Thursday, October 1, 2026
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Food pantries across North Central Washington have seen immediate impacts following the recent lapse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on …
LEAVENWORTH — A Texas man who drove a pickup truck recklessly through Leavenworth’s Front Street Park last winter has been sentenced to jail time, restitution and community service. …
LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Medical’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department is offering three free community CPR classes in 2026. The first class is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 …
WENATCHEE – Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue’s (LWFR) $15 million bond proposal, which received voter approval in the Aug. 5 special election, was overturned by a Chelan County Superior …
WENATCHEE — More than 400 people filled the Wenatchee Convention Center on Nov. 4 to celebrate creativity, technology, and community at the 24th Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon hosted by NCW …
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — As of 8 p.m. Nov. 4, preliminary ballot counts are in for Chelan and Douglas counties following Washington’s 2025 General Election. Turnout stood at 20.7% in …
LEAVENWORTH — Two Leavenworth City Council members will retain their seats after receiving overwhelming support in the preliminary results of the Nov. 4 election. For the sixth seat, …
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — A statewide measure that would allow the WA Cares Fund to be invested in higher yield markets is on track for approval in the Nov. 4 election. The WA Cares …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD is proposing a 2026 budget that keeps the utility’s financial footing solid while easing off the throttle from the record-high years of wholesale power …
WATERVILLE — A Douglas County Superior Court judge on Tuesday granted the Port of Chelan County's request for an injunction blocking Chelan County from enforcing its moratorium on tax-increment …
LEAVENWORTH – Cascade Medical Foundation (CMF) has been awarded a $2,500 grant to enhance Cascade Medical’s Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program. The grant helped CMF reach its …
WENATCHEE — U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) met with constituents at Wenatchee Valley College on Oct. 28 to answer questions about the government shutdown, immigration, public lands, healthcare …
PESHASTIN — On Oct. 30, fisheries biologists and project stakeholders celebrated the profound transformation of Lower Peshastin Creek, which underwent significant lead remediation and habitat …
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Fifty local organizations working to improve the health and well-being of communities across the region have received a total of $500,000 in grant awards from …
LEAVENWORTH — In an effort to bolster response capabilities during large emergency incidents, Chelan County Fire District 3 (CCFD3) is turning to the community for support. CCFD3 is …
LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District Board adopted changes to its electronics policy on Oct. 29 in an effort to better reflect the rapidly changing artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. …
LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Recycling Center will begin its winter schedule on Nov. 5, moving its evening hours of operation. The recycling center will remain open on Saturdays from 11 …
LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth will host its fall Community Engagement Night on Nov. 18, providing updates on upcoming and ongoing efforts by the city, local non-profits, and agency …
LEAVENWORTH — With Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool showing signs of its limited lifespan, city leaders and local pool advocates are exploring the possibility of folding a new pool into the …
WENATCHEE — A major standoff has developed between Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority and the Chelan County Board of Commissioners over a proposed 3,326-acre Tax Increment Area (TIA) in the …