PLAIN — As the upper valley grapples with the risk of wildfire, homeowners are now facing rising insurance costs and growing numbers of policy nonrenewals. “The availability of insurance is …

LEAVENWORTH — “America Sings! Songs and Stories for America’s 250th” will trace the nation’s history through music, speeches and storytelling at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts on July 4. …

LEAVENWORTH — Leavenworth Summer Theater (LST) will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its flagship production, “The Sound of Music,” with a special alumni reunion weekend this summer. …

LEAVENWORTH — On June 11, Our Valley Our Future (OVOF) will host a Regional Housing Summit in Leavenworth, exploring housing at a regional scale and highlighting the practical, local solutions to …

LEAVENWORTH — The Squirrel Tree Resort has announced its first annual car show will be held on June 7. The Squirrel Tree, located at Coles Corner, is inviting car enthusiasts to show off their …

OKANOGAN COUNTY — The NCW Audubon Society has donated $50,000 to support conservation and restoration efforts at Bonaparte Meadows in partnership with the Okanogan Land Trust, according to an …

BREWSTER — Three Rivers Family Medicine will host a free Care and Coverage Open House from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at 415 Hospital Way in Brewster. The community is invited to attend …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College officials say the institution expects to remain fully accredited as it begins work on recommendations following a recent visit from its accrediting agency. …

WENATCHEE — Families across the Wenatchee Valley will once again have access to free summer meals for children as the Wenatchee School District launches its annual Summer Meals Program later this …

MANSON — Chelan County PUD commissioners on May 18 discussed a proposed land purchase in Manson that district staff say could help preserve future infrastructure options as growth continues in the …

WENATCHEE — Link Transit has selected longtime transit planner Don Billen as the agency’s next chief executive officer, marking the beginning of a leadership transition after the retirement …

MANSON — Manson School District’s Community Facilities Task Force is asking residents to help shape the future of local schools through a new online survey focused on long-range facility …

WENATCHEE — Independent Chelan County commissioner candidate Nathanial Helligso has released a detailed platform focused on housing affordability, childcare access, workforce development and …

WENATCHEE — With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of camping season across North Central Washington, the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is urging visitors to use caution on …

WENATCHEE — The Columbia River Drug Task Force will continue operating after local governments agreed this week to temporarily back the regional narcotics unit with opioid settlement funding. …

CASHMERE — The Cashmere Library is preparing to turn the page on a new chapter this summer, with plans to relocate from its longtime location into a newly renovated space at Riverside Center. …

CASHMERE — The City of Cashmere will host a community forum on May 27 focused on the city’s ongoing comprehensive plan update and potential property tax changes. The forum is scheduled for 6 …

WENATCHEE — WestSide High School is inviting families to get a closer look at its alternative education programs during a Family Open House & Carnival scheduled for May 21 at the school’s …

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries and Link Transit are partnering on a new summer program designed to encourage families to explore local libraries by bus while earning prizes along the way. The …

CASHMERE — Cashmere residents may soon find it easier to interact with city hall online as city staff work to modernize some of the city’s day-to-day systems and public communication tools. …