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 …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced it is now accepting applications for up to $400,000 in funding for conservation projects that support some of the …

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 …

CHELAN – As wildfire risk accelerates, homeowners’ insurance costs rise, and coverage becomes increasingly difficult to acquire and keep, the Chelan Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners …

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 …

EAST WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) announced a special Veterans Day presentation focusing on World War I military research, challenging common misconceptions about …

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 …

BRIDGEPORT—City contract planner Kurt Danison occasionally visits the city council to update members on the city comprehensive plan and where the city is in the process. The regular monthly …

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 …

BRIDGEPORT – The city has joined the growing list of municipalities that are banning fireworks inside their limits as an added fire preventative measure in the face of hotter summer …

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 …

WENATCHEE - Washington State University is launching a fundraising campaign this fall for a new Plant Growth Facility at the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC). The …

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 …