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Wenatchee Valley Museum breaks ground on modernization effort

WENATCHEE — Beneath a bright spring sky and a wind-whipped American flag, community leaders, museum supporters and residents gathered Saturday, May 16 outside the Wenatchee Valley Museum & …

Wenatchee releases draft comprehensive plan, schedules public open house

WENATCHEE — Residents will have a chance later this month to weigh in on the future of growth and development across the Wenatchee urban area as the city rolls out a draft of its updated …

Apple Awards celebrate another standout year for local high school theater

WENATCHEE — Under the lights of the Numerica Performing Arts Center stage, students from across the Wenatchee Valley gathered May 14 for the 2026 Apple Awards, celebrating a school year filled with …

EWPD officers injured, man hospitalized after disturbance escalates into fight

EAST WENATCHEE — An investigation is underway after an East Wenatchee man and three responding officers were hospitalized following a violent disturbance call on Eastmont Avenue Saturday night. …

Machete assault suspect arrested in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee man was arrested Sunday after Chelan County sheriff’s deputies said he assaulted two people with a machete following a dispute over money. Deputies responded at about …

Wenatchee banner debate exposes deeper community divisions

WENATCHEE — What began Thursday night as a procedural discussion about downtown street banners evolved into something far more personal, as veterans, LGBTQIA+ advocates, religious conservatives, …

Hantavirus case confirmed in Chelan County resident

EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District has confirmed a case of Sin Nombre virus hantavirus in a Chelan County resident. Health officials said the case is not connected to recent …

Wenatchee School District postpones Loop Trail Arts Festival

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee School District has postponed its districtwide Arts Festival that had been scheduled for Friday, May 15, at landmarks along the Apple Capital Loop Trail. In a notice …

Trades District evolves into growing East Wenatchee destination

EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving forward with early design work for Phase Two of the Trades District in East Wenatchee, with commissioners saying the next phase …

Costs tied to Iran war add to WA farm woes

It’s going to be another tough year for Washington farmers, who were already facing record-low worldwide commodity prices.  While consumers benefit from lower prices on things like wheat …

More than half of Cascade seniors headed to college, trades

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade High School’s Class of 2026 will graduate June 5 with more than half of its seniors headed toward college, trades, or workforce careers, CHS Principal James Swanson told the …

Chelan appoints Rivera-Vargas to vacant council seat

CHELAN — After more than an hour behind closed doors — and enough suspense to leave a packed council chamber speculating about the outcome — the Chelan City Council on May 12 appointed Cesar …

Port lays groundwork for Pangborn’s future with new infrastructure projects

EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving forward with a series of infrastructure upgrades and long-term planning efforts at Pangborn Memorial Airport as airport leaders …

Pangborn explores future role in electric aircraft network

EAST WENATCHEE — Next-generation electric aircraft carrying passengers, cargo and medical supplies could someday become a regular sight at Pangborn Memorial Airport as regional leaders position the …

WVC announces 2026 graduation ceremonies in Wenatchee and Omak

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will celebrate the class of 2026 with a series of graduation ceremonies and nursing convocations across its Wenatchee and Omak campuses in June. The …

München Haus celebrates 25 years of business

LEAVENWORTH — München Haus Bavarian Grill and Beer Garden celebrated its 25th anniversary with a community “Haus Party” on May 7. “Twenty-five years ago, I had the privilege of watching …

Dangerous Women take the stage with “Common Ground”

LEAVENWORTH — Dangerous Women, the Central Washington based theater collective, will debut their new production, “Common Ground,” on May 16-17 at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts’ Snowy Owl …

Let’s Go Washington began gathering signatures Tuesday for an initiative to repeal the state’s new income tax on high earners, the start to what could be a blockbuster ballot battle this fall. …

Cashmere swim team grows as city balances pool access, community demand

CASHMERE — As summer approaches in Cashmere, city officials and swim team organizers are working to make sure more local kids than ever will have a place in the pool. During the May 11 …

Chelan names Austin Benson head boys basketball coach

CHELAN — The Chelan High School Athletic Department has named Austin Benson as the new head coach of the Chelan Goats boys basketball program, bringing a familiar face back into a leadership role …

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