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Recycling, composting panel set for Oct. 29 in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — A panel discussion on recycling and composting practices in Chelan and Douglas Counties will take place on October 29. The event, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pybus …

Legislative candidates weigh in on STEM education at Wenatchee forum

WENATCHEE – Legislative candidates from Districts 7, 12, and 13 shared their thoughts on the future of STEM education and career-connected learning for youth through a forum on Oct. 7.  …

LEAVENWORTH—The Leavenworth City Council passed a resolution to oppose Initiative 2117 (I-2117), which would repeal the Climate Change Act, during its Oct. 8 meeting. The council chose not to …

Construction of ‘Upper Valley Cross’ likely to resume next spring

LEAVENWORTH – The construction, and subsequent evening illumination, of the steel, seventy-foot self-designated ‘Upper Valley Cross’ (UVC) is expected to be completed next spring. …

Documentary release honors Vietnam War hero, veterans' stories

WENATCHEE – Siblings Seth Pierson and Jess Pierson Pappas, along with Jess’s husband Dan Pappas, set out to document the life of their Great Uncle Vic, a decorated Green Beret and Vietnam …

Water management and project updates focus of CBDL's 60th annual meeting

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Development League (CBDL) will host its Conference and 60th Annual Meeting on October 29 at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake. The Washington State Potato …

Chelan County seeks public input for first motorized trails plan

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Natural Resources is seeking input from motorized recreational trail users as it develops the county's first motorized trails plan. The department has launched a …

NCW Tech Alliance announces finalists for 2024 Innovator Awards

WENATCHEE—The NCW Tech Alliance has announced the fifteen finalists for its 23rd Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon, which will be held on November 5 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. The …

Bridgeport Library invites public to shape future design

BRIDGEPORT — The Bridgeport Public Library will host a community engagement event as part of a larger initiative to reimagine library spaces across North Central Washington. The October 23 …

Mediation skills training available in Wenatchee Valley this fall

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) announced its upcoming mediation training courses, scheduled for November 2024 and March 2025. The courses will train new mediators …

Wenatchee man sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for rape

WENATCHEE – A Wenatchee man, found guilty of raping a young woman while she was incapacitated, has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison. On Oct. 3, Chelan County Superior Court …

Bridgeport Class of 1974 opens 50-year time capsule

BRIDGEPORT—Half a hundred years ago, in 1974, President Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal. The average price of a gallon of gas was 42 cents, a dozen eggs 45 cents, and the …

Lake Chelan Chamber honors top businesses at annual awards dinner

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce honored local businesses and organizations at its annual awards dinner on September 27. The event, held at the Cider Press in Manson, brought …

Lake Chelan Health to transition to hospitalist model

CHELAN – Lake Chelan Health Hospital recently announced the decision to contract with Rural Physicians Group (RPG) to provide hospitalists for inpatient care. Under this new model, an RPG …

Leavenworth City Councilmember Rhona Baron resigns

LEAVENWORTH – Leavenworth City Council is seeking applicants to fill a position left vacant following the resignation of Councilmember #4 Rhona Baron, announced on Oct. 4. In her letter of …

Douglas County Commissioners to hold budget work sessions

EAST WENATCHEE—According to the board's official agenda, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a series of budget work sessions for October 7 and 8. The sessions will …

CHELAN COUNTY -- Chelan County Commissioners will meet on October 7 and 8 to address county business, including employee recognition, budget discussions, and potential policy changes. The …

Plug-In NCW’s EV Line Up champions electric vehicle adoption in North Central Washington

WENATCHEE – On October 2, Plug-In North Central Washington (Plug-In NCW) hosted its second annual 'EV Line Up' at Rocky Reach Dam Park, as part of National Drive Electric Week, which ran from …

Washington State to close 14 motorized Sno-Parks for 2024-25 season

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program will temporarily close fourteen motorized Sno-parks for the 2024-25 winter season. This decision is due to a roughly 25 percent …

Cascadia Conservation District to hold board meeting on Oct. 18

WENATCHEE - The Cascadia Conservation District will hold its Regular Board meeting on Friday, October 18, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and …

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