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Boeing layoffs will include nearly 2,200 workers in Washington

Boeing’s planned job cuts will include 2,199 layoffs in Washington, according to a notice issued Monday by the state’s Employment Security Department. The Society of Professional …

OLYMPIA - Most of Washington state courts’ computer systems are up and running again following a two-week shutdown that disrupted operations in local courts and halted processing of thousands …

State panel not ready to scrap building codes targeted by gas initiative

OLYMPIA - The natural gas initiative Washington voters approved calls for erasing some of the state’s building codes but that might not happen when the measure takes effect next month. …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Public Utility District board will vote on multiple contract amendments and rate increases at its November 18 meeting, including $8.8 million in …

Leavenworth residents push back on county’s proposed short-term rental code changes

WENATCHEE – Dozens of Leavenworth-area residents voiced concerns about potential changes to the county’s short-term rental (STR) code at the Chelan County Planning Commission public …

WSP deploying enhanced patrols for WSU student Thanksgiving travel

PULLMAN — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is launching enhanced enforcement patrols targeting unsafe driving behaviors during the Washington State University (WSU) Thanksgiving break. …

Leavenworth City Council welcomes new member, prepares for Village of Lights

LEAVENWORTH – After canceling its Oct. 22 meeting due to a lack of quorum, Leavenworth City Council had a packed agenda on Nov. 12. First, new City Councilmember Mike Bedard was sworn into …

Newly paved Glacier Lot opens in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH – The City of Leavenworth celebrated the near-completion of the Glacier Lot with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 15. The lot is now open for parking, with construction remaining …

Cascade School Board recognized by Washington State School Directors’ Association

LEAVENWORTH — The Cascade School District Board of Directors (CSD Board) has received one of thirty-seven 2024 Board of Distinction awards from the Washington State School Directors’ …

¡La Chispa! bilingual workshop inspires Latino middle schoolers across the region

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade High School hosted middle school Latino students from all over the region to participate in a leadership workshop called ¡La Chispa! (the spark). “It's …

'Falastin! In the Valley’ brings Palestinian culture and awareness to Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH—Local residents and Palestinian Americans Anour Esa and Abde Elshafei are inviting the community to ‘Falastin! In the Valley: Palestinian Cultural Night and Gaza Benefit …

WA agency failed to catch doubled-up benefit payments

OLYMPIA - Inadequate tracking by the Employment Security Department led to Washington workers receiving both unemployment insurance and Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits at the same time, a new …

OLYMPIA - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is warning of a budget deficit in excess of $10 billion and calling on state agencies to pare spending now to deal with it. A Nov. 8 memo from Inslee’s …

WINTHROP – With significant snow fall forecast through the weekend, the Washington State Department of Transportation will temporarily close State Route 20 North Cascades Highway at 5 p.m., …

Amazon opens new delivery station in NCW

EAST WENATCHEE — Amazon has opened a new delivery station in the Wenatchee area, expanding the e-commerce company's logistics network in North Central Washington. The facility, designated …

WVHS to host second annual Santa Paws Holiday Run to aid pets in need

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) will host its second annual Santa Paws 2K/5K run/walk on Saturday, December 14, along the Apple Capital Loop Trail to raise funds for pets …

WA Supreme Court weighs controversial step to solve public defense crisis

Washington State Standard OLYMPIA - Supporters and opponents of a proposal to slash public defender caseloads in Washington made their closing arguments to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday. …

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Medical Foundation has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group Community Partnership Fund. The grant, jointly …

With WA courts’ online systems down, thousands of firearm sales on hold

Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts and preventing the completion of thousands of firearm sales. The …

Plain Valley Nordic Team raises over $35,000 at annual fundraiser

PLAIN -- The Plain Valley Nordic Team (PVNT) raised $36,517.56 at their annual fundraiser on November 3 at Wildflour Restaurant, combining both online and live fundraising efforts. The …

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