OKANOGAN—Despite the high heat, the 77th annual Okanogan County Fair brought out the best from local FFA chapters in Brewster and Pateros. Nearly two dozen exhibitors turned out with swine, …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) honored its founding director and recognized a community peacebuilder during its 2024 Annual Celebration. The sold-out …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority (CDRPA) has released the Phase 2 Report for the Regional Sports Complex Feasibility Study, advancing the evaluation of a potential new …

WENATCHEE — The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest implemented new food storage regulations on September 16 to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, particularly with bears. The rules require …

WENATCHEE—NCW Libraries will host a virtual presentation on September 26 at 6 p.m. exploring the challenges faced by Latinas in the United States. The program, titled "The Firsts: Latina …

WENATCHEE — The Washington State University Extension Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program is accepting applications for its 2025 basic training course, beginning in January. The program …

WINTHROP - Loup Loup Ski Bowl, a community ski hill in Okanogan County, has announced several new initiatives for the upcoming season. The ski area is introducing a Kids Ski Free Program, …

BREWSTER—While the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners continues to evaluate options for constructing a new facility, the hospital will ask voters to approve the renewal of the …

BREWSTER – At precisely 9:11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, a small group of citizens gathered at the memorial in Legion Park to observe the 23 rd anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World …

LEAVENWORTH - The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan County and partners in Washington state are taking a pioneering step in wildfire risk mitigation by launching the first Forest Resilience …

PATEROS—At the August meeting of the city council, Mayor Kelly Hook read an official proclamation designating October 2024 as Filipino American History Month (FAHM). The proclamation …

PATEROS—The NCW Sports Rink and Event Center is gaining momentum from both support and funding as it pursues its goal of creating a home for itself in Pateros. The proponents delivered a …

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District has announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting, scheduled for Friday, September 20, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival will take place on Sept. 21 at Rocky Reach Park and Discovery Center, offering educational activities and cultural experiences centered around …

BREWSTER – The arrest of a man suspected of intoxication and cocaine use near the Brewster Elementary School prompted a brief lockdown of the school as Brewster police officers responded to the …

BREWSTER – Whenever you see the city fire and emergency vehicles serving among the escorts for Brewster students and athletes heading off to compete in the many events they qualify for every …

BREWSTER – Dozens of classic and custom cars and trucks – in this case nearly four dozen – turned out for an afternoon of music, food, fun, and craftsmanship at the 2024 Cars at the …

OKANOGAN — Okanogan County's labor market displayed a complex mix of growth and challenges in July, according to a comprehensive labor area summary released by the Employment Security …

WENATCHEE—The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force has launched an online survey to gather public opinion on homelessness in Chelan and Douglas counties. The survey, available until …

EAST WENATCHEE — Health officials have issued an alert after confirming a rabid bat was discovered at a popular camping destination in Chelan County, potentially exposing visitors to the deadly …