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Alaska plans $50,000 digital campaign to build Pangborn-Portland demand

EAST WENATCHEE — Alaska Airlines plans to put the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority’s $50,000 marketing investment behind a targeted digital campaign designed to fill seats on Pangborn …

Port Commissioners reject security camera bids over $90,000 price gap

WENATCHEE — The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority will start over on the first phase of a security camera upgrade after commissioners rejected all four bids on Sept. 8, deciding it was worth …

Hertz weighs departure from Pangborn as Port works to retain rental-car service

EAST WENATCHEE — Hertz has notified the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority that it is considering not renewing its rental-car agreement at Pangborn Memorial Airport, potentially leaving the …

Port considers $115,500 annual contract for dedicated Pangborn sheriff’s deputy

EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is considering a contract with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office that would place a dedicated deputy at Pangborn Memorial Airport at …

Chelan County calls for increased federal investment in wildfire preparedness

CHELAN COUNTY —- The Board of Chelan County Commissioners is asking Washington’s Congressional delegation to support changes they believe will better protect communities, natural resources and …

Flood damage repairs begin on Icicle Road

LEAVENWORTH — Road repair on Icicle Road will remove rock and landslide debris remaining from the December 2025 storm starting Sept. 9. The work will occur at milepost 7.9 near Eightmile …

LEAVENWORTH — The  Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter JF - Leavenworth has announced the recipients of its local scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. P.E.O. is …

Sustainable NCW releases organics management video series

WENATCHEE  — Sustainable NCW has released the first three videos in an educational series designed to help North Central Washington businesses, schools and other organizations divert organic …

Common Ground completes eight-home Crail Cottages development

WENATCHEE — Common Ground Community Housing Trust has completed Crail Cottages, an eight-home development in Wenatchee designed to provide permanently affordable homeownership. The …

Small Business Optimism Index dips in August

OLYMPIA — Small business optimism declined in August but remained above its long-term average, according to a survey released Tuesday by the National Federation of Independent Business. The …

WENATCHEE — The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives in Chelan, Grant and Okanogan counties this month as the organization works to maintain its blood supply following a summer shortage. …

State Fire Marshal urges youth fire safety education

OLYMPIA — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging parents and educators to review fire safety with children as the new school year begins. About 5% of fire-related deaths in Washington …

Little Giant, Sisi fires see slower growth over Labor Day Weekend

LEAVENWORTH — Favorable weather conditions over the holiday weekend have contributed to slower fire growth on the Little Giant and Sisi Fires, helping firefighters make significant progress on …

Write On The River to hold third annual BookFest Oct. 3

WENATCHEE — Write On The River will hold its third annual BookFest on Saturday, Oct. 3, bringing local and regional authors to the Pybus LocalTel Event Center in Wenatchee. The event will run …

WENATCHEE — The Washington Apple Education Foundation is awarding a record $1.3 million in scholarships to more than 320 students for the 2026-27 academic year. About 75% of scholarship …

Okanogan-Omak Rotary awards $19,750 in scholarships

OMAK — The Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club Foundation has awarded $19,750 in scholarships to eight Wenatchee Valley College-North students for the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarships include …

NFIB reports small business hiring softened in August

OLYMPIA — Small business hiring activity declined in August, with fewer employers reporting job openings and plans to add workers, according to a jobs report released Sept. 3 by the National …

Methow Arts Alliance rebrands as Steppe Arts

OKANOGAN — Methow Arts Alliance has changed its name to Steppe Arts, Okanogan County, as the nonprofit arts organization expands its countywide presence and prepares to open a new office in …

Give NCW opens applications for 2026 campaign

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington is accepting applications from nonprofits interested in participating in its 2026 Give NCW fundraising campaign. Applications …

Forest Service advertises Eagle Creek Timber sale

LEAVENWORTH — The U.S. Forest Service is advertising the Eagle Creek DxP Timber Sale in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The sale includes Douglas fir and ponderosa pine, according to …

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