WENATCHEE — Three young writers from across North Central Washington have been recognized for their storytelling in the 15th annual Teen Short Fiction Competition, a collaboration between NCW …

LEAVENWORTH — Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to three incidents in the Colchuck Lake and Enchantments area just in the past week, said Sheriff Mike Morrison. At around 7:45 …

LEAVENWORTH — A Regional Housing Summit, hosted by Our Valley Our Future (OVOF) in Leavenworth, explored housing at a regional scale and highlighted the practical, local solutions to increasing …

LEAVENWORTH —- This year, Neu Flessenow Cellars will be using its Honky Tonk Concert on June 20 to support Cascade High School students pursuing their dreams. All proceeds from ticket sales …

LEAVENWORTH — Fourth graders of Alpine Lakes Elementary met with the Colville Tribe Youth Development Program to learn about Stick Game, its origins, and how to play on June 8. “Stick Game …

DRYDEN — Those traveling between Cashmere and Leavenworth should anticipate delays and detours along US-2 as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) begins a series of roadway …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County officials say they have made significant progress restoring county operations following a systemwide disruption that began May 24, with key services including …

LEAVENWORTH — The Cascade School District (CSD) has named Kim Gilreath as the next principal of Icicle River Middle School. Gilreath will be entering her 26th year in education, where she has …

LEAVENWORTH — After 16 years, the founders of Icicle Brewing Company are passing the torch to long-time family, hop industry partners and friends, Shelley and Eric Desmarais of CLS Farms. …

LEAVENWORTH —  A growing network of volunteers, artists and crafters is breathing new life into Cleo's Cupboard, a longtime fundraising mechanism to support Cascade Medical. Located in …

SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that he will seek a statewide ban on student cellphone use during school hours in Washington public K-12 schools. The proposed “Away for the …

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries will host a free virtual community conversation June 17 as part of a series examining themes related to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. …

CASHMERE — City officials are working with Crunch Pak and state regulators after recent permit exceedances revealed that Cashmere's wastewater treatment plant is receiving more industrial load than …

CASHMERE — A presentation on the future of the Cashmere Mill District led to a broader discussion on June 8 about whether the city has enough usable land to support future business growth. …

LEAVENWORTH — Coinciding with the last week of school, the Cascade School District Board meeting on June 8 was a night of celebrating some of its most dedicated community members, including the …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County entered its third week of system-wide disruptions Monday following a malware incident discovered over Memorial Day weekend, with officials saying they still do not have a …

PLAIN — The students of Beaver Valley Elementary have shared their annual highlight reel of wildlife caught on game cameras throughout the school year. The 2026 reel includes bear and bobcat cubs, head-butting mule deer, a cougar, wolf, Northern flying squirrel, and more.

LEAVENWORTH — For the Class of 2026, the end of the school year marks both a beginning and an end. As seniors are preparing to leave the halls they’ve walked for years, the kindergarteners are …

LEAVENWORTH — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that the Icicle River will not open for spring Chinook fishing in 2026, citing the timing of the fish run and successful …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust is seeking community input as it develops its next strategic plan and is asking residents to complete an online survey available through June 30. The …