BREWSTER – Following many years of requests and scores of port-a-potties later the city is finally on the budgeted projects roster to get a new restroom at the boat launch at Columbia Cove. …

PATEROS – Entering its sixth year as part of the city’s financial funding vehicle, the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) has been gradually building revenues to help the city maintain …

LEAVENWORTH - Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on February 20, Deputies were contacted at the CCSO Leavenworth substation about an avalanche that occurred near Colchuck Lake the previous day. The …

Editor’s note: The following meeting summary of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) for the first week of February 2023, is taken from notes provided by County Watch …

BRIDGEPORT – With Mayor Pro-Tem Matthew Schuh presiding, the Bridgeport City Council approved several measures at its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, Feb. 15. Among items approved: …

BREWSTER – Police Chief Marcos Ruiz paid a visit to Olympia to discuss law enforcement – or the lack of – with legislators earlier this month about issues that will help law …

BREWSTER – Forbidden Cannabis Club in Okanogan has an extra license to open a second store within the limits of an Okanogan County city only and wants to locate in Brewster. A store …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 3 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was announced as Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), and will continue to lead the bicameral …

Editor’s note: The following meeting summary of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) for the last week of January, is provided by County Watch (countywatch.org) …

OLYMPIA – For the first time in more than six years since she lost her husband, Gary, to a drunk driver, Deana Knowlton testified before lawmakers in support of a bill to provide more …

CHELAN - Fruit is the beating heart of agriculture in North Central Washington. Be it apples, pears or cherries, people both local, domestic and abroad enjoy the fresh fruit that this region, with …

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) has introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently fix the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and provide crucial support …

BRIDGEPORT – There is a state requirement that any project a city undertakes that involves new ground excavation must first be reviewed by the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation …

BRIDGEPORT – Keeping the lights on, the water running, the sewage processing, the grass mowed, the streets plowed of snow, and the myriad other duties for even a small community like Bridgeport …

WENATCHEE -- The North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCWEDD) is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Supernova Business Launch Competition (SBLC). The deadline to apply …

WENATCHEE - The Apple STEM Network is proud to announce the full line-up for the Science in Our Valley Spring Seminar Series. The seminar series is open to the public and will kick off in February at …

OKANOGAN – The county auditor, treasurer and deputy treasurer were recognized last October with the State Auditor’s Stewardship Award from Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy. …

Editor’s note: The following meeting summary of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) for the third week of January 2023, is provided by County Watch (countywatch.org). …

PATEROS-BREWSTER-BRIDGEPORT  – The Pateros Mall renovations and library are among five Quad City projects to make the 2023 list of 20 regional priorities selected by the North Central …

CHELAN/WENATCHEE - Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point in Time Count from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the YWCA in Wenatchee, 212 First St.  The …