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Design discussions restart on hatchery’s salmon life cycle trail

LEAVENWORTH – With new momentum from recent grant funding, Cascade Fisheries, along with local and regional partners, is revisiting its decade-old designs for a Salmon Lifecycle Landscape …

Leavenworth approves dust control, sets rates for bear-resistant garbage totes

LEAVENWORTH – City Council addressed parking area dust problems, updated its garbage rate and fee schedule to include bear-resistant totes rates and more at its bi-monthly meeting on May 14. …

Leavenworth Farmers Market moves to new day, location

LEAVENWORTH - The Leavenworth Community Farmers Market is moving to Saturdays and back to its original home at Lions Park.  The Leavenworth Market will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lions Park.

Cascade Medical bids adieu to Commissioner Mall Boyd

LEAVENWORTH—After a decade of dedicated service, Commissioner Mall Boyd bid farewell to her role on the Cascade Medical Board of Commissioners, marking the end of an era in community healthcare …

First Annual Mai Blumenlauf was a run for everyone

LEAVENWORTH – The first annual Mai Blumenlauf, or May Flower Run, kicked off with over 200 participants this Mother’s Day. “I thought the day went really well. I really loved …

Icicle Fund brings together NCW nonprofits to inspire collaboration and impact

WENATCHEE - The Icicle Fund hosted a community celebration at Wenatchee Valley College on April 25 to amplify the work of nonprofits advancing the arts, environment, and history in North Central …

Stewardship Coalition educates locals on wildfire preparedness

LEAVENWORTH - Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition (CWSC) is a local program that is dedicated to raising awareness in the Leavenworth community of fire danger. The Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee …

Visiting Artist series closes with a celebration of Mexican music and art

LEAVENWORTH – Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) will be wrapping up its 2023-2024 Visiting Artist series with a night celebrating Mexican music and arts on May 12. “The evening …

Models dress to impress at WRI’s Trashion Show

LEAVENWORTH—Using trash as their medium, seventeen teams showcased their best artistic and fashion skills at Wenatchee River Institute’s third annual Trashion Show on Apr. 19. Every …

LEAVENWORTH - Cascade Medical Foundation has launched a new scholarship program to honor former administrator Mark Judy and support the professional growth of healthcare professionals. The Mark Judy …

Grizzly Bears to return to North Cascades Ecosystem

SEDRO-WOOLEY - The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced their decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region of Washington, where the …

Cascade High School brings back career fair with local emphasis

LEAVENWORTH – On Apr. 17, Cascade High School (CHS) students were given the opportunity to pick the brains of professionals during the school’s career fair, which included a professional …

LEAVENWORTH- The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has announced a new mobile application process for hikers seeking to obtain an Enchantment Permit Area Daily Lottery permit. Starting May 14, the …

Cascade High School seniors dazzle as Kens in Mr. Kodiak 2024 Barbie-inspired contest

LEAVENWORTH—Doors opened at 6:15 p.m., and a sizable portion of Leavenworth and beyond turned out to support the senior class of 2024. This year's Mr. Kodiak theme was based on the Barbie …

Cascade School District prepares for budget cuts in 2024-2025 academic year

LEAVENWORTH – In January, The Leavenworth Echo reported that Cascade School District (CSD) was facing financial pressure primarily due to revenue decreases, unforeseen inflationary expenses, …

Cascade School District navigates leadership changes at High School and Middle School

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade School District (CSD) is undergoing significant administrative shifts as it navigates both leadership adjustments and budgetary challenges. Earlier this month, Rudy Joya, …

AppleSox seeking host families for summer baseball season

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee AppleSox is seeking host families to provide housing for players during the upcoming season, which runs from early June through mid-August. The team is still looking to …

LEAVENWORTH - Link Transit is providing a complimentary shuttle service for the upcoming Leavenworth Earth Day Fair on Sunday, April 21. The fair will be held at Enchantment Park, where parking is …

Stevens Pass celebrates last weekend of winter season with a party

LEAVENWORTH – Blue skies and warm temperatures set the scene for a celebratory closing weekend at Stevens Pass Apr. 13 and 14.  The weekend kicked off Saturday with a community fair, …

LEAVENWORTH - Waste Loop, a local environmental organization, is set to host the annual Earth Day Fair on Sunday, April 21, at Enchantment Park. The event, which will run from 11 am to 4 pm, …

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