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 …

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 – 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 …

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. …

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’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 …

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 …

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. …

EAST WENATCHEE — The East Wenatchee City Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19, to discuss the 2025 budget, tax levy adjustments, and funding for local initiatives. The meeting is scheduled to …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Public Utility District board will vote on multiple contract amendments and rate increases at its November 18 meeting, including $8.8 million in …

WENATCHEE – Dozens of Leavenworth-area residents voiced concerns about potential changes to the county’s short-term rental (STR) code at the Chelan County Planning Commission public …

PULLMAN — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is launching enhanced enforcement patrols targeting unsafe driving behaviors during the Washington State University (WSU) Thanksgiving break. …

LEAVENWORTH – After canceling its Oct. 22 meeting due to a lack of quorum, Leavenworth City Council had a packed agenda on Nov. 12. First, new City Councilmember Mike Bedard was sworn into …

CHELAN – Chelan High School has been recognized for its positive school culture with the Culture Kickoff Award from the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) and the Association of …

CASHMERE – Brick and Rafters, an event space owned by Lisa and Tom Kriskovic, has expanded to offer coworking space for local residents during the week. Venue manager Leisa Osburn said the …

LEAVENWORTH – The City of Leavenworth celebrated the near-completion of the Glacier Lot with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 15. The lot is now open for parking, with construction remaining …

EAST WENATCHEE - The City of East Wenatchee announced its annual Wings 'n Wishes Holiday Events, featuring two community celebrations in early December sponsored by Banner Bank. The festivities …

CASHMERE – Cashmere FFA brought home two top-four finishes and $2,500 in scholarships from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, marking the group’s fourth consecutive year …

BREWSTER – Old business – Dia de los Muertos – and new business – Best of the Best and board officer nominations - were topics on the agenda of the monthly meeting of the …