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Leavenworth’s Fowl Play 5k to mark ten years of local Thanksgiving tradition

LEAVENWORTH - Leavenworth’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot, affectionately known as the Fowl Play 5k, will take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 28th, to bring the community together for a …

Cascade School District weighs options for limiting cellphone use in classrooms

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade School District (CSD) is considering implementing a district wide policy regarding restricting phone use in schools. Currently, cellphones are allowed in school for …

CCFD #3 Fire Chief Kelly O’Brien reflects on 36 years of service

LEAVENWORTH – Chelan County Fire District #3 (CCFD #3) Fire Chief Kelly O’Brien celebrated his retirement from 36 years of service on Nov. 21.  “I'm just appreciative of …

OLYMPIA - With overcrowding at Washington’s two juvenile detention centers, the Department of Children, Youth and Families is asking state lawmakers for money to open a new facility.  …

Mission Ridge sets November 23 opening date

WENATCHEE — Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort will open for the 2024-25 winter season on Saturday, November 23, marking its 12th pre-Thanksgiving opening in 13 years. The resort will …

WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation (NCEF) has received a contribution from Wheatland Bank to support its Teacher Classroom Grant Program, expanding its network of community …

Wenatchee Valley Museum honors volunteers at annual recognition dinner

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center honored its volunteers during an appreciation dinner that highlighted the essential role they play in the institution's daily …

OLYMPIA – Cloves and cinnamon spice aren’t the only seasonal ingredients necessary for a holiday weekend. People headed everywhere from Friday Harbor to Walla Walla for Thanksgiving will …

Former student arrested after threats to Cashmere School District

CASHMERE — Law enforcement officials acted swiftly Tuesday to apprehend a former student who allegedly made threats of violence against the Cashmere School District, authorities said. The …

Wenatchee Valley Museum plans holiday event series

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is preparing to usher in the holiday season with a series of festive events spanning from late November through mid-December, …

SkiLink to provide free transportation to Mission Ridge

WENATCHEE — A free transportation service for winter sports enthusiasts heading to Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort will launch on November 23, coinciding with the resort's opening day for …

Link Transit ridership on record-setting pace

WENATCHEE — Link Transit has surpassed one million passenger boardings for the second straight year, reaching the milestone two months earlier than in 2023. The public transportation …

Same-day voter registrations hit new high mark in Washington

OLYMPIA - Long lines on Election Day aren’t common in Washington with the state’s vote-by-mail system. But this year, some counties were inundated with people taking advantage of a …

Pateros Council passes tax hikes, racing to complete street projects before winter

PATEROS – The city council voted to approve property and emergency medical service (EMS) tax revenue increases allowed by ordinance at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 18. It also adopted …

Cashmere artist to showcase musical portraits at Leavenworth Library

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Library will host a winter exhibition in its Fireside Room, featuring works by Cashmere-based artist Jeff Justice, from November 26 through January 3. …

Chelan County Clerk’s office closed to counter traffic until Friday

WENATCHEE - The walk-up counter at the Chelan County Clerk’s Office is closed for normal business until Friday, Nov. 22, so staff can begin processing any paperwork that was put on hold because …

Boeing layoffs will include nearly 2,200 workers in Washington

Boeing’s planned job cuts will include 2,199 layoffs in Washington, according to a notice issued Monday by the state’s Employment Security Department. The Society of Professional …

OLYMPIA - Most of Washington state courts’ computer systems are up and running again following a two-week shutdown that disrupted operations in local courts and halted processing of thousands …

Chelan Makes History: Goats win fifth straight Volleyball State Title, set 1A record

YAKIMA – For the fifth consecutive year, the cool and confident Goats varsity volleyball girls are Queens of the Court after an undefeated performance in the SunDome, which ended with the 1A …

State panel not ready to scrap building codes targeted by gas initiative

OLYMPIA - The natural gas initiative Washington voters approved calls for erasing some of the state’s building codes but that might not happen when the measure takes effect next month. …

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