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WDFW seeks members for new North Central Washington advisory committee

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking members for a new Regional Engagement Committee (REC) in North Central Washington. The committee will represent local …

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society appoints new executive director

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) announced the appointment of BJ Andersen as its new Executive Director, effective November 4. Andersen, a Certified Animal Welfare …

Beavers gain traction as key players in Washington's stream restoration efforts

LEAVENWORTH – As river restoration and salmon recovery has been spearheaded by various advocates throughout the valley, Trout Unlimited is adding beavers to the conversation through the …

Citizenship classes offered at three NCW Libraries branches

WENATCHEE - NCW Libraries and Hand in Hand Immigration Services are partnering to offer weekly citizenship classes at the Wenatchee, Peshastin and Quincy libraries.   NCW Libraries will …

NCW Tech Alliance announces winners of 2024 AI Skill-A-Thon

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance announced Tuesday the winners of its 2024 AI Skill-A-Thon, awarding over $10,000 in cash prizes sponsored by Microsoft. The competition, part of the …

Brewster city judge values connections over collections

BREWSTER—After listening to Judge Alex Thomason's approach to citizens who appear in his chambers at city hall, one almost wants to get a citation just to experience the creative and engaging …

Berryman Park renovation nears completion in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT—Berryman Park is sporting a new look as the final pieces of its facelift fall into place this month. The Quad City Herald spoke with Public Works Superintendent Stuart Dezellem last …

Brewster swings for the fences with $20 million EPA grant application

BREWSTER –It’s a long shot with a short application window, but the City of Brewster is applying to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in pursuit of a $20 million grant to fund …

WENATCHEE - NCW Libraries will host local artist Lupillo Beltran at three locations in October and November, exploring how humans utilize symbols to communicate and share stories and traditions. …

Recycling, composting panel set for Oct. 29 in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — A panel discussion on recycling and composting practices in Chelan and Douglas Counties will take place on October 29. The event, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pybus …

Legislative candidates weigh in on STEM education at Wenatchee forum

WENATCHEE – Legislative candidates from Districts 7, 12, and 13 shared their thoughts on the future of STEM education and career-connected learning for youth through a forum on Oct. 7.  …

NCW Tech Alliance announces finalists for 2024 Innovator Awards

WENATCHEE—The NCW Tech Alliance has announced the fifteen finalists for its 23rd Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon, which will be held on November 5 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. The …

Bridgeport Library invites public to shape future design

BRIDGEPORT — The Bridgeport Public Library will host a community engagement event as part of a larger initiative to reimagine library spaces across North Central Washington. The October 23 …

Mediation skills training available in Wenatchee Valley this fall

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) announced its upcoming mediation training courses, scheduled for November 2024 and March 2025. The courses will train new mediators …

Bridgeport Class of 1974 opens 50-year time capsule

BRIDGEPORT—Half a hundred years ago, in 1974, President Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal. The average price of a gallon of gas was 42 cents, a dozen eggs 45 cents, and the …

Douglas County Commissioners to hold budget work sessions

EAST WENATCHEE—According to the board's official agenda, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a series of budget work sessions for October 7 and 8. The sessions will …

Plug-In NCW’s EV Line Up champions electric vehicle adoption in North Central Washington

WENATCHEE – On October 2, Plug-In North Central Washington (Plug-In NCW) hosted its second annual 'EV Line Up' at Rocky Reach Dam Park, as part of National Drive Electric Week, which ran from …

Washington State to close 14 motorized Sno-Parks for 2024-25 season

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program will temporarily close fourteen motorized Sno-parks for the 2024-25 winter season. This decision is due to a roughly 25 percent …

Cascadia Conservation District to hold board meeting on Oct. 18

WENATCHEE - The Cascadia Conservation District will hold its Regular Board meeting on Friday, October 18, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and …

WENATCHEE — The Upper Columbia region has been awarded $5,071,069 in state grants for salmon recovery projects, as part of a $50.3 million funding initiative approved by the Salmon Recovery …

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