MANSON — Casa Vaquera Western Wear officially opened its doors in Manson on Nov. 28, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Manson Chamber of Commerce and the Historic Manson …

CASHMERE — Cashmere leaders are taking a closer look at how the city handles workers’ compensation claims, saying they want more hands-on expertise available when an employee gets hurt. …

CASHMERE — Cashmere city staff spent much of December 8 in meetings with consultants and representatives from Crunch Pak, working through how the fruit-processing giant’s wastewater fits …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County commissioners began their first public discussion Tuesday on whether to adopt a new franchise-compensation structure that could require utilities and other …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — A new regional initiative aimed at increasing visibility, support and collaboration for local healing arts professionals has launched in North Central Washington. …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has appointed Stephen Ward as interim vice president of Administrative Services. He began in the role on Nov. 18. In the interim position, Ward will …

WENATCHEE — When Ward Media first covered industrial symbiosis in September, the idea was still gaining local traction. The premise was simple: Much of what we throw away is not waste at all …

CHELAN — The North Cascade Sportsman's Club will host its Black Jack Challenge fundraiser on Dec. 13 at 401 Washington Creek Road in Chelan. Registration will run from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., …

WENATCHEE — The region’s 911 dispatch agency has taken a major step toward securing a long-overdue home. RiverCom 911 has purchased a building in Wenatchee at 2525 Euclid Way in Old …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — For many people, finding the perfect gift can be a scramble. For Julie Foss, it’s a calling and a way to spotlight the region she calls home. A former …

EAST WENATCHEE — A 41-year-old man who appeared to be hallucinating fled from officers during a welfare check Friday afternoon and went into the Columbia River before surrendering, according to …

EAST WENATCHEE — Douglas County Sheriff Kevin W. Morris has announced he will retire on March 1, 2026, bringing a three-decade career in local law enforcement to an end. Morris said in his …

LEAVENWORTH — A head-on collision involving a Cascade High School bus left one person dead and two injured on Saturday morning. The Cascade Kodiak wrestling team, who was on the bus, was …

WENATCHEE — What began as a simple Facebook post has quickly turned into one of the region’s most collaborative grassroots efforts to support families facing food insecurity. SNAP Sundays …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has hired longtime Leavenworth City Councilmember and communications professional Clint Strand as the new executive director of the WVC Foundation. He began …

LEAVENWORTH — In an effort to cover increasing operation costs and pay for critical upgrades, the City of Leavenworth is implementing annual utility rate increases for its users, with the next …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Planning Commission approved regulations for triplexes in all residential zones during its Dec. 3 meeting, which will be recommended to Leavenworth City Council …

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth’s Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) is looking for innovative solutions from the community to address workforce and housing affordability needs. …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District's Board of Directors has been recognized as a School Board of Distinction for 2025 by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). …

MANSON — Broken Compass Café has opened its new location in the heart of Manson, offering handcrafted espresso drinks and a menu of breakfast and lunch options that have quickly …