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Upper Valley partnership tackles CNA shortage with paid training program

LEAVENWORTH – Through a partnership between Cascade Medical and Mountain Meadows Senior Living, the Upper Valley Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) Training Program offers paid training to …

Charm Walk fundraiser to support Cascade School District teachers

LEAVENWORTH—Cascade Education Foundation (CEF) is hosting its second annual Charm Walk during the Autumn Leaf Festival, raising money to support teachers in Cascade School District (CSD). …

LEAVENWORTH – Construction of the organization “Upper Valley Cross’s” (UVC) envisioned, seventy-foot tall, illuminated cross near the summit of Tumwater Mountain, which began …

Leavenworth kicks off community revisioning series

LEAVENWORTH – Approximately 150 people, plus 25 live stream viewers, attended the first session of the city’s four-part community revisioning series on Sept. 9. “I knew …

Nahahum Canyon wildfire contained, evacuation orders lowered

CASHMERE — A wildfire that threatened residents in  Nahahum Canyon has been contained, allowing officials to lower evacuation orders by Monday evening. The Wynnie Fire, which began as …

Nahahum Canyon wildfire prompts evacuations

CASHMERE — A rapidly spreading wildfire in the Nahahum Canyon area near Cashmere has prompted evacuations and a multi-agency response as firefighters battle the blaze in challenging terrain. …

Fire crews gain control of Blewett Fire, focus shifts to new 100-acre Swauk Fire

BLEWETT PASS – Firefighting efforts continue along US-97 as crews gain control of the Blewett Fire and efforts shift to the 100-acre Swauk Fire, which started on Sept. 8. According to the …

Chelan County Fair steps back to roots in cowboy boots

CASHMERE– Beautiful music, delicious food, and spectacular attractions intermingled once more in the Heart of Washington as the Chelan County Fair returned to Cashmere for an annual weekend of …

Cascadia Conservation District sets hybrid board meeting

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District has announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting, scheduled for Friday, September 20, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Oktoberfest, recently recognized as one of the nation's top outdoor festivals, is set to return with an enhanced beer selection and a new cashless payment system …

Cashmere's Repair Cafe: Stitching community together while reducing waste

CASHMERE– The chatter of sewing machines and laughter echoed throughout one of Cashmere’s oldest buildings as locals gathered at Eastside Rebuild for a monthly Repair Cafe.  …

Wenatchee River Salmon Festival returns on Sept. 21

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival will take place on Sept. 21 at Rocky Reach Park and Discovery Center, offering educational activities and cultural experiences centered around …

Building NCW serves up Chefs on Tour tickets, kicking off 30th Annual Home Tour event

WENATCHEE—Local small business organization Building NCW (BNCW) welcomes community members to its 30th annual Home Tour event, a September weekend of inspiration, industry, and regional …

Unit lot subdivision advances to Leavenworth City Council following Planning Commission approval

LEAVENWORTH – The Planning Commission unanimously approved drafted code for unit lot subdivision, which is intended to allow more flexible creation of lots of varying sizes and types. The …

Jazz concert to boost local healthcare

LEAVENWORTH — The Cascade Medical Foundation will host its third annual "Jive Time in the Cascades" fundraising concert on Sept. 21, 2024, at the Leavenworth Festhalle in downtown Leavenworth. …

LEAVENWORTH — A 43-year-old female climber was rescued after falling approximately 25 feet on the Saber Route of Castle Rock in the Tumwater Canyon on Friday morning. The Chelan County …

Blewett Fire reaches 35 percent containment

BLEWETT PASS – The 17-acre Blewett Fire is at 35 percent containment, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced shortly before 11 a.m. on Sept. 6. Highway 97 is open with a reduced speed zone …

Highway 97 reopens as firefighting efforts continue on Blewett Pass

BLEWETT PASS—Highway 97 reopened with single-lane pilot car-controlled traffic from mileposts 163 to 164 on Blewett Pass, where fire activity and emergency response vehicles are present, …

US-97 closes as brush fire sparks on Blewett Pass summit

BLEWETT PASS – Blewett Pass remains closed due to a seven acre brushfire at its summit. WSDOT closed US-97 in both directions shortly after 3 p.m. on Sept. 4, with no estimated time of …

Peshastin-Dryden Elementary welcomes TK and Kindergarten students with donuts and smiles

PESHASTIN – Cascade School District’s youngest and newest students entered the halls of Peshastin-Dryden Elementary to start their first day of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and …

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