BRIDGEPORT – The city Planning Commission revisited additional work on its Community Engagement Plan during its regular meeting last Thursday, Dec. 5. “We are doing this project …

OLYMPIA - Child care affordability, crime trends, environmental protections, access to addiction treatment and housing costs. These are some of the issues on Washington lawmakers’ agenda this …

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and remote attendance options on December …

WENATCHEE — Camp Fire USA's North Central Washington Council announced early registration discounts for its 2025 summer camp program at Camp Zanika Lache. Parents who register their …

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society appointed BJ Andersen as its new executive director on Nov. 4, following the departure of James Pumphrey in June. Andersen first began her …

OLYMPIA - Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson is tapping a Biden Administration official to lead the state’s Department of Ecology and to keep Washington at the forefront of the nation’s fight …

OLYMPIA - Businesses and nonprofit organizations should watch out for fraudulent letters that claim to be asking for money on behalf of the Washington Office of the Secretary of State. Since …

OLYMPIA — Washington state agencies announced Thursday that visitors will have 12 days in 2025 when they can access state-managed lands without purchasing a Discover Pass, including a new free …

WENATCHEE — A complex winter weather system is expected to bring challenging travel conditions to North Central Washington this weekend, with forecasters warning of a wintry mix including …

OLYMPIA - Many affordable housing projects in Washington are funded in part by the state’s Housing Trust Fund.  A new report from the Department of Commerce looked at the cost of …

WENATCHEE — Acclaimed Indigenous photographer and social documentarian Matika Wilbur will headline the Native American Classic at Wenatchee Valley College on December 7, joining a lineup that …

EAST WENATCHEE — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office received accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on November 19. The certification follows …

WENATCHEE — The National Weather Service in Spokane is warning residents across North Central Washington of hazardous winter weather conditions expected to persist through the weekend, with the …

OLYMPIA - State funds that pay for homelessness services in Washington are running low, and the Legislature may need to find extra money to avoid program cuts.  The Department of Commerce …

OLYMPIA - With the state facing a multi-billion dollar budget gap , Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered state agencies to freeze “most non-discretionary and non-essential” hiring, …

OKANOGAN—Tucked away in a draw southwest of Okanogan is a little building that is making a big difference in the lives of felines who have fallen on hard times. The Okanogan County Animal …

OLYMPIA —  The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking applications from winter sports enthusiasts for the agency’s snowmobile and non-motorized advisory …

PATEROS – The Transportation Benefit District (TBD) that the city council approved by ordinance in 2018, and the voters approved on the August 2021 ballot has just celebrated its sixth year in …

OKANOGAN—The Nov. 26 confirmation of Nov. 5 general election results did not come down to the wire for any races for county commissioner posts in Okanogan and Douglas counties. Both victorious …

Santa and Mrs. Claus listen to Christmas wishes during the tree lighting celebration in Legion Park on Saturday, Nov. 30. Guests were treated to hot chocolate and candy canes as they awaited the …