The legislative session has begun its third week and much work is occurring. The session itself is based on a rigorous schedule involving committee work, bill consideration, and budget development. …

After two years of virtual legislative sessions, legislators returned to Olympia on Monday, Jan. 9 for opening ceremonies. It was great to see the galleries filled with family, friends, and staff. …

WENATCHEE -- The North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCWEDD) is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Supernova Business Launch Competition (SBLC). The deadline to apply …

WENATCHEE - The Apple STEM Network is proud to announce the full line-up for the Science in Our Valley Spring Seminar Series. The seminar series is open to the public and will kick off in February at …

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The opening gavel of the 2023 session fell at noon on Monday, Jan. 9. It's an honor to be back in Olympia representing the values and interests of the 12th …

CHELAN/WENATCHEE - Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point in Time Count from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the YWCA in Wenatchee, 212 First St.  The …

 The Leavenworth City Council gathered for their scheduled bi-weekly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on January 10. The main discussion point during this meeting was a presentation by H2 Engineering on the …

Cascade Medical Foundation welcomes some new faces going into 2023, with a new administrator and a new slate of officers. Nevonne McDaniels joined the Foundation as the new administrator in November. …

The 2023 legislative session began on January 9th. This session takes place following elections within the new legislative district boundaries and will include development of the three state budgets …

WENATCHEE – The annual Flywheel Investment Conference presented by Moss Adams, Ogden Murphy Wallace, Confluence Health, and Microsoft has opened applications for the 2023 investment …

TUMWATER — Apprenticeship programs result in safer workers. That’s the conclusion of a first-of-its-kind study by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries …

Rep. Mike Steele , R-Chelan, has been reappointed to serve as the ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee when the Legislature convened for the 2023 session on Monday, Jan. 9. …

WENATCHEE - On December 8, 2022, Chelan County Deputies responded to a male passed out in a vehicle in Manson, WA. Deputies that arrived on scene recognized the male as Caleb Ritz, a 39 year old male …

JANUARY, 2022 Simply Found Boutique’s HVAC System Catches Fire By: Megan Sokol When owner Carlos Bernal got an urgent call from his manager, he could sense that things might be …

Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett reports that on Dec. 16, at approximately 1858 hours, RIVERCOM dispatch was contacted by an unknown male who stated he was angry over an incident that happened …

OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee released his 2023–25 budget proposals today, urging legislators to continue prioritizing investments in housing, homelessness, and behavioral health with urgency and …

OLYMPIA – Washington’s new Clean Fuel Standard will begin cutting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation – the state’s largest source of carbon pollution. Over the …

On a recent evening, about ten families with children of all ages arrived at Peshastin Dryden Elementary and entered the cafeteria for a night of educational resources and camaraderie. These families …

TUMWATER — A new state law taking effect Jan. 1 requires employers to include specific wage or salary details and a description of benefits when they post a job opportunity. To make sure …

The City of Leavenworth today announced the 2023 Leavenworth Fund grant recipients. The Leavenworth Fund is the official grant program through which the City of Leavenworth accepts requests from …