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Former Douglas County prosecutor Edgar appointed to fill vacancy

WATERVILLE — Former Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Walter Gordon Edgar will return to the office Oct. 1 following his appointment by the county Board of Commissioners.

WDFW seeks comments on proposed endangered listing for burrowing owl

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on a recommendation to classify the burrowing owl as a state endangered species.

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Rabies-positive bat found in Chelan County

EAST WENATCHEE — A bat found outside a Chelan County residence tested positive for rabies after a person and their pet had direct contact with the animal, according to the Chelan-Douglas Health District.

Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law

OLYMPIA – A judge on Friday threw out tough new job standards for county sheriffs approved by Washington lawmakers this year that critics argued would force some out of office.

As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage

OLYMPIA – Roughly 10,000 immigrants in Washington are losing their Medicaid health coverage due to federal cuts Republicans in Congress approved last year.

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State News

WA wildfire home damage totals at least $188M, Ferguson says

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday asked President Donald Trump for tens of millions of dollars in federal aid to help communities recover from devastating wildfires this summer. Across the …

It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

Washington voters on Tuesday will start to winnow the competition in hundreds of local, state and federal …
Ferguson proposes statewide school cellphone ban

SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that he will seek a statewide ban on student cellphone …
DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 conviction for Proud Boys leader from WA

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to erase the conviction of a prominent leader of the Proud Boys …

Work underway to create new WA housing agency

OLYMPIA – Washington boasts 221 housing-related programs across 30 state agencies. But …
Court battle set to begin over WA’s new income tax

Opponents of Washington’s new income tax law plan Thursday to formally launch their legal …

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Sports

Wild rally past Tri-City 5-2 in preseason finale

Wenatchee Wild forward Kalen Miles scans for the puck in the final minutes of Wenatchee's 5-2 preseason win Sunday afternoon at the Tri-City Americans. Miles scored the first Wild goal, later adding an assist.

KENNEWICK — The Wenatchee Wild scored five consecutive goals to rally from an early two-goal deficit and defeat the Tri-City Americans 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at Toyota Center in the preseason …

Wenatchee AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington was named the 2026 West Coast League Coach of the Year after leading the AppleSox to a league-best 39-13 regular-season record and their sixth WCL championship.

Mitch Darlington named West Coast League Coach of the Year

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington has been named the West Coast League Coach of the Year after leading the team to its sixth league championship. The WCL announced the …

AppleSox rout Bells to advance to WCL Championship

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee AppleSox advanced to the West Coast League Championship with an 18-4 victory over the Bellingham Bells in the North Division Championship game. Wenatchee will face …

Wenatchee Wild forward Levi Benson (center) sets up between a pair of Prince George Cougars players during Friday's Western Hockey League game at CN Centre. Prince George notched four goals in the second period of Saturday's game en route to a 5-0 win over the Wild.

Power play pushes Prince George past Wild Saturday, 5-0

PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia – One night after the penalty kills headlined a defensive standoff at CN Centre, the Prince George power play powered up and pushed its team to a win Saturday, …

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Opinion

The value of doing something badly

There was a time when most of us were perfectly comfortable being bad at things.

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  Before voters commit $48 million for hospital construction in Hospital District #1, they deserve solid county-wide information to confirm how …
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  One of the responsibilities of publishing a newspaper is understanding that not everyone will agree with everything in it. That has always …
- The elections closest to home
  
  We spend an extraordinary amount of time talking about elections that happen thousands of miles away. Presidential campaigns dominate …

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Ward, Interfaith Justice Coalition honored as peacebuilders at WVDRC celebration

WENATCHEE — A newspaper publisher, a coalition of faith communities and a longtime mediator were honored Oct. 1 as the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center celebrated 20 years of helping people find common ground.

Washington students can now apply for 2027-28 college financial aid

High school seniors and other students planning college or job training can now apply for financial aid for the 2027-28 school year.

Washington minimum wage to rise to $17.73 an hour Jan. 1

Washington's minimum wage will go up 60 cents to $17.73 an hour on Jan. 1, the state Department of Labor & Industries announced Sept. 30.

Community Foundation of NCW marks 40 years with $170,000 gift match

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington will match donations dollar for dollar through June 2027, up to nearly $170,000, as part of a yearlong celebration of its 40th anniversary.

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Portland connection begins at Pangborn, with an Oktoberfest surprise aboard

INSPIRE Northwest Conference Returns to Wenatchee Oct. 8

CVCH renames enrollment team ahead of Apple Health eligibility changes

Chelan PUD approves Columbia River Treaty settlement, ending long dispute

Uptake slow for mid-size electric truck vouchers in WA’s new incentive program

Washington nears final step in joining California-Quebec carbon market

Obituaries

Patricial (Davis) Munk

Patricia Munk Patricia "Pat" (Davis) Munk passed away Aug. 11, 2026, in Lebanon. She was born in 1941 in California. She graduated from Napa High School and San Francisco State College. She was …

Teresa Hoback

Teresa Marchand Hoback September 18, 1949 – July 4, 2026 Teresa Marchand Hoback, a woman whose life was defined by love, generosity, and service to others, passed away peacefully, surrounded …

Daniel Carl Martin

Daniel Carl Martin March 9, 1947 – April 9, 2026 Daniel Carl Martin, a devoted Husband, Father, Brother, and Grandfather, passed away on April 9, 2026, following a courageous battle with …

Wade C. Jacobson

Wade C. Jacobson, of Mansfield, WA, passed away on March 26, 2026 at the age of 60. Arrangements by Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan, WA.

Betty Jean Smith

Betty Jean Smith, former resident of Brewster, WA passed away at the age of 91 in Gig Harbor, WA on February 6, 2026. Arrangements provided by Barnes Chapel, Brewster.

David Arthur Schultz

David Arthur Schultz of Twisp passed on February 11, 2026, at the age of 88. Arrangements by Barnes Chapel, Brewster

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