Thursday, October 1, 2026
News

Cascade school board hears update on expanding CTE programs

LEAVENWORTH — The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Cascade School District (CSD) continues to expand, district staff told the Cascade School Board on March 9, highlighting new …

After marathon debate, WA House advances income tax

OLYMPIA – It took over 24 hours of grinding floor debate, but Democrats in the Washington House approved an income tax Tuesday on households earning over $1 million a year. The state is now …

Eastside Cycleworks to host 3rd annual bike swap

LEAVENWORTH — Eastside Cycleworks will host its third annual bike swap on March 21. “With everything costing more these days, this is a great opportunity to score a used bike. It’s …

Kenny Mayne to headline WVC athletics fundraiser

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College Knights Athletics will host a spring fundraiser featuring former ESPN anchor and WVC alumnus Kenny Mayne on May 9 at the college’s Wenatchee campus. The …

OLYMPIA  – New protections for domestic workers in Washington will take effect next year under a bill Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Monday.  Before the bill signing, close to 100 people …

WENATCHEE — The American Red Cross is urging residents in Chelan County to donate blood or platelets in March as the organization works to stabilize the national blood supply following a recent …

State fire marshal issues smoke alarm reminder

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to replace the batteries in home smoke alarms when adjusting clocks for daylight saving time. The office issued …

Washington gas prices jump 29 cents in one week

WENATCHEE — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 29 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $4.58 per gallon Monday, according to a survey of 2,666 stations conducted by GasBuddy. …

OLYMPIA – Tax breaks for data center operators could soon be stripped from Washington state law.  On Saturday, the House Finance Committee voted 8 to 6 to approve Senate Bill 6231 . The …

OLYMPIA – Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week, Washington House Republicans are seeking answers from the state’s top public schools official on policies related to gender identity and …

OLYMPIA – Democrats in the Washington state House on Friday stood at the precipice of enacting a statewide income tax, a momentous political accomplishment for progressives that is expected to face …

OLYMPIA – So close. With less than a week to go, policy proposals are nearing the finish line to becoming law in the Washington Legislature. But the last deadline of the legislative session Friday …

Write On The River opens conference registration

WENATCHEE — Registration has opened for the annual Spring Writers Conference organized by Write On The River, scheduled for May 29-31 at Wenatchee Valley College. The event, titled “Ink in …

Cashmere school board tours classrooms, programs across district

CASHMERE — Members of the Cashmere School Board spent two days touring classrooms and programs across the district at the end of February, getting a closer look at how instruction, career training …

NCW Libraries hosting talk on women in marathon running

WENATCHEE. — NCW Libraries will host a free virtual program later this month examining the history of women’s participation in marathon running and the social changes surrounding it. “How …

Chelan PUD plans new substation, upgrades in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH — This year, Chelan County PUD plans to take significant steps toward upgrading Leavenworth’s electrical power grid as it confronts aging infrastructure and increasing demand. …

Home Link students raise funds for senior projects

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District’s (CSD) Home Link students are raising money to complete several projects intended to bring joy, connection, and dignity to the lives of residents at …

Suicide prevention training set in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH — A free suicide prevention training to help community members learn practical skills to recognize risk, talk about suicide, and support others will be hosted in Leavenworth on March …

LEAVENWORTH — Leavenworth City Councilmember Rob Eaton has earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal …

Cashmere High School visit showcases career pathways and student leadership

CASHMERE — Over coffee in a small front office meeting space at Cashmere High School, administrators walked visiting school board members through slides outlining student participation, academic …

« Prev | 1 … 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 … 79 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.