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Citizen science takes flight in Leavenworth’s Christmas Bird Count

LEAVENWORTH — Bundled in winter coats and armed with binoculars, local community members took to the trails on Dec. 23 to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count, an international community …

WSDOT to reopen section of US-2 with daytime pilot car operations

LEAVENWORTH — U.S. Highway 2 will reopen to daytime traffic from Coles Corner to Stevens Pass starting Dec. 29, which includes pilot car operations through an active work zone, according to the …

Chelan County PUD eyes wildfire liability, energy growth as session nears

CHELAN COUNTY — With Washington facing a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and a shortened legislative calendar ahead, Chelan County Public Utility District leaders say the 2026 legislative …

County launches free voucher program to help residents dispose of flood debris

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County is launching a free flood-debris disposal voucher program to help residents and businesses affected by recent flooding safely dispose of damaged materials, county …

Fiber crews continue repairs in Leavenworth area following storm damage

LEAVENWORTH — Crews with Chelan County PUD continue long days of fiber repair work in the Leavenworth area following recent storm damage, with dozens of customers still without internet service as …

PUD reviews dormant service applications, potential customer refunds

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County Public Utility District staff are preparing a comprehensive review of more than 1,000 pending service connection orders that could result in customer refunds totaling …

WSDOT begins emergency repairs on US-2

LEAVENWORTH — Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) began emergency work on US-2 to repair several miles of washouts and mudslides on Dec. 18. WSDOT contracted Hurst …

Cascade School District Board members sworn in for another term

LEAVENWORTH — Two Cascade School District board members took the oath of office for another term on Dec. 15. A third board member will renew his term at a later date. All three ran uncontested in …

Auditor seeks residents to write opposition statement for Feb. ballot measure

CHELAN COUNTY — The Chelan County Auditor’s Office is seeking residents to serve on an “Against” committee for a local ballot measure that will appear in the February 10, 2026 Special …

Chelan PUD restores most power, internet as next storm rolls in

CHELAN COUNTY — Utilities across western Chelan County are gradually being restored following a severe wind and rainstorm that left thousands without power, internet, water and wastewater …

High winds, rain and snow expected in North Central Washington this week

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Western Chelan and Okanogan counties are back on flood and wind watch this week, along with the addition of a winter storm advisory for the Cascades. Starting …

Resources available in the upper valley amid recent storms

CHELAN COUNTY — More wind and rain are forecasted this week, days after heavy rainfall and severe winds resulted in hundreds of downed trees, floods, and power outages across the upper valley. …

Fundraiser launched for CHS bus driver injured in crash

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Athletic Booster Club is raising money for Jose Solis, the bus driver who was injured from a collision while transporting the Cascade Kodiak wrestling team. The bus …

Village of Lights display on hold amid power outages

LEAVENWORTH — As Leavenworth recovers from severe wind and flood damage, the Village of Lights display in Front Street Park for the Christmastown festival will not be illuminated this weekend. …

Flooding, wind damage batter western Chelan County, State of Emergency declared

CHELAN COUNTY — Residents across western Chelan County awoke Thursday morning to major flooding, downed trees, boulder obstructions and power outages due to heavy winds and significant …

Power outages continue across Upper Valley; PUD cites difficult access, widespread damage

LEAVENWORTH — Chelan County PUD crews are working through difficult access conditions to restore power to thousands of customers in the Upper Valley after Wednesday night’s storm brought …

Flood warnings issued, US-2 closes as atmospheric river hits Chelan County

CHELAN COUNTY — A flood warning is in effect across North Central Washington as an atmospheric river brings heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt across the northwest.  The National …

CHELAN COUNTY — Free sandbags are available to residents in unincorporated and incorporated areas of Chelan County dealing with high runoff and snowmelt issues. Residents can pick up and …

New collective aims to boost visibility and support for healing arts professionals in NCW

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — A new regional initiative aimed at increasing visibility, support and collaboration for local healing arts professionals has launched in North Central Washington. …

RiverCom secures future home, opts for renovation over new build to cut costs by $16 million

WENATCHEE — The region’s 911 dispatch agency has taken a major step toward securing a long-overdue home. RiverCom 911 has purchased a building in Wenatchee at 2525 Euclid Way in Old …

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