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Seventeen Purple Heart recipients to be honored at Wenatchee ceremony

WENATCHEE — Seventeen local veterans who were wounded or killed in combat will be honored during the second annual Purple Heart ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Wenatchee Veterans Hall. …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on proposed regulations that would guide a new statewide battery recycling program, mandated under a 2023 law requiring …

Number of emergency incidents threatens to overwhelm RiverCom 911 system

WENATCHEE — RiverCom 911 is under intense pressure as annual public safety incidents continue to rise in Chelan and Douglas counties. The 911 system and its staff are nearing an unsustainable …

OLYMPIA — The Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board has awarded Chelan County a total of $740,000 in grants to support the removal of fish-blocking culverts in two salmon-bearing tributaries, …

New fees for land use permit applications take effect August 1

WENATCHEE — The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a new fee schedule for land use permit applications, effective August 1. This decision follows a comprehensive cost-recovery analysis, …

Peshastin Library to Host Annual Ice Cream Social July 26

PESHASTIN — The Peshastin Friends of the Library will hold their annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the library lawn. “The library's been in existence …

ARC Architects selected for downtown Leavenworth parking garage project

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth has selected ARC Architects to lead the Downtown Parking Garage Feasibility and Design project, a key initiative aimed at addressing parking needs and …

Leavenworth Village Voices seeks new singers

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Village Voices (LVV), a long-running community choir known for its holiday performances, will host its annual Season Opener Picnic at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at …

Leavenworth Winter Sports Club appoints first Executive Director

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Winter Sports Club has named its first-ever executive director, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s nearly 100-year history. Murray …

LEAVENWORTH — Dozens of residents gathered in Leavenworth on Thursday, July 17, to honor the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis and participate in Good Trouble Lives On , a nationwide …

‘Float for Falastin’ brings humanitarian activism to Wenatchee River

LEAVENWORTH —  A community float down the Wenatchee River on Aug. 2 aims to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while bringing Leavenworth residents together in …

Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue proposes $15 million bond for new station, other improvements

PLAIN — Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue (LWFR) is asking voters to approve up to $15 million in capital improvement bonds to build a new central station and make improvements to existing …

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth has selected ARC Architects to lead the Downtown Parking Garage Feasibility and Design project, a key initiative aimed at addressing parking needs and …

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth is accepting applications for the 2026 Leavenworth Fund Program, which provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations and community projects …

Nominations open for NCW Cancer Heroes Awards

WENATCHEE — Wellness Place is seeking nominations for its NCW Cancer Heroes event, an awards ceremony set to honor individuals who have made a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected …

Eastside Rebuild’s deconstruction services gives second life to building material

CASHMERE — Before taking a hammer to the wall on that demolition project, Eastside Rebuild wants to have a word.  The local nonprofit, which offers low-cost tool rentals, workshops, …

New medical sensors in county jail ease burden on employees, aid in detoxes

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Regional Justice Center has significantly enhanced its medical monitoring capabilities with the installation of 44 new medical sensors, bringing the total to 68 …

New advocacy group aims to save historic Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp

LAKE WENATCHEE — A group of alumni, former staff, and community supporters have formed Friends of Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp in an effort to preserve the near-century old summer camp property. …

Leavenworth moves forward with cemetery expansion

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth City Council signed off on design services for the expansion of Mountain View Cemetery during the brief July 8 meeting. The city council approved a design …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting applications for its Master Hunter Permit Program now through Aug. 15, inviting skilled and ethical hunters to join a …

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