LEAVENWORTH — Chelan County Public Works has decided to delay road improvement work on Chumstick Highway’s Beaver Hill “out of an abundance of caution” due to nearby wildfire activity. …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District (CSD) has named Terry Muscutt as the new interim principal of Alpine Lakes and Beaver Valley Elementary Schools. Muscutt has a bachelor’s degree in …

WENATCHEE — Two members of the Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees have resigned, leaving the five-member governing board with two vacancies. The college announced Monday that trustees …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has received a $16,500 Officer Wellness Grant from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to expand wellness and recovery …

OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST —- The Little Giant has surpassed 20,000 acres as of Monday, July 27. According to the latest update, 190 personnel are assigned to the fire, with two hand …

LEAVENWORTH — This summer’s Chamber Music Festival at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA)  will bring together professional musicians, faculty and emerging student artists for a …

LEAVENWORTH —- Cascade School District (CSD) approved a $22 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year during its July 20 meeting. The district is continuing to budget for declining …

CASHMERE — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will resume work on a five-mile section of US-2 west of Cashmere on July 27. Over the course of the week, crews will build …

LEAVENWORTH —- The Little Giant Fire, located in the Chiwawa River Drainage, has reached over 7,500 acres as of Friday, July 24. The fire was started by lightning on July 15, and sits …

WENATCHEE — One of the highest-ranking enlisted leaders in U.S. military history will visit Wenatchee next month as the keynote speaker for the ninth annual Serving Those Who Served conference, …

WENATCHEE — More than 100 Chelan County residents are urging Chelan County PUD to make solar energy a larger part of its long-term power strategy, presenting commissioners July 20 with a petition …

CHELAN COUNTY — The Chelan County Board of Equalization (BOE) is seeking two new board members to fill three-year terms. The board is responsible for hearing appeals of assessment values determined …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD commissioners approved a $1.5 million increase Monday to close out the district's Service Center project, resolving the final construction claims on one of the largest …

LEAVENWORTH — Seven months after a winter storm exposed a critical weakness in the Upper Valley's electrical system, Chelan County PUD commissioners approved a $3.2 million budget increase on July …

PLAIN – While downtown Leavenworth draws visitors with crowded sidewalks and Bavarian charm, Wildflour offers a different kind of destination. About 20 minutes away, in Kahler Glen, the restaurant …

LEAVENWORTH – Every spring, as the snow retreats from the mountains and visitors begin filling Front Street, another familiar sign of the season appears overhead. Hundreds of vibrant hanging flower …

LEAVENWORTH — Black bears are becoming increasingly active around the City of Leavenworth, according to Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), largely due to human-provided …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade High School graduate Adilene Castaneda-Rodriguez has been recognized for her leadership by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA). Cascade School …

PLAIN —  Becky McMillian has been selected to fill the remaining vacant seat on the Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue (LWFR) Board of Fire Commissioners. McMillian will fill the vacancy …

OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Little Giant Fire will mark the first large fire for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest this year, reaching an estimated 245 acres as of July 21. …