OLYMPIA - Democratic state lawmakers are again pushing a proposal to restrict rent hikes across Washington. Despite the rent cap bill’s dramatic failure last session, backers say its …

OLYMPIA - Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint Thursday for chopping billions in state spending while investing millions in education and public safety in his first term …

OLYMPIA - Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Wednesday named Julie Meredith, who manages massive road and highway projects like the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and State Route 520 floating bridge, …

BRIDGEPORT – The Douglas County PUD will be working in the cove lagoon at the Bridgeport Marina RV Park early this year to remove the remnants of an unused boat ramp located there. …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has appointed Tracy Donnelly as the new dean of Allied Health and Professional Technical Programs, a position she began December 9. In her new …

Conservation advocates and a federal wildlife agency are offering $20,000 for information on each of three recent wolf poaching incidents in Washington.  Since October, three gray wolves …

PATEROS – While the city had only seven calls for service by the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office over a recent 30-day period, several other cities in the county are having issues with …

BRIDGEPORT – The city has a water leak that is losing 40-50,000 gallons daily beyond what is normal. Superintendent of Public Works Stuart Dezellem told the Dec. 18 meeting of the Bridgeport …

BRIDGEPORT – The city took another step closer toward renovation of the business corridor as part of the SR-173 Revitalization Plan. City Clerk/Treasurer Judy Brown and Superintendent of Public …

OKANOGAN – Following three well-attended contentious public hearings that drew testimony from county residents, the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted d in the revisions to …

BRIDGEPORT – Effective in 2025 the city is pulling the plug on its electric vehicle charging station, the only one between Pateros and Grand Coulee along State Routes 117 and 174. The …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will convene a virtual meeting Friday to address proposed commercial whale watching regulations and other matters. The three-hour …

WENATCHEE — The U.S. Forest Service will hold a public meeting this month to discuss proposed changes to the Northwest Forest Plan, which has guided federal forest management since 1994. …

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 Friday, …

WENATCHEE - The Community Foundation of NCW is now accepting scholarship applications for students who plan to attend community college, university, or trade school in Fall 2025.   …

OLYMPIA - In about two weeks, 147 state representatives and senators will descend on the Capitol for 105 days of lawmaking.  Hundreds of others — lobbyists, support staff, press and …

OLYMPIA - Washington Democrats are preparing for a legislative session where new taxes will be a major focus to solve a multi-billion dollar state budget hole.   House Speaker Laurie …

OLYMPIA - The upcoming legislative session will see high levels of turnover among Washington state lawmakers.  Following the retirements of longtime legislators, a few redistricting …

BREWSTER – With the inauguration of Donald Trump less than a month away on Jan. 20, law enforcement offices across the nation are reaching out to their communities to explain how they intend to …

EAST WENATCHEE - The Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts chapter will host its January meeting on Monday, January 6, featuring CPR training for heart patients and their caregivers from four North Central …