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Chelan PUD survey charts 50-year course through customer input

WENATCHEE — Chelan Public Utility District officials announced Tuesday that more than 1,700 customer-owners participated in a survey designed to guide the utility's planning through 2075. …

Washington's studded tire season begins Nov. 1

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Transportation reports its crews from Port Angeles to Pullman have trained for winter weather, stocked storage sheds and inspected more than 560 …

Community invited to 'Rake the Autumn Leaves' at historic Leavenworth cemetery

LEAVENWORTH — The Upper Valley Historical Society and Greater Leavenworth Museum are hosting a community clean-up event at the Old Leavenworth North Road Cemetery on Saturday, October 26. …

WENATCHEE - Washington State University is launching a fundraising campaign this fall for a new Plant Growth Facility at the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC). The …

WDFW seeks members for new North Central Washington advisory committee

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking members for a new Regional Engagement Committee (REC) in North Central Washington. The committee will represent local …

Chelan County mails ballots for November 5 General Election

WENATCHEE - Chelan County election officials announced Thursday that ballots for the November 5 General Election have been mailed to registered voters. County Auditor Skip Moore issued a …

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society appoints new executive director

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) announced the appointment of BJ Andersen as its new Executive Director, effective November 4. Andersen, a Certified Animal Welfare …

Beavers gain traction as key players in Washington's stream restoration efforts

LEAVENWORTH – As river restoration and salmon recovery has been spearheaded by various advocates throughout the valley, Trout Unlimited is adding beavers to the conversation through the …

Citizenship classes offered at three NCW Libraries branches

WENATCHEE - NCW Libraries and Hand in Hand Immigration Services are partnering to offer weekly citizenship classes at the Wenatchee, Peshastin and Quincy libraries.   NCW Libraries will …

Supply chain challenges force Waste Loop to pause glass recycling in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH—Waste Loop suspended its glass recycling drop-off services at the Leavenworth Recycling Center on Sept. 7 due to supply chain challenges with the glass recycling processor, …

Leavenworth's Community Visioning series comes to a close

LEAVENWORTH – The City of Leavenworth invited community members and Chelan County officials to review information collected over three community visioning sessions on Oct. 14.  The …

NCW Tech Alliance announces winners of 2024 AI Skill-A-Thon

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance announced Tuesday the winners of its 2024 AI Skill-A-Thon, awarding over $10,000 in cash prizes sponsored by Microsoft. The competition, part of the …

Jorja Davenport crowned new Chelan County Rodeo Queen

CHELAN COUNTY – Wenatchee High School senior Jorja Davenport was named the 2025 Chelan County Fair and Rodeo Queen.  Davenport, 18, is the daughter of Jed and Meagan Davenport of …

Leavenworth Library to showcase local artist's nature-inspired works

LEAVENWORTH —The Leavenworth Library will host an art exhibition featuring works by local artist Cynthia Neely in its Fireside Room from October 15 through November 22. Neely, a Leavenworth …

Preserving History: 110-year-old home returns to market after restoration

PLAIN – A 110-year-old home built by the oldest living pioneer family in Plain is refurbished and back on the market.  The home is the second of three homes built by William Wesley …

WENATCHEE - NCW Libraries will host local artist Lupillo Beltran at three locations in October and November, exploring how humans utilize symbols to communicate and share stories and traditions. …

Recycling, composting panel set for Oct. 29 in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — A panel discussion on recycling and composting practices in Chelan and Douglas Counties will take place on October 29. The event, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pybus …

Legislative candidates weigh in on STEM education at Wenatchee forum

WENATCHEE – Legislative candidates from Districts 7, 12, and 13 shared their thoughts on the future of STEM education and career-connected learning for youth through a forum on Oct. 7.  …

LEAVENWORTH—The Leavenworth City Council passed a resolution to oppose Initiative 2117 (I-2117), which would repeal the Climate Change Act, during its Oct. 8 meeting. The council chose not to …

Construction of ‘Upper Valley Cross’ likely to resume next spring

LEAVENWORTH – The construction, and subsequent evening illumination, of the steel, seventy-foot self-designated ‘Upper Valley Cross’ (UVC) is expected to be completed next spring. …

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