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ICCA to host inaugural Give a Hoot fundraiser

LEAVENWORTH — On Oct. 11, Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) will invite the community to walk, run, dance and play their way along its inaugural Give a Hoot Art Walk. The event …

City of Leavenworth approves funds for affordable housing, updates business license requirements

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth City Council contributed funding for an affordable housing project, made changes to business licensing rules, and signed a resolution in support of public lands …

Port brings court challenge against County moratorium on Tax District

WENATCHEE — The Port of Chelan County has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Chelan County from enforcing its recently enacted moratorium on Tax Increment Areas (TIAs) in unincorporated areas. …

County calls on regional port to withdraw TIA proposal

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County commissioners are asking the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority to withdraw its proposal to form a tax increment area (TIA) in Malaga, citing public opposition …

Man arrested after stabbing incident in Wenatchee neighborhood

WENATCHEE — A 28-year-old man was arrested Sunday evening after a stabbing in a South Wenatchee neighborhood left another man injured and prompted a multi-agency search. Chelan County …

Wind and rugged terrain drive fire growth in Chelan County

CHELAN COUNTY – Challenging weather and terrain on both the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fires fueled rapid fire growth and shifting evacuation zones over the past week. “We …

East Wenatchee standoff ends in arrest after domestic violence call

EAST WENATCHEE — A 36-year-old man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon after a domestic disturbance call led to a standoff in an East Wenatchee neighborhood. Police were called to …

Burn ban extended through Oct. 15 as dry conditions persist

WENATCHEE — With two major wildfires still burning in Chelan County and little relief in sight, county officials have extended the outdoor burn ban through Oct. 15. The ban, which …

Smoke holds off for annual Autumn Leaf Festival

LEAVENWORTH — Crowds gathered along streets and on balconies to watch the numerous floats, performers and vehicles make their way down US-2 and Front Street during the Autumn Leaf parade on …

Apple Walk highlights Chelan Valley orchards and local businesses

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Valley is inviting residents and visitors alike to celebrate the region’s apple harvest with a week-long “Apple Walk,” running September 28 through …

October BookFest expands lineup, celebrates Central Washington authors

WENATCHEE — Central Washington’s literary scene will take center stage at this year’s October BookFest, set for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LocalTel Event Center …

DNA confirms fugitive Travis Decker’s death

CHELAN COUNTY — The largest manhunt in county history came to a close this week, as DNA testing confirmed that human remains found near Grindstone Mountain belong to fugitive Travis Decker, …

Public hearing set for Helion conditional use permit in Malaga

WENATCHEE — A public hearing on Everett-based Helion’s conditional use permit (CUP) application has been rescheduled for a larger venue. The Chelan County hearing examiner will take …

Malaga tax-increment proposal heads to public meetings amid debate

WENATCHEE — At the “Partners in Economic Development Fall 2025” breakfast inside the Wenatchee Convention Center on Sept. 24, public finance consultant Nick Popenuk explained why …

Economist says data centers are a ‘basic export industry’ for Chelan, Douglas counties

WENATCHEE — At the “Partners in Economic Development Fall 2025” breakfast, economist Jerry Johnson told Wenatchee Valley leaders that data centers represent a unique opportunity to …

Cashmere test scores outpace Washington, regional peers across grades

CASHMERE — Superintendent Glenn Johnson presented the school board with early test score results this week, showing Cashmere students continue to perform well above regional and state averages …

New Cashmere ASB officers bring full slate of sports, activities to first student report

CASHMERE — Cashmere High School’s new Associated Student Body officers introduced themselves to the school board on Sept. 22, offering a first student report that reflected a busy fall of …

Lake Chelan business earns national recognition for home watch services

CHELAN — For the 13th year, Lake Chelan Home Watch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NHWA), a group formed in 2009 to set standards for absentee homeowner …

Knapps Hill Tunnel reopens with new safety lighting

CHELAN — After more than two weeks of round-the-clock work, the Knapps Hill Tunnel on U.S. Highway 97A reopened to traffic on Sept. 22 at 1:45 p.m. Contractor Prime Electric, working with …

Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce launches tiered membership model

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce has rolled out a new membership structure designed to make it easier for businesses to match benefits to their stage of growth. The …

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