LEAVENWORTH – City Council closed out the year with a busy meeting last week, discussing snow removal operations, affordable housing, and saying a few goodbyes. The meeting was the last …

LEAVENWORTH – City Council approved mayoral appointments to the Housing Advisory and Parking Advisory Committees. Those appointed to the Housing Advisory include Tracie Smith, Justin …

LEAVENWORTH – The City of Leavenworth was awarded nearly $1.95 million by the Washington Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to address city-wide street improvements in 2024. The funds are …

PESHASTIN - Last school year, Peshastin Dryden Elementary (PD) received a gift, a $5,000 grant from an anonymous family with the stipulation to use it for the greatest benefit. The grant was used to …

SKYKOMISH – Stevens Pass opened for the 2023-2024 season on Tuesday, Dec. 12, followed by the start of night operations, the ribbon-cutting of the new Kehr’s Chair and grand opening of a …

WENATCHEE - The Confluence Health Central Campus kitchen has launched a pioneering composting program aimed at significantly reducing organic waste. Preparing an average of 1,500 meals daily for …

LEAVENWORTH – The City of Leavenworth is encouraging residents to attend the quarterly Community Engagement Night on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The open-house style gathering will take place from 5 p.m. …

WENATCHEE – Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point in Time Count from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, at Lighthouse Christian Ministries in …

WASHINGTON, DC -  In a move to enhance national preparedness and response to landslide hazards, U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier (WA-08), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Marie Glusenkamp Perez …

LEAVENWORTH – Eastside Cycleworks, Leavenworth’s newest ski and bike emporium, has transformed the Upper Valley’s skiing landscape since its August 2023 debut.

Recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sheds light on the employment landscape across Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan Counties. The report delves into November 2023 …

OLYMPIA - NextCycle Washington, an initiative committed to bolstering waste reduction and recycling solutions for businesses, has embarked on its mission to expand and sustainably innovate within the …

Washington's economic landscape took a downturn in November, shedding an estimated 2,600 jobs according to seasonally adjusted figures. The state's unemployment rate surged from 3.8% to 4.0%, marking …

The latest employment figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics unveiled a surge in total nonfarm payroll employment by 199,000 in November. This positive upswing contributed to a …

The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicates a marginal uptick of 0.1 percent in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) during November. This follows a static reading …

SPOKANE VALLEY – The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington (NRCS-WA) has embarked on a swift and efficient approach, unveiling the Act Now policy to hasten the delivery of …

Existing home sales in November saw an uptick, putting an end to a five-month consecutive decline, as reported by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The report highlighted a nuanced …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Commissioners greenlit the allocation of nearly $320,000 in lodging tax dollars toward various tourism-related entities, benefitting a gamut of local organizations. …

LEAVENWORTH - The Cascade Medical Foundation four new board members and announced a fresh slate of officers for the upcoming year. The addition of these new board members brings a diverse …

ORONDO  – Rocky Pond Winery in Orondo revealed the grand opening of Milestone Events at Rocky Pond Vineyards, marking an expansion into the events industry. Situated amidst the picturesque …