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Brewster Red Cross blood drive scheduled for July 9

BREWSTER – Community members are invited to donate blood at the Brewster Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 9, at Brewster High School Gym, located on the left side of the building at 503 S. …

Upper Valley Connection Theater Camp returns with ‘Guys and Dolls JR.’ performances

LEAVENWORTH — For more than 20 years, Theater Camp has been an integral part of Upper Valley Connection, an organization that fosters meaningful connection for youth and adults with special needs …

LAKE WENATCHEE — Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue (LWFR) is seeking candidates to fill two vacant seats on the board of commissioners. The search follows the recent resignation of former …

Leavenworth to host America 250 community celebration on Fourth of July

LEAVENWORTH — This year’s Fourth of July holiday will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, prompting “America 250” celebrations across the country, including …

Stevens Pass Bike Park opens for 2026 summer season

STEVENS PASS — Stevens Pass kicked off summer operations on June 20, offering Bike Park, scenic chairlift rides, hiking, RV camping, disc golf and more for the 2026 season. This summer will …

Leavenworth Bike Fest revives old traditions while charting a new course

LEAVENWORTH— Participation in the annual Leavenworth Bike Fest doubled this year as nearly 400 mountain bike riders took part in the three-day event, underscoring the festival's rapid growth as …

Buck Lewis recognized for decades of service to Cashmere students

CASHMERE — A familiar face in the Cashmere High School ag shop has received regional recognition for more than two decades of service to local students. Buck Lewis, a longtime volunteer in the …

Historic Manson launches Heritage Storytelling series

MANSON — The Historic Manson Main Street Association has released the first story in a new series highlighting the community's history through recently installed Heritage Storytelling Panels in …

County closing Horse Lake, Burch Mountain roads around Fourth of July

WENATCHEE — Chelan County will temporarily close Horse Lake Road and Burch Mountain Road from July 1 through July 8 as part of an effort to reduce wildfire risk during the Independence Day holiday …

Cascade Medical names new Chief Operating Officer

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Medical Center has named Glenn Adams as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). “I’m excited to be part of this team,” Adams said. “I’ve worked alongside Cascade …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center is entering the final phase of its “Branch Out” capital campaign, with $700,000 remaining to secure a full $2.5 million matching …

Forest Service proposes first national policy for recreational climbing on public lands

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service has proposed a climbing directive for public lands, which includes guidance for the use and maintenance of fixed anchors and equipment. This proposal …

Chelan County appoints Cappell to vacant auditor seat

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Board of County Commissioners has appointed chief deputy auditor Brandt Cappell to fill the vacated position of Chelan County auditor. The decision fills the term …

SOAR Festival to launch new cultural initiative near The Gorge

QUINCY — A new festival debuting this summer aims to introduce the public to an ambitious vision for arts, education and cultural programming in the Columbia Gorge. The inaugural SOAR Festival …

Two cities, one chief? Wenatchee and East Wenatchee explore new model

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee and East Wenatchee officials are exploring an unprecedented agreement that would place both cities' police departments under the leadership of a single chief while maintaining …

Another original member of Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s administration has departed. Tim Reynon resigned as executive director of the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs following his …

A parasitic fly that poses a deadly threat to livestock and pets has re-invaded the United States for the first time since 1968.  Washington state agriculture officials say it’s unlikely …

Mother and son arrested after confrontation with deputies in Cashmere

CASHMERE — A 25-year-old Cashmere man and his mother were arrested June 14 after a disturbance call escalated into a struggle with Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies, according to authorities. …

PUD projects first property insurance decrease in years

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County PUD commissioners authorized up to $8.2 million in insurance expenditures Monday as the utility continues working to replace wildfire coverage in a difficult liability …

Third fire in eight months leaves Entiat couple seeking fresh start

ENTIAT — For the third time in eight months, fire has upended the lives of longtime Entiat residents and business owners Norman and Marie Stenberg. A June 13 fire destroyed the office of …

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