Press Releases
OLyMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee, in consultation with the state’s construction industry, announced a plan today to allow current construction projects to be completed.
The recommendations were informed by workers, contractors, health and safety experts, and local government officials, for safe...
WENATCHEE - The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority has been working with the Washington State Department of Commerce in administering the Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant Program. This program was announced by Governor Inslee on March 18 to assist small businesses...
OLYMPIA - Numbers: As of 11:59 p.m. on April 21, there are 12,494 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state, an increase of 212 cases in the last 24 hours. Visit the Department of Health’s website for cases by county, demographics, and more.
April 21 Telebriefing: The...
OLYMPIA – During this challenging time, Washington WIC is here for vulnerable families. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC gives families access to nutritious foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support, health assessments and referrals...
WENATCHEE - The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $89,750 to 24 nonprofits
across the region who have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic. The funds come from the Helping Hands Grant, the Board of
Trustees Fund, and donations from the public.
"When we started to see the...
OLYMPIA - The arrival of spring typically means drivers in Washington have until March 31 to remove studded tires. However, this year the Washington State Department of Transportation is further extending the deadline to Friday, May 15, due to COVID-19 virus concerns and Gov. Jay Inslee's Stay...
StatePoint - COVID-19 has the public rethinking how they stay healthy -- both physically and mentally. Even those in good health can start to feel anxious and fearful when the words ‘pandemic’ and ‘social distancing’ are mentioned.
But can you stay active and mentally healthy while social...
BPT - As days grow longer and new blooms appear, it can only mean one thing: Spring is here and with it comes the task of spring cleaning. For people with allergies, spring cleaning does more than spruce up a home. When done correctly, it removes dust, mold, dander and other allergy triggers...
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee announced additional guidance today (March 28) related to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” proclamation to slow the spread of COVID-19. Inslee also sent a government-to-government letter to Washington’s tribal communities.
Guidance on funerals
In partnership with...
OLYMPIA - The Department of Licensing (DOL) is temporarily closing all driver licensing lobbies beginning March 31, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All appointments are being canceled at this time and no appointments will be made going forward.
“The safety and health of both...
Ward Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA