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Chelan High School secures $30,000 in grants for tech and career education upgrades

CHELAN –  The Lake Chelan School District has been awarded over $30,000 in grants, including two $10,000 Computer Science Grants and $12,000 from the Carl D. Perkins Act, to enhance Career …

Chelan Firefighters continue to fight California wildfires

CHELAN – Four Chelan firefighters are on the front lines in Southern California, helping to protect communities from the devastation caused by multiple wildfires in the Los Angeles area. …

Leavenworth considers PUD site for public works, MEND could benefit

LEAVENWORTH – Leavenworth City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) on Jan. 14 to explore the feasibility of relocating the …

Cascade School District seeks voter support for replacement levies

LEAVENWORTH –  Voters will see two proposed replacement levies from Cascade School District on their Feb. 11 ballots. The two proposed levies will replace current levies that are set …

Brewster man killed in 3-vehicle crash near Pateros

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 …

Reykdal says Washington risks lawsuit if school funding isn’t hiked

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 …

Vandals shoot Chumstick Highway signs, causing $10,000 in damages

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 County Tourism Council provides community kiosks

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 …

People think the state should reduce spending but some programs deserve more support, poll shows

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 …

State and gun shop clash at WA Supreme Court over high-capacity magazine ban

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 …

Port Authority to open applications for new Trades District

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 …

Goehner named ranking republican on Senate Housing Committee

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 …

Burnett takes oath, receives committee assignments

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 …

WA’s newest state Supreme Court justice is sworn in

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 …

Methow Memorial to expand exhibits at Pateros park

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 installs security cameras to combat vandalism

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 teen soars to Eagle Scout rank

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 …

Lake Chelan Chamber gears up for two weekends of Winterfest

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 …

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