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ENTIAT — Fire officials met with the Entiat community on Aug. 3 following a weekend of explosive growth for the Little Giant Fire. The fire, located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON —- Air quality is quickly deteriorating throughout North Central Washington as fires burn throughout and around the region, posing health risks for both vulnerable and …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce is entering the third year of its partnership with SkillSource through the Washington State Department of Commerce's Community Reinvestment …

WENATCHEE — Confluence Health has been designated a Center of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Use by the Washington State Department of Health, the Washington State Hospital Association and the …

WENATCHEE — Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly common tool for businesses, schools, healthcare providers and government agencies across North Central Washington, and organizers of …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center will recognize Ward Media CEO and Publisher Terry Ward and the Interfaith Justice Coalition as recipients of its 2026 Community …

EAST WENATCHEE – A 47-year-old East Wenatchee woman remains missing after she was last seen near the north end of the Orondo Street boat launch parking lot on July 30, according to the East …

BLEWETT PASS —- Travelers should expect ongoing delays and closures along Highway 97 as firefighters respond to the Swauk Creek Fire, located about 12 miles east of Cle Elum. According to the …

OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Little Giant Fire grew by nearly 13,000 acres by Monday morning following a wind-driven weekend run, while the number of threatened structures increased to …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD has ended a public safety power shutoff watch for the greater Chelan and Manson areas after updated forecasts showed weather conditions no longer warranted the …

OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — Firefighters battling the Little Giant Fire faced another day of challenging conditions Saturday after strong winds drove the wildfire across the Entiat River, …

OLYMPIA — Washington officials have ordered a statewide burn ban, mobilized firefighting resources across Eastern Washington and warned residents to prepare for what forecasters say could be one of …

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth is exploring options for its recycling center on 14th Street as it nears the end of its contract with Waste Loop this September. Over the years, Waste …

LEAVENWORTH —- On Aug. 26, Eastside Cycleworks will host a free mountain biking introduction event designed to introduce the sport to more riders and reduce the barriers of entry. “Our goal …

LEAVENWORTH – For local historian Rolland A. Schmitten, preserving history has never been about telling the most colorful story. It has always been about telling the truest one.  The …

LEAVENWORTH — The annual Rescue Rocks benefit on Sept. 19 will bring together live music, community, and an auction in support of Team Okanogan Animal Rescue’s (TOAR) mission of keeping pets …

MALAGA — Questions about traffic, groundwater and growth shaped the first of a planned series of informal community conversations July 30 as Microsoft and Sabey representatives met with residents …

MANSON — The Manson Grange recognized Norm Manly during its July meeting for his leadership and dedication to the Manson Grange Youth Fairs Program. "At our July 28 meeting, we had the …

CHELAN — Chelan has awarded a $3.56 million construction contract to replace one of the city's primary sewer lift stations, advancing the second phase of a major downtown wastewater improvement …