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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 …

Link Transit ridership on record-setting pace

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 …

Same-day voter registrations hit new high mark in Washington

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 …

Cashmere artist to showcase musical portraits at Leavenworth Library

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. …

Chelan County Clerk’s office closed to counter traffic until Friday

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 …

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 …

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