …

UPPER VALLEY – Community dinners, hosted monthly at Leavenworth Community United Methodist Church (UMC) and weekly at Cashmere Community Church, bring neighbors together over a shared meal, …

LEAVENWORTH — The Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival returns this winter, offering community members a chance to glaze ceramic bowls and support local food security initiatives. Glazing …

LEAVENWORTH. - The Leavenworth Women's Exchange will mark its 40th anniversary during its monthly luncheon Feb. 12 at the Icicle Inn Restaurant. Local historian Chris Rader will present "Early …

LEAVENWORTH – An informal but special educational exchange is developing between Cascade High School (CHS) and Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole, a Norwegian folk high school.  In …

WINTHROP — The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) will make its 2025 appearance in Winthrop on February 18, showcasing seven films centered on fly fishing culture and conservation. …

PATEROS – Peninsula Park beach is among the projects the city has on its 2025 improvement list, and one discussed at the Jan. 21 monthly meeting of the city council. City Administrator …

CHELAN – Marie Cannon, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major and member of the Manson American Legion, was presented with a Quilt of Valor by the Quilts of Valor Lake Chelan group during a …

CHELAN - Chelan Valley Hope asked the Chelan High School shop class to build an outdoor shelter for the unhoused, and they delivered. “I'm so proud of the students who agreed to take on …

CHELAN — Lake Chelan Health (LCH) recognized four nurses with the prestigious DAISY Award, celebrating their exceptional contributions to patient care and community health. The awards were …

PORTLAND, Ore. – The United States Forest Service (USFS) is currently taking comments on its proposed changes to the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) through March 17. The NWFP dates back to …