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Cashmere looks to stretch tourism dollars further with new lodging tax plan

CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council voted Monday, Jan. 12, to reset how the city distributes its lodging tax revenues, approving a new approach that gives the Cashmere Chamber of Commerce a …

Black-tie evening in Chelan to support Boys & Girls Club and Apple Blossom Festival

CHELAN — A black-tie evening of food, wine, music, and high-end auction items is coming to downtown Chelan later this month, with proceeds supporting two local causes: the Lake Chelan Valley Boys …

WVC Speaks lecture to examine local greenhouse gas emissions

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will launch its WVC Speaks Lecture Series with a presentation focused on local greenhouse gas emissions later this month. Dr. Joan Qazi, a professor at …

Cashmere student earns SCC honor roll recognition

SPOKANE — Ash Robertson of Cashmere has been named to the Fall 2025 honor roll at Spokane Community College, according to information released by the college. Honor roll students earned a …

SPOKANE — Students from Manson and Chelan earned academic honors during the fall quarter 2025 at Spokane Colleges, with local students recognized on the honor rolls at both Spokane Community …

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Board of Education is accepting applications from current high school sophomores to serve as a Student Board Member for the 2026–2028 term. Applications are …

Author Michael Bourne to present new novel at Ski Hill Lodge

LEAVENWORTH— Author Michael Bourne will appear in person for an evening presentation and reading from his novel “We Bring You an Hour of Darkness” on Friday, Jan. 16, at Ski Hill Lodge. …

CHELAN — Ice Weekend, the opening weekend of Lake Chelan Winterfest , begins Friday, Jan. 16, bringing three days of winter-themed activities, ice carving, live music and family events to downtown …

OLYMPIA – Last month’s heavy flooding inflicted at least $40 million to $50 million of damage on Washington’s highways, state transportation officials estimated to lawmakers Monday.  …

Wenatchee School District to host pop-in hiring events for bus drivers

WENATCHEE — With spring sports and field trip season approaching and an eye toward next school year, the Wenatchee School District is hosting two pop-in recruitment events this month to attract new …

CCSO to conduct active shooter training in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH  — Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will be conducting active shooter training exercises in the Leavenworth area throughout the month of January. CCSO said the training …

WVC Speaks lecture series to return later this month

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will bring back its WVC Speaks lecture series in 2026, reviving a campus program that highlights faculty and staff expertise on topics relevant to North Central …

WENATCHEE — Emergency repairs to the State Route 285 Wenatchee River bridges north of Horse Lake Road are set to begin Wednesday, Jan. 14, addressing damage caused by erosion during the December …

US-2 reopens 24/7 over Stevens Pass after emergency repairs, restoring night skiing access

STEVENS PASS —  The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has completed emergency repair work on a section of US-2 (milepost 58 to 71) just east of Stevens Pass. As a …

When belief comes first

There was a time when the phrase felt simple and dependable: What you see, you believe. It reflected an unspoken agreement about how things worked. You observed something first. You decided what it …

Wenatchee police begin 2026 with promotions, new hires

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Police Department is beginning 2026 with a wave of promotions, new hires, and a staffing outlook that Police Chief Edgar Reinfeld told the City Council reflects steady …

Repair work resumes on Chumstick Highway

LEAVENWORTH — Travelers should expect delays as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews resume repair work on Chumstick Highway this week. According to Chelan County, …

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

OLYMPIA – With a looming $1.6 to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders and Gov. Bob Ferguson presented differing proposals to …

City crews show depth and coordination in Wenatchee Avenue water main repair

WENATCHEE — When a major water main failed beneath Wenatchee Avenue on Dec. 29, the damage was immediate and dramatic: pavement collapsed, a large sinkhole opened in the roadway, and nine nearby …

Wenatchee advances $2.3M in infrastructure projects with grants covering nearly all costs

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee is moving forward on a slate of transportation and infrastructure projects this year with the vast majority of the cost covered by outside grants, leaving the city responsible …

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