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 …

BRIDGEPORT – Contract city planner Kurt Danison of Highland Associates addressed the Bridgeport City Council at its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, Jan. 18, to review 2023 docket items …

BREWSTER – The Brewster City Council approved applications for three of the city’s most important public events at its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, Jan. 19. Those included: …

PATEROS – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has selected EV Charging Solutions (EVCS) , to build and retrofit 21 EV Fast Charging locations in the state, including one …

PATEROS – A mid-December pipe break flooded the main lift station with sewage near the city’s sewer treatment plant. “We lost the electric in the lift gate, all the small …

TUMWATER — Apprenticeship programs result in safer workers. That’s the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries …

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

OKANOGAN – If there is an upside to harsher-than-usual weather events such as last months’ snowstorm it is that locals learn firsthand what additional preparation, they need to consider …

July-December July 6: Colville Confederated Tribes dedicate Wagner Ranch acquisition July 13: Brewster emerges as a water project super star July 20: Three Rivers Hospital seeks levy …

Editor’s note: Following are meeting summaries of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) for the final week of December 2022, as provided by County Watch (countywatch.org). …

PATEROS – A new AmeriCorps staff member, locally grown and educated, is running operations at the Pateros Brewster Community Resource Center’s (PBCRC) Tech Center for the next eight …

Jan. 5: Freezing cold grips holidays as residents prepare and protect Jan. 12: Pateros mayor takes oath of office Jan. 19: Pateros-Brewster Community Resource Center debuts Tech Center …