Saturday, March 15, 2025
EAST WENATCHEE — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office received accreditation from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on November 19. The certification follows …
WENATCHEE — The National Weather Service in Spokane is warning residents across North Central Washington of hazardous winter weather conditions expected to persist through the weekend, with the …
OLYMPIA - State funds that pay for homelessness services in Washington are running low, and the Legislature may need to find extra money to avoid program cuts. The Department of Commerce …
OKANOGAN—Tucked away in a draw southwest of Okanogan is a little building that is making a big difference in the lives of felines who have fallen on hard times. The Okanogan County Animal …
PATEROS – The Transportation Benefit District (TBD) that the city council approved by ordinance in 2018, and the voters approved on the August 2021 ballot has just celebrated its sixth year in …
WENATCHEE – “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” will return to the Music Theater of Wenatchee this December. The musical tells the true story of soldiers laying down their …
OLYMPIA - Washington lawmakers have begun teeing up legislation ahead of the 2025 session. Monday marked the first day they could pre-file bills. Legislators will have 105 days to push their …
BRIDGEPORT—In compliance with the state Growth Management Act (GMA), the City of Bridgeport has a comprehensive plan that includes six-year and 20-year capital facilities projects. The city is …
WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington announced the distribution of $63,500 in grants to 36 organizations through its Woods Family Music & Arts Fund, supporting …
BREWSTER – A scene played out in community centers, churches, and goodwill hubs across the nation unfolded Thanksgiving Day at Columbia Post 97 of the Brewster American Legion when the public …
WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has announced the appointment of Marcine Miller as its new executive director of communications, marketing, and media relations. Miller, who will serve …
OLYMPIA - A 5,000-member public employee union in Washington that overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract in September is accusing the governor’s office and several community colleges …
LEAVENWORTH – Stevens Pass announced that it will open on Nov. 29 for the 2024-2025 winter season, a week earlier than anticipated. The mountain initially planned to open on Dec. 6, but …
WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation (NCEF) has received a contribution from Wheatland Bank to support its Teacher Classroom Grant Program, expanding its network of community …
OLYMPIA - Long lines on Election Day aren’t common in Washington with the state’s vote-by-mail system. But this year, some counties were inundated with people taking advantage of a …
PATEROS – The city council voted to approve property and emergency medical service (EMS) tax revenue increases allowed by ordinance at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 18. It also adopted …
OLYMPIA - The natural gas initiative Washington voters approved calls for erasing some of the state’s building codes but that might not happen when the measure takes effect next month. …
OLYMPIA - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is warning of a budget deficit in excess of $10 billion and calling on state agencies to pare spending now to deal with it. A Nov. 8 memo from Inslee’s …
EAST WENATCHEE — Amazon has opened a new delivery station in the Wenatchee area, expanding the e-commerce company's logistics network in North Central Washington. The facility, designated …
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) will host its second annual Santa Paws 2K/5K run/walk on Saturday, December 14, along the Apple Capital Loop Trail to raise funds for pets …