NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — The NCW Food Council, a new regional initiative with the goal of strengthening local food systems and addressing food access challenges across North Central Washington …

WENATCHEE — Two Wenatchee-based organizations are among the recipients of new state funding aimed at protecting workers and communities from the health impacts of climate change. The …

CHELAN — Public comment at the February 24 Chelan City Council meeting opened with a warning and ended with a two-hour conversation. Thomas Clark, who identified himself as a public advocate, …

CHELAN — The city of Chelan will apply for a $25,000 grant to help fund security upgrades in public parks and facilities, including cameras and improved door locks for restrooms. Parks and …

CHELAN — The latest round of Chelan’s community grant presentations offered a close look at how much of the valley’s health care, housing, senior care and social-service coordination is …

LEAVENWORTH — A Cascade School District (CSD) bus driver’s early morning discovery of a sinkhole at the bridge on East Leavenworth Road prompted a swift repair by Chelan County crews, preventing …

CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council on Feb. 23 adopted an emergency moratorium on new mini-storage facilities in parts of the city, a move officials said will give planners time to consider …

OKANOGAN COUNTY — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting the public to help shape the future of recreation at the Methow Wildlife Area during an in-person workshop March 11 in …

ASHFORD, Wash. — Mount Rainier National Park will not implement a timed entry reservation system for any portion of the park in 2026, park officials announced. Instead, the park will use …

WENATCHEE — A highly visible stretch of shrub-steppe at the northern edge of the city will remain open to wildlife and people alike after the permanent protection of 134 acres now known as the …

LAKE WENATCHEE — The Lake Wenatchee Rec Club has eggs-traordinary plans for its annual Easter egg hunt, and it is asking the community for help in reaching its goal. This year, the organizers …

LEAVENWORTH – Chelan County Fire District #3 responded to a small garbage fire inside of a room at Der Ritterhof Inn around 11:30 a.m. on March 2. Fire officials said the fire was out by the …

LEAVENWORTH — Applications are being accepted for a scholarship supported by P.E.O. Chapter JF of Leavenworth for women age 25 and older seeking to return to higher education. The scholarship …

CHELAN — The North Cascades Sportsman's Club will host its monthly Blackjack Challenge fundraiser Feb. 28 at its range in Chelan. The club has held the event each month since November, with …

WENATCHEE — Five nonprofits across Chelan and Douglas counties will soon have additional transportation capacity after Link Transit awarded retired vans through its Surplus Van Grant Program, …

WENATCHEE — Two longtime Wenatchee financial advisors with Stifel Financial have been named to Forbes’ 2026 Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors list, a national recognition that reflects decades …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Community Markets is moving closer to opening a commissary kitchen in Leavenworth, which would offer a commercially licensed rental for chefs, caterers, farmers, food …

LEAVENWORTH — Registration is still open for competitors interested in entering the 5th annual Trashion Show at the Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) this spring. In celebration of Earth week, …

LEAVENWORTH — Approximately 100 people gathered at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts on Feb. 19 for a night of learning about non-violent intervention, immigration, elections and mutual aid and …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Women’s Exchange will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Wednesday, March 11, at noon at Kristall’s Restaurant, 280 U.S. Highway 2, Leavenworth. Attendees …