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Glacial history of the Pacific Northwest

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute is set to host a presentation on the glacial history of the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, August 13. The event will …

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 …

Three Rivers Hospital revisits building plans, seeks efficiency

BREWSTER—Strategic planning for a new Three Rivers Hospital (TRH) building continues to be a primary topic for the Board of Commissioners, which met on Wednesday, July 31. CEO Scott Graham …

Skippers meet for Brewster Salmon Derby orientation

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 …

Airbnb for hummingbirds: Bridgeport woman's accidental avian haven

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 …

Pateros Brewster Community Resource Center officially closes

PATEROS— After nearly a decade of supporting the needs of community residents experiencing hard times, a local nonprofit provider officially closed its doors on August 1. The Pateros …

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

12 arrested in multi-agency child exploitation sting

WENATCHEE - A multi-agency operation targeting individuals allegedly involved in sexual abuse and exploitation of children led to the arrest of 12 people in Chelan and Douglas Counties over the …

Bridgeport adds projects to State Transportation Improvement Plan

BRIDGEPORT – The Columbia Avenue downtown renovation project that the Revitalization Committee has been pursuing in its latest meetings was among new projects added to or modified in the …

Bridgeport approves new Law Enforcement Services Agreement

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 Apple Pie Jamboree hits another one out of the park

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. …

Washington-based feature film highlights Cashmere, Leavenworth

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 …

King salmon season open for annual Brewster Derby

BREWSTER – King salmon season is open for the upcoming 18 th annual Brewster King Salmon Derby, August 2-4, but there are restrictions as to where kings can be caught. The popular Brewster …

WENATCHEE - Federal and state officials will host a virtual community meeting on July 30 to discuss the ongoing Central Washington Initiative, a comprehensive effort to reduce wildfire risks and …

OMAK — The Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club Foundation has announced the availability of two scholarships for students attending Wenatchee Valley College-North in Omak for the 2024-2025 academic year. …

Bridgeport pursues fence permit, off-street parking requirements

BRIDGEPORT – The city needs to add a fence permit and off-street parking requirement to its municipal code. That is the message Superintendent of Public Instruction Stuart Dezellem told the …

WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity

WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous …

Brewster’s Digital Equity Day, marking one year since closing the digital divide

BREWSTER—The city council approved a proclamation designating Sept. 8 as Digital Equity Day, just a month shy of the Oct. 5, 2023, one-year anniversary of groundbreaking ceremonies marking the …

Renovation work underway in Bridgeport’s Berryman Park

BRIDGEPORT – Renovation work was underway in Berryman Park when the Bridgeport Revitalization Committee met in the city hall conference room on Wednesday, July 18. J.M. Construction of …

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