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Leavenworth Lions help to alleviate hunger with third annual food drive

LEAVENWORTH – In order to address rising hunger in the community, Leavenworth Lions Club will host its annual food drive on May 30, in partnership with Dan’s Food Market. The Lions …

Leavenworth Farmers Market returns for 17th season

LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth Community Farmers Market will open for the season on May 31, running every Saturday at the Lions Club Park, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October 11. In …

U.S. Forest Service and partners invite community on public forest tour

LAKE WENATCHEE – Public lands partners will host a tour to highlight forest restoration and community protection efforts taking place on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land around Lake Wenatchee on …

OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed into law a controversial policy requiring gun buyers to first pay for a new state permit.  Starting in two years, House Bill …

OLYMPIA — The parental “bill of rights” overhaul, one of the most divisive bills approved during this year’s Washington state legislative session, was signed by Gov. Bob …

Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes

OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson entered office warning that a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall would require spending cuts and, as a last resort , higher taxes. On Tuesday, the …

Wenatchee Valley College cuts programs amid state budget shortfall

WENATCHEE — When money is tight, all good things must come to an end. And unfortunately, the state budget shortfall is affecting more than just services provided directly by the state. Many …

Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October

OLYMPIA — Starting Oct. 1, the annual Discover Pass will increase from $30 to $45, marking the first price hike since the program was implemented in 2011. The Discover Pass is required to …

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office released safety guidelines Monday for outdoor burning activities as the state enters the summer season, citing concerns about increased fire …

Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest shifting to mostly cashless payments

WENATCHEE — Deborah Kelly, public affairs specialist for the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest, has announced that the Forest will be moving to primarily cashless fee collections at most …

District 12 legislators plan town hall in Cashmere for June 4

CASHMERE — State Senator Keith Goehner of Dryden, State Rep. Brian Burnett of Wenatchee and State Rep. Mike Steele of Chelan are planning to convene a town hall meeting in Cashmere following a …

MAZAMA — A celebrated destination in Washington’s Methow Valley, the Freestone Inn portfolio is now on the market, offering investors a chance to own a piece of North Cascades history. …

Leavenworth city council discusses code of ethics and social media presence

LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth City Council made updates to its code of ethics and discussed social media presence during its May 13 city council meeting. The city council voted to make …

Professional carvers show off chainsaw skills during month-long Maifest celebration

LEAVENWORTH – Coated in a layer of sawdust, Front Street buzzed with the sound of chainsaws over the May 18 and 19 weekend, as Maifest celebrations continued with live chainsaw carving. …

OLYMPIA - Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is preparing to lay off nearly 50 Washington State Library employees due to a decline in state and federal funding. In the past two weeks, 47 workers at …

LEAVENWORTH - The Snowy Owl Theater at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts will come alive on Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m. with the voices and talents of local musicians, students, and performers during …

OLYMPIA _ Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights last week.  These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent …

OLYMPIA - A new law triggered by a lawsuit will ensure public school students in Washington are offered special education instruction until they are 22 years old. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed …

OLYMPIA - Thousands of people who are not U.S. citizens would continue to receive Medicaid-like health care coverage in Washington state under the budget plan the Legislature recently approved. …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District will begin its annual helicopter inspection of high-voltage transmission lines next week, the utility announced Friday. The low-flying …

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