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Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hires Director of Veterinary Medical Services

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society has appointed Dr. Rebecca Bozarth as its new Director of Veterinary Medical Services following a two-year search. Bozarth, who received her …

NCW Libraries to host Humanities Washington Program on homelessness

WENATCHEE - NCW Libraries will host a virtual Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau program titled "Homelessness and the Meaning of Home" via Zoom on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:00 p.m.. The free …

Public meeting set to discuss salmon and steelhead seasons in NCW

WENATCHEE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold an in-person public meeting in Wenatchee on Tuesday, March 18 from 6-8 p.m. to discuss the upcoming salmon and …

Latest deadline in Washington Legislature fells more bills

OLYMPIA - More legislation fell by the wayside Friday in the Washington Legislature, including bills on signature gathering for ballot initiatives, free school meals and ballot box tampering.  …

Brewster Chamber hears grant opportunity, previews spring events

BREWSTER – Mason Duke, Economic Development Specialist for the Economic Alliance, was the guest speaker at the Feb. 19 meeting of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce. Duke discussed the Okanogan …

Pateros council discusses regional drug enforcement efforts

PATEROS – At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Pateros City Council discussed regional drug enforcement efforts of the North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force (NCWNTF), including concerns over …

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, continuing a tradition established 50 years ago. The annual award, …

WENATCHEE — The 46th Annual Regional High School Art Show will open Friday, March 7, at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center (WVMCC), featuring artwork from students across four …

OLYMPIA — The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has announced the statewide transition to a universal online High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) platform, a move aimed at …

Legendary bands Three Dog Night, Little River Band to play Wenatchee

WENATCHEE— Iconic rock bands Three Dog Night and Little River Band will bring decades of classic hits to Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee on June 12. The two groups, known for their enduring …

Washington could exempt medical debt from credit reports

OLYMPIA - When Kristopher Shook was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 42, his only concern was beating it, no matter the cost. As a result, he accumulated hundreds of thousands of dollars in …

OLYMPIA - An infant in King County was identified as the first confirmed measles case in Washington in 2025, following increases in cases in other parts of the United States, county officials said. …

Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

OLYMPIA - Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has a plan for about $7 billion in budget cuts, but he and Democrats in the Legislature have a ways to go before they solve a shortfall that may be more than …

Are Washington lawmakers about to tax storage unit rentals?

OLYMPIA - Washington Democrats are looking at taxing storage units as a way to help bridge the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and raise new money for housing.  House …

Metal recycler expresses interest in Okanogan area location

PATEROS – Nick Tommer of Tommer Equipment in Ephrata addressed the Feb. 18 meeting of the city council to introduce his recycling business and express his interest in establishing a branch in …

Mansfield FFA students prepare for a busy 2025 season

MANSFIELD – As one might expect from a school located smack dab in the middle of a wheat and livestock community, the FFA program at Mansfield High School has nearly three-quarters of its …

Douglas County Commissioner Straub updates Bridgeport city council

BRIDGEPORT – Douglas County Commissioner Marc Straub called on the city council on Feb. 19 to offer the services of the county’s planning director and his staff is available to assist the …

Falling student performance fuels school funding debate

OLYMPIA - Holly Koon struggles every day in her 9th-grade biology classes to help students achieve, but sometimes it seems like a losing battle. Chronic absenteeism, growing class sizes and fewer …

Committee proposed to redesign state flag

OLYMPIA - Is Washington’s State flag a relic of days gone by and should it be redesigned? A bill in this year’s Legislature says the question is worth considering and proposes …

Bill proposes higher fees for Discover Pass

OLYMPIA - It will cost more to visit a state park next year, if a proposal in the state Legislature wins approval. SB 5390, proposed by Sen. Derek Stanford, R-Bothell, increases the cost of a …

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