CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County officials say they have made significant progress restoring county operations following a systemwide disruption that began May 24, with key services including …

LEAVENWORTH — The Cascade School District (CSD) has named Kim Gilreath as the next principal of Icicle River Middle School. Gilreath will be entering her 26th year in education, where she has …

Washington’s desire to accelerate clean energy development will be in the spotlight Thursday when the state Supreme Court considers whether a state panel and a former governor bypassed permitting …

The Ballmer Group is committing hundreds of millions of dollars to fund 10,000 new affordable rental homes in Washington state, a dramatic investment focused on keeping families out of …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee School District Board of Directors has been named the 2026 Regional School Board of the Year by the North Central Educational Service District in the category of Working …

LEAVENWORTH — After 16 years, the founders of Icicle Brewing Company are passing the torch to long-time family, hop industry partners and friends, Shelley and Eric Desmarais of CLS Farms. …

CHELAN — Chelan County Sheriff's Office operations have continued largely uninterrupted despite the cyberattack that has disabled county email, phone and computer systems for weeks, Sheriff Mike …

CHELAN — Participation in youth sports programs offered through the Lake Chelan Valley Boys & Girls Club continued to grow this year, with significant increases in both basketball and flag …

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on millions of Americans who vote by mail under President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail …

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump significantly bolstered funding for immigration enforcement Wednesday when he signed into law a nearly $70 billion package that will keep key federal agencies …

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest mark in three years, boosted largely by higher energy prices that have spiked because of the Iran war, according to federal numbers …

CHELAN — Campgrounds are open, major dock projects are moving forward and access has been restored to key portions of the Lakeshore Trail, but Forest Service officials say limited staffing and …

CHELAN — A proposed 30,000-acre forest restoration project above Lake Chelan could create a major wildfire buffer for the communities of Chelan, Manson and Wapato Lake, according to an update …

LEAVENWORTH —  A growing network of volunteers, artists and crafters is breathing new life into Cleo's Cupboard, a longtime fundraising mechanism to support Cascade Medical. Located in …

WENATCHEE — One of North Central Washington's most recognizable craft beverage companies is preparing to expand into Wenatchee's Craft District, adding another major producer to the Port's …

MALAGA — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority on Tuesday approved a $12.2 million water infrastructure project that officials say will expand water capacity and fire-flow capability in the …

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife rescinded an order to kill a wolf in northeastern Washington one week after authorizing the plan in response to attacks on livestock. A calf was killed …

A judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge from major pharmaceutical companies against Washington’s new law trying to reduce prescription drug prices for hospitals. Gov. Bob Ferguson in March …

SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that he will seek a statewide ban on student cellphone use during school hours in Washington public K-12 schools. The proposed “Away for the …

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Golf Club Ladies Division has awarded its 2026 golf scholarships to Chelan-area graduating seniors Abby Ludwig and Elly Dromeshauser. The scholarships are awarded …