Thursday, October 1, 2026
LEAVENWORTH — Teachers play important roles in shaping the next generation of students, from teaching core subjects to helping young people grow into confident, capable adults. However, there is …
LEAVENWORTH —Tucked away off Icicle Road, five adults with developmental disabilities live together at the Dwelling Place, supported by a small team of caregivers. Known as the Five Amigos, the men …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District is building its future workforce from within, using an apprenticeship program that blends technical training with a broader cultural shift in how …
CASHMERE — Wearing a ship captain’s hat beside his blue-ribbon project on the Titanic, 8-year-old Jason Asbury drew a steady stream of visitors at the Cashmere Middle School STEM Expo on March …
CASHMERE — In a state with nearly 300 school districts and more than a million students, Cashmere School District stands among a small group at the very top. The district has been named one of …
LEAVENWORTH — Community members are invited to attend a celebration honoring outgoing Cascade Medical Commissioner Tom Baranouskas during the Cascade Medical Foundation’s Benevolent Night on …
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license plate readers , amid concerns federal immigration authorities are tapping them to aid in their …
DRYDEN — What began as a routine inspection of a newly purchased firearm ended with three people injured and a Chelan County deputy credited with saving a life Saturday night near Peshastin …
LEAVENWORTH — Families in the Upper Valley will have two opportunities to celebrate Easter with community egg hunts the weekend of April 4–5, as events in Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee invite …
Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is a critical step toward making the state’s system of taxation less regressive. …
Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to tamp down prescription drug prices for hospitals won’t result in discounts for …
OLYMPIA — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 4.2 cents per gallon over the past week to $5.27 a gallon Monday, according to a GasBuddy survey of 2,666 stations statewide. GasBuddy said …
CASHMERE — The bell didn’t signal a single lesson at Cashmere High School on March 27. It signaled choices, as classroom doors opened and students moved on set schedules from one career to the …
LEAVENWORTH — When wildfire threatens a community, having a plan can make a critical difference in how quickly and safely people respond. With the potential for a long wildfire season this year, …
LEAVENWORTH — As unseasonably warm winter conditions persist, local fire officials are encouraging residents to prepare themselves for another severe wildfire season, including taking steps to …
LEAVENWORTH — Leavenworth City Council members on March 24 grappled with how to manage hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure needs, rising climate and wildfire risk and the ethical use …
LEAVENWORTH — Several hundred people gathered in Leavenworth on Saturday, March 28, for a “No Kings” rally organized by Upper Valley Indivisible and NCW Channel Z, joining coordinated …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is beginning the next phase of development at the Trades District, with commissioners authorizing staff to seek design proposals for a second …
WENATCHEE — A brief but pointed exchange at the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority meeting on March 24 underscored the continuing stalemate between the Port and Chelan County over a proposed …
CHELAN — A bill sponsored by state Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, aimed at updating Washington’s liquor licensing rules for shared business spaces has been signed into law, following unanimous, …