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Bridgeport plans 10-foot sidewalks, bike lanes in downtown renovation

A rendering shows proposed improvements to downtown Bridgeport's SR-173 corridor, featuring 10-foot-wide sidewalks, bike lanes, and enhanced pedestrian safety features as part of the city's revitalization plan.
BRIDGEPORT – The city took another step closer toward renovation of the business corridor as part of the SR-173 Revitalization Plan. City Clerk/Treasurer Judy Brown and Superintendent of Public …
Loren Honaas helps with a bike repair for the Bike CoOp.

Sustainable NCW’s Bike CoOp expands under Ecology grant

WENATCHEE – Sustainable NCW’s Bike CoOp will be launching its mobile bike repair, CoOp on the Go, after receiving grant funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology through the …

Washington lawmakers revive plan for state cap on rent increases

OLYMPIA - Democratic state lawmakers are again pushing a proposal to restrict rent hikes across Washington. Despite the rent cap bill’s dramatic failure last session, backers say its …

Ferguson pitches spending cuts, voices skepticism of ‘wealth tax’

OLYMPIA - Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint Thursday for chopping billions in state spending while investing millions in education and public safety in his first term …

Ferguson taps Washington transportation department insider to lead agency

OLYMPIA - Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Wednesday named Julie Meredith, who manages massive road and highway projects like the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and State Route 520 floating bridge, …
State News

Reward up to $20,000 offered for information on each of three WA wolf killings

Conservation advocates and a federal wildlife agency are offering $20,000 for information on each of three recent wolf poaching incidents in Washington.  Since October, three gray wolves …

Sports

Brewster High School Athlete of the Week

Sam Arevalo #11<br>
Sophmore<br>
Boys Basketball - Guard
Sam Arevalo #11  Sophmore Boys Basketball - Guard Sam has emerged as an exciting addition to our starting lineup at guard this season. His natural athleticism and smooth shooting …
Wenatchee Wild forward Shaun Rios seeks the pass the puck in a recent Wenatchee home game. Rios had two goals and two assists Saturday as the Wild charged to a 6-3 Western Hockey League win at the Portland Winterhawks.
Wild power play hammers away for 6-3 win Saturday at Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. – After being thwarted by strong goaltending Friday in Vancouver, the Wenatchee Wild were eager to get back on the scoreboard against a U.S. Division opponent Saturday …
Wenatchee Wild center Morgan Hackman takes a faceoff during the first period of Wenatchee’s Western Hockey League game Friday at the Vancouver Giants. Hackman made his WHL debut for Wenatchee in a 3-0 loss.
Vancouver uses third-period push to nab win against Wild Friday
LANGLEY, British Columbia – After 45 scoreless minutes of hockey in Friday’s Western Hockey League game at Langley Events Centre, the Wenatchee Wild and Vancouver Giants knew …
Goaltender Daniel Hauser guards the Wenatchee Wild net during a recent Western Hockey League game. The Wild announced Thursday morning that Hauser had been traded to the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for a pair of WHL draft picks and three players.
Wenatchee Wild announce trade with Calgary Hitmen
WENATCHEE. – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL), acquiring forward Maxim Muranov and the WHL playing rights to …
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Mountains of possibility, our shared tomorrow

In these early days of 2025, as winter settles across North Central Washington, I'm struck by an overwhelming sense of possibility. From the snow-dusted orchards of the Wenatchee Valley to the …
Other News
BRIDGEPORT – The Douglas County PUD will be working in the cove lagoon at the Bridgeport Marina RV Park early this year to remove the remnants of an unused boat ramp located there. …
WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has appointed Tracy Donnelly as the new dean of Allied Health and Professional Technical Programs, a position she began December 9. In her new …
PATEROS – While the city had only seven calls for service by the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office over a recent 30-day period, several other cities in the county are having issues with …
BRIDGEPORT – The city has a water leak that is losing 40-50,000 gallons daily beyond what is normal. Superintendent of Public Works Stuart Dezellem told the Dec. 18 meeting of the Bridgeport …
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Obituaries
Autumn Marie Evans (Nolen), aged 72, passed away peacefully at home in Chelan, WA, on Sunday, January 5, 2025.  She was surrounded by her loved ones, including her dogs, Charlie Sue and Frankie …
Eldon David Steelman, 89, of Brewster, Washington passed away on December 26, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Ray F. Sandy, age 72, passed away peacefully at home with his family, on November 2, 2024. Ray was born to Leona (Willis) Sandy and Albert (Bert) Sandy on September 27, 1952.  Ray graduated from …
Marline Minor, 64, of Coulee Dam, Washington passed away on November 23, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family. 
On Monday November 18, 2024, we lost our beautiful Trevor Arthur Atcheson, born December 27, 1989. A beautiful son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was all around a beautiful …
Reyes Heriberto Rodriguez, 83, of Brewster, Washington passed away on October 14, 2024. Service is October 18, 1:00 – 5:00 pm at Barnes Chapel 510 W. Indian Ave., Brewster, …

Get your event in the spotlight with Ward Media!

If you have an exciting event to share, email Reporter Quinn Propst at quinn@ward.media. We’ll showcase the five most captivating events of the week, giving your event the recognition it deserves. Even if your event isn’t among the top five, it will still be added to our events calendar and featured online. Don’t miss this chance to make your event shine!

Here is this week's list of 5 Things to do this Week.
    • Self Care Sundays at Elevate

      Elevate Medical Aesthetics and IV Bar in Chelan will host a Self-Care Sunday Series beginning on Sunday, January 12 at 9 a.m. “Take …

    • Journey of Self Discovery

      Brave Yoga Chelan will host an intention setting workshop called Journey of Self Discovery on Sunday, January 12, from 1-3 p.m. …

    • Storytime

      The Pateros Library will host storytime on Tuesday, January 14, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. “Join us for an hour of stories, songs, …

    • Tabletop Tuesday

      The Cove Wine and Games in Chelan will host Tabletop Tuesday on Tuesday, January 14, from 5-8 p.m. “The Cove is offering private …

    • Appreciate a Dragon Day Craft

      The Chelan Library will host an Appreciate a Dragon Day Craft for ages 10 and up on Thursday, January 16, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. …

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In The Conversation, a physicist explains how avalanches form and what skiers can do to escape and survive them.