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Local pups vie for crown in Humane Society’s Apple Blossom fundraiser

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is inviting the community to crown a little royalty this spring, not for a court but for a cause. As preparations begin for the 2026 Washington …

Front Street Pedestrian Plaza moves beyond early planning phase

LEAVENWORTH — A firm tasked with designing the Front Street Pedestrian Plaza met with Leavenworth City Council on Feb. 24 to share progress updates on the project. Beginning in September 2024, …

Cascade School Board approves student travel, reviews curriculum procedure updates

LEAVENWORTH — The Cascade School District (CSD) Board approved school trips, recognized faculty, and reviewed changes to curriculum adoption procedure during its Feb. 23 meeting. Cascade High …

Crunch Pak pipe bridge still on hold as Cashmere seeks clearer design

CASHMERE — For the second time in recent weeks, the Cashmere City Council has postponed a decision on Crunch Pak’s proposed overhead pipe bridge, saying the company must provide clearer visuals …

Blewett Lot “pit” emerges as preferred site for new parking garage

LEAVENWORTH — Plans for a parking garage in downtown Leavenworth are beginning to take shape as the project nears the completion of its first phase: site selection. During the Feb. 24 Study …

OLYMPIA — Cascade High School student Madelyn Karol spent a week in Olympia serving as a legislative page in the Washington State House of Representatives after being sponsored by Rep. Brian …

Cashmere funds boat ramp repairs as rafting season approaches

CASHMERE — With rafting season approaching and river conditions already running higher than usual for this time of year, the Cashmere City Council on Feb. 23 approved $10,000 in lodging-tax funding …

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset …

NCW Food Council holds inaugural meeting

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — The NCW Food Council, a new regional initiative with the goal of strengthening local food systems and addressing food access challenges across North Central Washington …

State climate grants back farmworker safety, workforce stability in NCW region

WENATCHEE — Two Wenatchee-based organizations are among the recipients of new state funding aimed at protecting workers and communities from the health impacts of climate change. The …

Teamwork by Cascade bus drivers, county leads to swift road repair

LEAVENWORTH — A Cascade School District (CSD) bus driver’s early morning discovery of a sinkhole at the bridge on East Leavenworth Road prompted a swift repair by Chelan County crews, preventing …

Cashmere adopts emergency moratorium on new mini-storage in key zones

CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council on Feb. 23 adopted an emergency moratorium on new mini-storage facilities in parts of the city, a move officials said will give planners time to consider …

ASHFORD, Wash. — Mount Rainier National Park will not implement a timed entry reservation system for any portion of the park in 2026, park officials announced. Instead, the park will use …

Lake Wenatchee Rec Club seeks community support for annual Easter egg hunt

LAKE WENATCHEE — The Lake Wenatchee Rec Club has eggs-traordinary plans for its annual Easter egg hunt, and it is asking the community for help in reaching its goal. This year, the organizers …

Fire District #3 responds to small fire at Leavenworth hotel

LEAVENWORTH – Chelan County Fire District #3 responded to a small garbage fire inside of a room at Der Ritterhof Inn around 11:30 a.m. on March 2. Fire officials said the fire was out by the …

Applications open for P.E.O. scholarship for women 25 and older

LEAVENWORTH — Applications are being accepted for a scholarship supported by P.E.O. Chapter JF of Leavenworth for women age 25 and older seeking to return to higher education. The scholarship …

Retired Link vans boost transportation access for five regional nonprofits

WENATCHEE — Five nonprofits across Chelan and Douglas counties will soon have additional transportation capacity after Link Transit awarded retired vans through its Surplus Van Grant Program, …

Two local women named to Forbes Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors list

WENATCHEE — Two longtime Wenatchee financial advisors with Stifel Financial have been named to Forbes’ 2026 Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors list, a national recognition that reflects decades …

Cascade Community Markets advances plans for Leavenworth commissary kitchen

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Community Markets is moving closer to opening a commissary kitchen in Leavenworth, which would offer a commercially licensed rental for chefs, caterers, farmers, food …

Turn trash into fashion at this year’s 5th annual Trashion Show

LEAVENWORTH — Registration is still open for competitors interested in entering the 5th annual Trashion Show at the Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) this spring. In celebration of Earth week, …

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