Press Releases
OLYMPIA - The Department of Health is collaborating with Safeway Inc. and Albertsons Companies LLC and with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to offer free measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination for uninsured child care workers and volunteers. As of July 28, 2019, Washington...
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced last week the following:
New Fire Danger
Rating System
In the Central and Eastern part of the state, a new fire danger rating system has been implemented. Instead of basing the fire danger rating by county, it is now...
Rock Island Waterfront Redevelopment and
Energy and Technology Innovation Campus
The Port received an additional $120,000 grant from the Department of Ecology to do further assessment on the potentially contaminated portions of the old silicon plant site. This work will help refine what the...
PATEROS/BREWSTER – Under the theme “A Universe of Stories” libraries across North Central Washington are preparing for a summer filled with reading challenges, science and technology, theatrical programs, crafts and more. Sign-up now.
Local NCRL branches will include the following summer...
EAST WENATCHEE – Business owners in Washington are responsible for knowing which taxes to report. To help them, the Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners on Aug. 20, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., Douglas County Fire District, 377 Eastmont...
(STATEPOINT)- It happens every summer. Pets left in vehicles with no owner in sight. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for this circumstance to be dangerous or even deadly. Even on a temperate day, the greenhouse effect of rolled-up windows can heat up a car to 116 degrees F within an hour,...
SEATTLE – Wildfires in Canada are burning, and already smoke from the fires is drifting into Washington, and potentially bringing significant health risks. Smoke from wildfires can be a lethal hazard for those in affected areas and across the state as wind gusts blow smoke throughout the region.
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New survey finds widespread misconceptions about blood donation
NCW — Today, the American Red Cross launches the Missing Types campaign to raise awareness for lifesaving blood donations and urge the public to make an appointment to give blood or platelets this summer.
During the Missing Types...
WINTHROP — The American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges eligible donors to give now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations. As a thank-you for helping replenish the blood supply, all donors who come to give blood or platelets now through...
OKANOGAN - The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee is meeting 6 p.m., March 14, at the Commissioners Hearing Room 237, 4th N. in Okanogan. There is an opening for a Committee Member. If anyone is interested. Send a letter of intent to the Okanogan County Commissioners, 123 - 5th Ave N,...
NCW 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