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Brewster applies for flood mitigation grant

BREWSTER – The city is attempting the equivalent of winning a championship game with a last second score from the far corner of the court. It has applied for a one-time $20 million …

Bridgeport Planning Commission addresses Community Engagement Plan

BRIDGEPORT – The city Planning Commission revisited additional work on its Community Engagement Plan during its regular meeting last Thursday, Dec. 5. “We are doing this project …

Lawmakers return to Olympia for meetings ahead of 2025 session

OLYMPIA - Child care affordability, crime trends, environmental protections, access to addiction treatment and housing costs. These are some of the issues on Washington lawmakers’ agenda this …

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and remote attendance options on December …

Camp Fire NCW offers early bird discount for summer 2025

WENATCHEE — Camp Fire USA's North Central Washington Council announced early registration discounts for its 2025 summer camp program at Camp Zanika Lache. Parents who register their …

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society’s new director focuses on staffing, community engagement

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society appointed BJ Andersen as its new executive director on Nov. 4, following the departure of James Pumphrey in June. Andersen first began her …

OLYMPIA - Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson is tapping a Biden Administration official to lead the state’s Department of Ecology and to keep Washington at the forefront of the nation’s fight …

Scammers claiming to be from a state agency are targeting WA businesses

OLYMPIA - Businesses and nonprofit organizations should watch out for fraudulent letters that claim to be asking for money on behalf of the Washington Office of the Secretary of State. Since …

State land agencies announce 2025 Discover Pass free days

OLYMPIA — Washington state agencies announced Thursday that visitors will have 12 days in 2025 when they can access state-managed lands without purchasing a Discover Pass, including a new free …

Weather service warns of slick roads, mountain snow

WENATCHEE — A complex winter weather system is expected to bring challenging travel conditions to North Central Washington this weekend, with forecasters warning of a wintry mix including …

Costs remain high for WA affordable housing projects

OLYMPIA - Many affordable housing projects in Washington are funded in part by the state’s Housing Trust Fund.  A new report from the Department of Commerce looked at the cost of …

WENATCHEE — Acclaimed Indigenous photographer and social documentarian Matika Wilbur will headline the Native American Classic at Wenatchee Valley College on December 7, joining a lineup that …

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 …

Freezing rain threatens North Central Washington through weekend

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 …

Fees that pay for WA homelessness programs running short

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 …

WA Gov. Inslee orders hiring and travel freeze for state agencies

OLYMPIA - With the state facing a multi-billion dollar budget gap , Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered state agencies to freeze “most non-discretionary and non-essential” hiring, …

Felines get a second chance at Animal Foster Care

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 …

State Parks seeks applications for Winter Recreation Advisory committees

OLYMPIA —  The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking applications from winter sports enthusiasts for the agency’s snowmobile and non-motorized advisory …

Pateros Transportation Benefit District completes sixth year

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 …

Timm, Agnew win commissioners; seats, TRH levy passes

OKANOGAN—The Nov. 26 confirmation of Nov. 5 general election results did not come down to the wire for any races for county commissioner posts in Okanogan and Douglas counties. Both victorious …

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