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PLAIN —  Widespread pile burning is planned across 640 acres in the Plain and Lake Wenatchee area over the next two weeks. The piles are accumulated forest debris created over the …

Icicle Road water outage scheduled for Oct. 29

LEAVENWORTH — A planned water outage for the Icicle Road area has been rescheduled for Oct. 29, from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The extended outage is planned for the neighborhoods …

US-2 west of Leavenworth sees four days of lane closures

COLES CORNER — Motorists traveling along US-2 west of Leavenworth may experience slower speed limits and delays due to road work being completed this week. Washington State Department of …

After Japan trip, councilmembers call for bigger local celebration of Pangborn story

WENATCHEE — Two Wenatchee city councilmembers say the city’s decades-long relationship with Misawa, Japan is not just alive — it’s something Wenatchee should be taking more …

Wenatchee launches Junior City Council, students sworn in as “next generation at the table”

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee’s first-ever Junior City Council made its full public debut Wednesday night — and one of its members immediately got thrown into the deep end. Alex Reeg …

Chamber CEO: Wenatchee has “a vibe,” draws millions in visitor spending

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce says it represents more than 600 local businesses and nonprofits — employers who collectively provide “over 19,000 people” …

Where to have a spooky time in the Upper Valley this Halloween

LEAVENWORTH — From haunted houses to spooky story time, Halloween in the upper valley is packed with family friendly activities. Whether it's dancing to music at Stein or trick-or-treating …

Link plans more evening and weekend service, rural pilots, four new EV buses to help power it

WENATCHEE — Link Transit is knitting together a long-range service push with a fresh round of battery-electric vehicles, positioning the system for a valley that’s adding people and …

Schrier looks for shutdown impacts on ag, housing, hunger during Wenatchee visit

The 8th District congresswoman visited Washington State University’s Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC) and the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council (CDCAC), hearing …

City of Leavenworth postpones water outage for Icicle Road

LEAVENWORTH — A water outage for Oct. 28 on Icicle Road has been postponed. The City of Leavenworth is still anticipating an extended outage next week, but an exact date has yet to be …

Closures lift in Lower Sugarloaf Fire area, visitors advised to enter with caution

CHELAN COUNTY — Fire closures from the recent Lower Sugarloaf Fire are beginning to lift as conditions in the area improve. However, fire officials warn of post-fire hazards in these areas, …

Civic engagement shines as East Wenatchee delays banner vote for workshop

EAST WENATCHEE — East Wenatchee’s first-ever offsite City Council meeting quickly became a calm, packed masterclass in civic engagement. More than 40 speakers took two-minute turns at the …

Local artist releases debut album with Leavenworth record label

LEAVENWORTH — Leavenworth-based, Argentine-American songwriter Hernán Savastano will celebrate the release of his debut album with a live concert at Snowgrass Lodge on Nov. 7. The album …

PFD charts early payoff plan for Town Toyota Center bonds, builds cushion for taxpayers

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Public Facilities District (PFD) is setting up the Town Toyota Center for a long, healthy middle age, and giving local taxpayers a clear line of sight to earlier …

Chelan PUD outlines clean energy plan with focus on equity and affordability

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD staff outlined new equity and customer-focused targets under the utility’s Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP), a four-year roadmap that defines how the …

Temporary East Wenatchee site keeps Serve Wenatchee’s programs running

WENATCHEE — Serve Wenatchee is moving its operations across the river for now, setting up at the former Trinity United Methodist Church, 850 N. James Ave. in East Wenatchee, after a ruptured …

Chelan PUD joins regional Markets+ energy network

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD commissioners voted to join Markets+, the Southwest Power Pool–operated centralized energy market, authorizing staff to take all steps needed to participate …

Wenatchee Chamber kicks off 23rd year of Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce is launching the 23rd edition of Community Leadership Wenatchee Valley, a nine-month program that brings together emerging and established …

East Wenatchee police defuse dangerous situations in two separate Friday incidents

EAST WENATCHEE — East Wenatchee police officers interrupted a suspected drive-by shooting and, in a separate case hours later, used spike strips and a PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing DUI driver, …

Port: New state guidance changes projections for Malaga TIF

WENATCHEE — The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority says new state guidance has shifted the math in the long-running debate over Tax Increment Financing in Malaga — but not ended it. …

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