CHELAN — Vin du Lac Winery is proposing a substantial expansion of its Spader Bay Road property, including a new tasting room, covered outdoor patio and more than twice the site's existing parking …

ROCK ISLAND — A 180-foot crane floating on a barge near Rock Island Dam is the most visible sign of a series of major modernization projects underway at the nearly century-old hydroelectric …

WENATCHEE — Residents in the Upper Valley and from Monitor southeast toward Malaga may see a helicopter flying low over high-voltage power lines Tuesday as Chelan PUD surveys portions of its …

LEAVENWORTH — At least 35 confirmed structures have been lost in the Entiat River valley from the Little Giant Fire, which has burned over 134,000 acres since it started July 15.  The …

LAKE WENATCHEE — Fire officials are urging residents in the Plain and Lake Wenatchee areas to exercise caution, stay prepared, and rely on official sources for updates as the fire continues to …

CHELAN — The City of Chelan will take another look at plans for the Lake Chelan Airport after federal aviation officials determined the previously selected runway alignment is not operationally …

CHELAN — Persistent wildfire smoke is taking a mounting toll on Chelan’s tourism economy, with city officials reporting sharp declines at city facilities during one of the most important months …

CHELAN — Chelan is considering making up to $50,000 available for affordable housing grants this year as the city overhauls its policy for distributing money from its Affordable Housing Fund. …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Medical’s Rehabilitation Department will soon have a new splint bath, helping to meet a growing need of splinting services for patients recovering from injury, surgery, and …

CHELAN COUNTY — Are higher-value homes in Chelan County being assessed at lower percentages of their market value than less expensive homes? That question has become a central issue in this …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently launched a new online map showing freshwater ecosystems statewide and allowing users to explore where aquatic species live …

WENATCHEE — More than 900 educators and education partners from across Washington gathered at the Wenatchee Convention Center July 28-30 for the annual Multi-Tiered System of Supports Integrated …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Downtown Association is accepting applications for three upcoming vacancies on its Board of Directors, with new terms beginning in 2027. The organization is seeking …

WENATCHEE — The City of Wenatchee and Chelan County have reached a settlement ending their ongoing litigation over jail services and establishing a new agreement for housing city inmates at the …

WENATCHEE — Reese Vassar delivered a three-run triple in the bottom of the eighth inning Thursday night to lift the Wenatchee AppleSox to an 8-7 comeback victory over the Corvallis Knights in the …

CASHMERE — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is waiting for the bankruptcy process to determine what happens next at the former Blue Spirits Distilling operation in the Cashmere Mill …

LEAVENWORTH — Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) will host the Kenny & Amanda Smith band on Aug. 22, marking the nationally acclaimed bluegrass duo’s only Washington stop on their summer …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center has expanded its services into Okanogan County, continuing access to mediation and conflict resolution services following the closure of …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center has hired Jenise Trinidad Coates as its new curator of education and programs as the museum continues its Branch Out transition to …

EAST WENATCHEE — iPro Building Services has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for the fourth consecutive year. The East Wenatchee-based …