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WENATCHEE — The North Central Educational Service District has appointed veteran educator Robert Shacklett to its Board of Directors, representing District 1 in Okanogan County. Shacklett, …

OKANOGAN – Big Fix 3.0, the popular free spay and neuter clinic held at the Okanogan County Fairground and Agriplex from June 26-29, was another venue that played to a packed house of canines …

Wildly Caring: “Hockey Fights Cancer” night raises funds for local patients

WENATCHEE — The ice rink at the Town Toyota Center recently hosted an event that, while more restrained than a typical Wenatchee Wild hockey game, left a significant impact. On July 2, …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College recognized outstanding students from its Wenatchee and Omak campuses during recent commencement ceremonies and convocations, presenting President’s …

WENATCHEE — Campfire restrictions across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest expanded on July 2 in response to increasing fire danger driven by continued hot, dry weather and worsening …

Applications open for Legacy Fund grants

WENATCHEE — Nonprofit organizations serving the communities of Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Upper Valley, and Wenatchee Valley can now apply for the Community Foundation of North Central …

Apple Acres fire triggers evacuation warnings, highway closure

CHELAN – A fast-moving brush fire that started around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, July 2, south of Wells Dam near Antoine Creek Road and Apple Acres Road has grown to more than 2,000 acres at …

Waterville Rollers annual Car Show teams up with Farm and Craft Market at Pioneer Park July 12

WATERVILLE — It’s that time of year again, when the Waterville Main Street Association hosts the first of their farm and craft markets of the season in historic downtown Waterville. This …

Community Bookmobile adds extra summer stops this year in Chelan, Douglas, Grant Counties

WENATCHEE — The NCW Libraries Bookmobile is launching its new summer schedule, bringing an exciting array of new stops to Chelan, Douglas, and Grant counties. The mobile library offers books, …

GEORGE — What started as a music festival for everyone who attended ended up as a major drug bust operation for the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) and Grant County’s Interagency …

Crime scene DNA believed to belong to Decker

CHELAN COUNTY — Blood found at the scene of the Decker sisters’ triple homicide has been matched to their father and suspected murderer, Travis Decker, according to investigators. …

Pateros council addresses Peninsula Park, Methow Memorial ussues

PATEROS – The Peninsula Park estuary and Monument to the Methow were among topics of discussion at the June meeting of the city council. City Administrator Jord Wilson discussed a city …

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) has awarded $31,800 in grants through its NCW Foundation for Youth program over the past year, funding projects that …

Sheriff’s Office refutes TikTok claim as search for Travis Decker continues

CHELAN COUNTY – Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has debunked a TikTok video claiming Travis Decker was taken into custody after a standoff, reiterating that the interagency search …

Pomas Fire grows to 362 acres in Glacier Peak Wilderness

GLACIER PEAK WILDERNESS – Firefighters face low humidity, west winds, and heavy dead timber as they continue to respond to the Pomas Fire, which has grown to an estimated 362 acres since it was …

Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office maintains patrols for Decker, asks residents for help

KITTITAS COUNTY – Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputies and tactical team members are continuing to maintain elevated patrols as law enforcement searches for Travis Decker in …

Manhunt evolves as search teams work to surround Decker

WENATCHEE — The search for Travis Decker continues to evolve as law enforcement agencies shift tactics and deploy specialized resources in their pursuit. Decker, 32, of the Wenatchee area, …

Campfire restrictions take effect June 13 for Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest

WENATCHEE — The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective June 13th, limiting campfires to designated, developed recreation sites and specific …

Tip leads authorities to Blewett Pass area in Travis Decker manhunt

BLEWETT PASS – Authorities say they have tracked a subject believed to be Travis Decker into the Blewett Pass/ Highway 97 area. In a June 10 update, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office …

Grief experts help community navigate the loss of Olivia, Evelyn, and Paityn Decker

LEAVENWORTH – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Behavioral Health Unit organized three town hall meetings to help the community as it mourns the deaths of three sisters, Olivia, …

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