Washington State Standard OLYMPIA - Supporters and opponents of a proposal to slash public defender caseloads in Washington made their closing arguments to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday. …

Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts and preventing the completion of thousands of firearm sales. The …

WENATCHEE — The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has begun issuing Christmas tree cutting permits for the 2024 holiday season through three purchase options. The U.S. Forest Service …

TONASKET – Military veterans are in the spotlight in recognition of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, as more than a dozen have been honored at Quilts of Valor ceremonies leading up to and including …

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance celebrated innovation and technological advancement in North Central Washington during its 23rd Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon, drawing more than 320 …

BREWSTER – Anyone walking into the Harvest Bazaar at the Brewster-Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center last Saturday, Nov. 2, could not miss the large display just inside the door of colorful …

BREWSTER – A dispute over water rights involving a shared water line between the Brewster School District and a Sunset Avenue homeowner resulted in an airing of grievances during the public …

PORTLAND, Ore. — Tara Umphries, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the U.S. Forest Service, has been appointed as the new Forest Supervisor for the …

PATEROS – Amid the ongoing construction on Commercial Avenue improvements from Lakeshore Drive on the west end to Dawson Street on the east, the city council met on Oct. 21 to hear the latest …

OKANOGAN – For the second time since May, Greater Good Charities Big Fix 2.0 brought its spay and neuter clinics for dogs and cats to Okanogan County in response to the huge turnout for their …

LEAVENWORTH—Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) Executive Director Phil Lacey will transition into a new role as Executive Director of the Icicle Fund. “The work that Icicle Fund …

EAST WENATCHEE—Douglas County commissioners will conduct budget reviews and public meetings during the final week of October to discuss departmental budgets and public services. The Board …

PATEROS – Following nearly a decade of closed seasons, steelhead fishing has returned to the Upper Columbia River effective Oct. 16 for a period yet to be determined by the Washington …

BREWSTER – The Oct. 16 regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce put the final touches on nearly back-to-back celebrations coming up with Halloween on Oct. 31, and Dia de los Muertos (Day of …

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Transportation reports its crews from Port Angeles to Pullman have trained for winter weather, stocked storage sheds and inspected more than 560 …

BREWSTER – The Economic Alliance (EA) brought its arsenal of business tools and services to the regular monthly meeting of the city council last Thursday, Oct. 17. Executive Director Roni …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking members for a new Regional Engagement Committee (REC) in North Central Washington. The committee will represent local …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) announced the appointment of BJ Andersen as its new Executive Director, effective November 4. Andersen, a Certified Animal Welfare …

LEAVENWORTH – As river restoration and salmon recovery has been spearheaded by various advocates throughout the valley, Trout Unlimited is adding beavers to the conversation through the …

WENATCHEE - NCW Libraries and Hand in Hand Immigration Services are partnering to offer weekly citizenship classes at the Wenatchee, Peshastin and Quincy libraries.   NCW Libraries will …