WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has announced the appointment of Marcine Miller as its new executive director of communications, marketing, and media relations. Miller, who will serve …

WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation announced a record-breaking distribution of classroom grants to 225 teachers across four Washington counties, marking the largest number of …

ASHFORD  –  Two major Mount Rainier National Park construction projects starting in 2025 will replace decades-old crumbling infrastructure in the park’s popular Ohanapecosh …

The new 2025 County Fair and Rodeo Queen Jorja Davenport (right) attends the Moses Lake Rodeo Queen Pageant to support the newly crowned 2025 Miss Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Kaylee Stump (left).

LEAVENWORTH – For three weekends in December, the Chumstick Grange will fill with creative and handmade holiday gifts for its Christmas Craft Fair. The craft fair will host about 12 to 20 …

OLYMPIA - A 5,000-member public employee union in Washington that overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract in September is accusing the governor’s office and several community colleges …

LEAVENWORTH – US-2 through Leavenworth will see longer travel times starting Nov. 29 due to pedestrian and car traffic from the annual Village of Lights: Christmastown festival, warned the …

LEAVENWORTH – Stevens Pass announced that it will open on Nov. 29 for the 2024-2025 winter season, a week earlier than anticipated. The mountain initially planned to open on Dec. 6, but …

WENATCHEE -- Schools across North Central Washington are joining a nationwide initiative to promote computer science education through interactive events and community partnerships this December. …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan Public Utility District Board of Commissioners has approved a two-year extension of rate increases following three months of discussion. The commission voted …

LEAVENWORTH - Leavenworth’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot, affectionately known as the Fowl Play 5k, will take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 28th, to bring the community together for a …

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade School District (CSD) is considering implementing a district wide policy regarding restricting phone use in schools. Currently, cellphones are allowed in school for …

LEAVENWORTH – Chelan County Fire District #3 (CCFD #3) Fire Chief Kelly O’Brien celebrated his retirement from 36 years of service on Nov. 21.  “I'm just appreciative of …

OLYMPIA - With overcrowding at Washington’s two juvenile detention centers, the Department of Children, Youth and Families is asking state lawmakers for money to open a new facility.  …

WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation (NCEF) has received a contribution from Wheatland Bank to support its Teacher Classroom Grant Program, expanding its network of community …

OLYMPIA – Cloves and cinnamon spice aren’t the only seasonal ingredients necessary for a holiday weekend. People headed everywhere from Friday Harbor to Walla Walla for Thanksgiving will …

WENATCHEE — Link Transit has surpassed one million passenger boardings for the second straight year, reaching the milestone two months earlier than in 2023. The public transportation …

OLYMPIA - Long lines on Election Day aren’t common in Washington with the state’s vote-by-mail system. But this year, some counties were inundated with people taking advantage of a …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Library will host a winter exhibition in its Fireside Room, featuring works by Cashmere-based artist Jeff Justice, from November 26 through January 3. …

WENATCHEE - The walk-up counter at the Chelan County Clerk’s Office is closed for normal business until Friday, Nov. 22, so staff can begin processing any paperwork that was put on hold because …