WENATCHEE — Community organizations in North Central Washington are invited to apply for up to $40,000 in funding through the Washington Wellbeing Initiative, a statewide collaboration seeking to support projects focused on community belonging, civic health and wellbeing.

OKANOGAN COUNTY — Team Okanogan Animal Rescue and Greater Good Charities will hold a four-day clinic offering free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations and microchipping Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds.

ORONDO — Douglas County is launching a mobile planning and permitting office to assist residents affected by the Chelan Hills Fire with rebuilding and recovery efforts.

OMAK — The Okanogan County School Retirees' Association will hold a general meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 639 W. Ridge Drive, Omak.

OMAK — The Leadership Institute of North Central Washington is expanding to Okanogan County, offering residents a free opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about local government and become more involved in their communities.

OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson has requested up to $13.2 million in additional federal disaster assistance to repair public infrastructure damaged by wildfires that swept through Central and Eastern …

EAST WENATCHEE — A Bridgeport man wanted on attempted murder and drive-by shooting warrants was arrested Oct. 6 after deputies investigated a crash that damaged a Douglas County PUD power box and prompted reports of a nearby power outage.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

WENATCHEE — Businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters hurt by the Chelan Hills Fire can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Sept. 28.

CARLTON — The Methow Valley Ranger District plans to start prescribed burning Monday, Oct. 5, in the Libby Creek drainage west of Carlton if conditions are favorable.

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 …

OLYMPIA — The League of Women Voters of Washington has released online interviews with all 10 candidates running for five seats on the Washington Supreme Court in the Nov. 3 election. The …