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Sustainable NCW to host panel on practical ways to live sustainably

WENATCHEE — From repairing broken items to rethinking transportation options, local experts will share practical ways to live more sustainably during Sustainable NCW’s “Green as a …

Wenatchee Valley DRC honors local peacebuilders at annual celebration

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) brought together community members and leaders earlier this month to honor individuals promoting peace and understanding …

Rep. Schrier addresses shutdown, other national issues in Wenatchee town hall

WENATCHEE — U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) met with constituents at Wenatchee Valley College on Oct. 28 to answer questions about the government shutdown, immigration, public lands, healthcare …

Project partners celebrate completion of Lower Peshastin Creek restoration

PESHASTIN — On Oct. 30, fisheries biologists and project stakeholders celebrated the profound transformation of Lower Peshastin Creek, which underwent significant lead remediation and habitat …

Health and wellness initiatives receive $500,000 in grants

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Fifty local organizations working to improve the health and well-being of communities across the region have received a total of $500,000 in grant awards from …

Chelan County Fire District 3 launches Community Fire Brigade

LEAVENWORTH — In an effort to bolster response capabilities during large emergency incidents, Chelan County Fire District 3 (CCFD3) is turning to the community for support. CCFD3 is …

Cascade School District adopts changes to AI policy

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District Board adopted changes to its electronics policy on Oct. 29 in an effort to better reflect the rapidly changing artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. …

Leavenworth Recycling Center switches to winter hours

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Recycling Center will begin its winter schedule on Nov. 5, moving its evening hours of operation. The recycling center will remain open on Saturdays from 11 …

City of Leavenworth to host fall Community Engagement Night

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth will host its fall Community Engagement Night on Nov. 18, providing updates on upcoming and ongoing efforts by the city, local non-profits, and agency …

Leavenworth considers indoor pool as part of Osborn redevelopment

LEAVENWORTH — With Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool showing signs of its limited lifespan, city leaders and local pool advocates are exploring the possibility of folding a new pool into the …

Trick-or-Treat on the Ave draws families, pets and plenty of creativity

WENATCHEE — Downtown Wenatchee turned into a costume-filled corridor Friday afternoon as the Wenatchee Downtown Association’s annual Trick-or-Treat on the Ave brought families, pets, and …

Wenatchee man to serve 7 years for possessing child sexual abuse material

WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee man who amassed hundreds of videos and images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his computer was sentenced Thursday to 90 months in prison after pleading guilty …

Regional port rejects Chelan County’s $37.5 million offer

WENATCHEE — A major standoff has developed between Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority and the Chelan County Board of Commissioners over a proposed 3,326-acre Tax Increment Area (TIA) in the …

Wenatchee to weigh 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice funding

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee City Council will hold a special meeting Nov. 6 to consider adopting Ordinance No. 2025-12, a proposal to raise the local sales and use tax by one-tenth of one percent …

Cashmere Community Concerts to feature Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio

CASHMERE — Cashmere Community Concerts will present the Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Cashmere Community Church, 213 S. Division St. The Pacific …

Local veteran honored with a Quilt of Valor

CHELAN — On Oct. 21, U.S. Army veteran Ed Bleitz was honored with a Quilt of Valor in a ceremony at Bayshore Court in Chelan. The presentation, hosted by the Quilts of Valor Foundation in …

Manson Junior Firefighters inspire community through service and education

MANSON — For more than two decades, the Manson Fire District 5 Junior Firefighters program has been shaping young lives through teamwork, training, and community service. What began as an idea …

Most Upper Valley races uncontested; two city council seats, one measure to decide

LEAVENWORTH — With most Upper Valley candidates running unopposed, voters will have just a few decisions to make in the Nov. 4 General Election — two Leavenworth City Council seats and …

LEAVENWORTH —  A festival celebrating Día de Muertos will return for its third year at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts on Nov. 1.  The Día de los Muertos festival, …

Plain residents contest results of Lake Wenatchee Fire bond passage

CHELAN COUNTY — Four Plain residents are contesting the results of Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue’s (LWFR) $15 million bond proposal, which received voter approval in the Aug. 5 special …

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