EAST WENATCHEE — RiverCom 911, the emergency communications center serving Chelan and Douglas counties, has purchased 12.7 acres of land for $1,422,400 to construct a new facility, the agency …

WENATCHEE VALLEY—The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority (CDRPA) is seeking to improve Pangborn Airport’s limited ground transportation options, more efficiently connecting the vital …

PATEROS – The race results were not available at press time, but a scorecard was not necessary to judge that everyone enjoyed the roar and rooster tails at the annual Terry Troxel Memorial …

BREWSTER –Backpacks outnumbered kids at the first Back-To-School Giveaway held at the Brewster Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, August 17. Hundreds of backpacks and supply kits ensured …

PATEROS—When the school doors open on August 26, it will be the beginning of a new experience for Pateros students. They will try out a four-day school week that will give them Fridays off for …

PATEROS – There is still time to hit the links and support Columbia Post 97 of the Brewster American Legion by purchasing a foursome at its golf tournament this week. The sixth annual …

BELLINGHAM — Peoples Bank has opened applications for its annual Impact Grant program, offering a total of $35,000 in funding to local non-profit organizations. The program includes a …

BRIDGEPORT—Park passersby will notice a new look transforming Berryman Park amid the landscaping and heavy equipment that have been on the grounds since July. Prominent among the new facilities …

PATEROS – The roar of racing hydros will once again echo across the waters of Lake Pateros when the annual Terry Troxell Memorial Regatta returns to Pateros on Saturday and Sunday, August …

WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center (WVMCC) is taking registrations for its final public guided tour of the year, led by Randy Lewis, a Native P’Squosa Washingtonian …

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries reported increased library engagement across its five-county service area in 2023, according to the organization's annual report. The report shows a 22% rise in …

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance, North Central Education Services District (NCESD), and the Apple STEM Network will host the 4th Annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expo on August 21 at the …

BRIDGEPORT — Douglas County officials announced Monday that construction on the Upper Pearl Hill Bridge replacement project will begin August 19, nearly four years after the structure sustained …

OLYMPIA — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued a stark warning Monday about the threat of election misinformation, particularly deepfakes and AI-generated content, as the state …

BREWSTER—The mandatory skippers meeting, which precedes the start of the 18th annual Brewster King Salmon Derby, was held at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 1, in Columbia Cove Park.  Under …

BRIDGEPORT—Discreetly hidden yet in plain sight, somewhere in the city hangs Bungee Cord Bungalow, perhaps one of the more ingenious and delightful seasonal homes around these parts. The …

LEAVENWORTH -- The Icicle Fund, a nonprofit organization supporting arts, history, and environmental initiatives in North Central Washington, announced that Executive Director Christine Morgan will …

BRIDGEPORT – An agreement that has been in the discussion and negotiation process since late 2023 concluded last week when the city council put its stamp of approval on a new Law Enforcement …

PATEROS—Despite a spell of triple-digit heat, the 77th annual Apple Jamboree—family fun since 1947—filled the three days of July 19-21 with something for everyone on land and water. …

CASHMERE – Cashmere, Leavenworth, and US-2 will be featured in “Evergreens,” a Washington-based feature-length film. The cast and crew spent multiple days filming at the Outpost …