Thursday, October 1, 2026
MERRITT — Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue (LWFR), U.S. Forest Service and Washington State Department of Natural Resources are responding to a fire off US-2. The fire is located on White …
WENATCHEE — The NCW Libraries Bookmobile is launching its new summer schedule, bringing an exciting array of new stops to Chelan, Douglas, and Grant counties. The mobile library offers books, …
GEORGE — What started as a music festival for everyone who attended ended up as a major drug bust operation for the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) and Grant County’s Interagency …
LEAVENWORTH — Over 30 residents attended the June 26 Parking Advisory Committee to join the committee’s preliminary discussion to revisit the idea of a local parking program. The …
LEAVENWORTH — After facing a number of delays, the Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool is slated to open on July 7. “This year, opening day for the pool has been a bit of a 'moving target'. …
LEAVENWORTH — Cascade High School graduate Cruz Martinez was the only North Central Washington student to receive the Student Leadership Award from the Washington Association of School …
CHELAN COUNTY — Blood found at the scene of the Decker sisters’ triple homicide has been matched to their father and suspected murderer, Travis Decker, according to investigators. …
LEAVENWORTH — The speed limit on a section of East Leavenworth Road has been reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph. During a June 24 meeting, the Chelan County Commissioners unanimously …
LEAVENWORTH — During a brief June 24 meeting, the Leavenworth City Council approved design services for a water main project that would address capacity and supply issues within the …
LAKE WENATCHEE — The Cascade Medical Foundation’s 22nd annual Marson and Marson Cascade Golf Classic raised more than $52,000 on June 16, setting a new fundraising record for the event. …
LEAVENWORTH — From the Alps to classical and jazz, the Leavenworth International Accordion Festival spent the weekend of June 26-29 celebrating the history, culture and sounds of the accordion. …
STEVENS PASS — Stevens Pass Bike Park opened for the season on June 28, with exclusive access to passholders the day before. “Thanks to our hard-working crews, the downhill bike …
LEAVENWORTH — Chelan County Sheriff’s Office rescued an injured hiker in the Enchantments on June 20. According to CCSO, RiverCom received a report of a 32-year-old woman from …
WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) has awarded $31,800 in grants through its NCW Foundation for Youth program over the past year, funding projects that …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County is calling on residents to help identify local Purple Heart recipients for the 2025 Hall of Honor induction, an initiative that pays tribute to U.S. military service …
WENATCHEE — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, fire officials in Chelan and Douglas counties are urging residents and visitors to forgo personal fireworks and instead attend public …
OLYMPIA — Despite a $12 billion state budget shortfall that eliminated public funding for the Imagination Library of Washington, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal …
WENATCHEE — NCW Tech Alliance, in collaboration with the NCW Digital Access Coalition, has launched the 2025 Digital Access Commitments Campaign to promote equitable digital access across six …
WENATCHEE — A new regional pitch competition focused on practical applications of artificial intelligence has been launched by the NCW Tech Alliance, with $5,000 in prize money available and a …
WENATCHEE — Once you make a name for yourself as a judge in a small town, especially one that’s known for fairness, transparency, and a knack for sniffing out the truth in the pursuit of …