Thursday, October 1, 2026
CHELAN COUNTY — A federal funding package moving through Congress could bring new de-escalation tools to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, aimed at making law enforcement encounters safer for …
LEAVENWORTH – An art exhibition featuring the work of local photographer Reed Carlson will be on display at the Leavenworth Library from Jan. 27 through March 6. The exhibit will be shown …
LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District’s (CSD) food services program operates under strict dietary requirements, limiting sodium, sugar, fat and requiring nutritious variety — yet misconceptions …
LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth is asking local residents to apply for an open position on its Housing Advisory Committee, starting in late February. The Housing Advisory Committee is a …
LAKE WENATCHEE — Multiple fundraisers have been created for residents who are continuing to manage the financial impact of the December storm that brought severe flooding to the upper valley. …
LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth City Council swore in recently elected officials, appointed a Mayor Pro Tempore, and approved a handful of city projects during its first meeting of the year on Jan. …
President Donald Trump’s threat this week to stop federal funding to both so-called “sanctuary” cities and the states where they’re located was greeted with disbelief by many states and …
LEAVENWORTH — A new local theater company focused on “bold storytelling, inventive staging, and celebrating the artists” will make its debut with “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B” …
LEAVENWORTH —The Leavenworth City Council and Planning Commission met at the start of the Jan. 13 council meeting to discuss priorities for 2026. The top two priorities are completing the 2026 …
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health is inviting students ages 9 to 14 to participate in the 2026 Northwest Radon Poster Contest, an annual competition held during Radon Action Month …
WENATCHEE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington is offering technical and financial assistance to help agricultural producers recover from winter …
OLYMPIA – Four Washington school districts are under federal investigation for reportedly allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’ sports, escalating long-simmering tensions between the …
OLYMPIA – Octopus is back on the policy menu for Washington state lawmakers. A bill to outlaw the sale, possession, transport, and distribution of farmed octopus advanced out of the House …
LEAVENWORTH — It has been over a month since the Dec. 10 storm brought flooding, fallen trees and power outages to Leavenworth. While the physical damage is not as visible, the impact has had a …
CHELAN COUNTY — After months of tension over the Port of Chelan County’s proposed tax increment financing district in Malaga, a joint working session this week suggested a meaningful shift in …
WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington announced that its 2025 Give NCW holiday fundraising campaign raised $1,085,414 for nonprofit organizations across North Central …
WENATCHEE — RiverCom 911 is continuing public outreach on a proposed 0.1 percent sales tax measure that will appear on the Feb. 10 ballot, with two public question-and-answer sessions scheduled …
OLYMPIA – Yale Moon, a senior at Lake Washington High School, uses generative artificial intelligence in his free time to create fake images and videos. He also sees other content that …
OLYMPIA – Washington residents can now access same-day medical treatment for opioid use disorder statewide through an expanded telehealth hotline operated by the Washington State Department …
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday celebrated the “heart and spirit” in Washington communities ravaged by flooding in December, then pumped up fellow Democrats with calls for taxing …