LEAVENWORTH—Chelan County Fire District #3 (CCFD #3) has begun fuel reduction work along Chumstick Highway as part of its Chumstick Corridor Evacuation Route Enhancement project in partnership …

CHELAN COUNTY - The Chelan County Commissioners have awarded $481,000 in lodging tax grants to eight local agencies for capital projects aimed at boosting overnight tourist visits. The funds, …

CASHMERE - Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reported that deputies arrested Marcos Depaz, a 37-year-old male from Cashmere, in connection with a storage unit burglary and a theft from a hardware …

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 …

WENATCHEE – With the arrival of warmer temperatures comes a sight that’s as familiar to spring travelers in north central Washington as the winding roads and rapidly changing weather: …

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) is seeking public comment on proposed rules regarding the use of synthetic media, also known as "deepfakes," in political …

EAST WENATCHEE — Thriving Together NCW, a regional nonprofit dedicated to advancing health and well-being, announces the launch of a survey designed to gather information from residents in …

LEAVENWORTH — Spring is the season when reindeer start having their babies, and two newborns have already arrived at Leavenworth Reindeer Farm - Baby Gustav (named after Leavenworth's famous …

PESHASTIN—The Peshastin Public Library is currently closed for renovations and is expected to reopen in mid- to late summer. During the closure, the NCW Libraries Bookmobile will make special …

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 …

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 …

LEAVENWORTH—The U.S. Forest Service and Chelan County Natural Resources are collaborating with the North Central Washington Forest Health Collaborative (NCWFHC) to host a community open house …

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 …

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 …

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

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

LEAVENWORTH – The Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) Board and Friends of Leavenworth Pool (FOLP) held a special meeting on Apr. 17 to discuss ways to secure a financially …

LEAVENWORTH - Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA), Village Art in the Park (VAP), and Cascade School District have announced that ICCA and VAP will be sponsoring elementary and middle school …