LAKE CHELAN — Severe winter storms have forced the full evacuation of Holden Village and left the remote Lake Chelan community of Stehekin isolated and heavily damaged, as residents, agencies, and …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee City Council approved a year-end package of zoning code updates and adopted an updated Capital Facilities Plan, wrapping up months of planning work tied to housing …

LEAVENWORTH — U.S. Highway 2 will reopen to daytime traffic from Coles Corner to Stevens Pass starting Dec. 29, which includes pilot car operations through an active work zone, according to the …

OKANOGAN COUNTY — The North Central Washington Special Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Friday during the service of a nationwide arrest …

CHELAN COUNTY — With Washington facing a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and a shortened legislative calendar ahead, Chelan County Public Utility District leaders say the 2026 legislative …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County Public Utility District commissioners approved a series of long-term hatchery operations and monitoring contracts in December, moving forward with staff …

WENATCHEE — The Port of Chelan County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a tax increment area in Malaga, establishing the framework for tax increment financing while directing staff to return …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County is launching a free flood-debris disposal voucher program to help residents and businesses affected by recent flooding safely dispose of damaged materials, county …

WENATCHEE — A malfunctioning bathroom exhaust fan caused a small fire and water damage early Dec. 22 at the Castlerock Apartments, but a larger fire was narrowly avoided when a burned-through water …

EAST WENATCHEE — Douglas County Undersheriff Tyler Caille has declared his candidacy for the office of Sheriff, stepping forward to succeed longtime Sheriff Kevin Morris, who recently announced he …

LEAVENWORTH — Crews with Chelan County PUD continue long days of fiber repair work in the Leavenworth area following recent storm damage, with dozens of customers still without internet service as …

DOUGLAS COUNTY — Douglas County is now accepting applications for a newly established Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, which will advise county commissioners on how lodging tax revenues are invested …

EAST WENATCHEE — The East Wenatchee City Council approved a series of transportation-related actions Tuesday night that city staff said will advance long-requested pedestrian safety improvements, …

CENTRAL WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026, bringing an end to a congressional career that has spanned more than a decade and made him …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County Public Utility District staff are preparing a comprehensive review of more than 1,000 pending service connection orders that could result in customer refunds totaling …

EAST WENATCHEE — The East Wenatchee City Council approved a 2026 tourism promotion contract with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night, voting to allocate up to $90,000 in lodging …

EAST WENATCHEE — The East Wenatchee City Council opened its Tuesday, Dec. 16 meeting by administering oaths of office to recently elected and returning council members, marking the start of a new …

LEAVENWORTH — Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) began emergency work on US-2 to repair several miles of washouts and mudslides on Dec. 18. WSDOT contracted Hurst …

LEAVENWORTH — Two Cascade School District board members took the oath of office for another term on Dec. 15. A third board member will renew his term at a later date. All three ran uncontested in …

WENATCHEE — Lighthouse Christian Ministries has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Wenatchee, challenging the city’s decision to revoke the organization’s conditional use permit to …