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Leavenworth Community Engagement Night draws crowds to Festhalle

LEAVENWORTH - The Festhalle was abuzz with activity on the evening of Tuesday, February 4, as the City hosted its Community Engagement Night, an open house event to present information to residents …

Bruce Williams steps down from Cascade Medical, Chelan-Douglas Land Trust boards

LEAVENWORTH – After 12 years of service, Cascade Medical Board of Commissioners President and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) Board of Directors member Bruce Williams is stepping down. …

LEAVENWORTH — P.E.O. Chapter JF of Leavenworth is now accepting applications for a scholarship program designed to assist women returning to higher education. The scholarship targets women …

Cascadia Conservation District sets February board meeting

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting will offer both in-person and remote attendance options for February 21. The meeting is …

Why a WA lawmaker wants to collect data on cow farts and burps

OLYMPIA - The latest beef in Olympia? Cow burps, farts, and poops. Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that seeks to gather better data on the scale and scope of methane emissions released by …

African drumming events set for WVC campuses

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will host African drumming performances and workshops at its campuses this month as part of Black History Month celebrations, featuring ethnomusicologist …

Mountain Meadows earns national customer experience award

LEAVENWORTH — Mountain Meadows, a senior living facility in Leavenworth, has been awarded the 2025 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights for excellence in senior care services …

From Columbia Market to Dan’s Food Market: Celebrating 75 years of service

LEAVENWORTH – As chains continue to dominate the grocery business, Dan’s Food Market has remained a preferred destination for locals and tourists alike. After 75 years, the market is …

Community Foundation seeking local advisory board volunteers

WENATCHEE - The Community Foundation of NCW is seeking new volunteer Local Advisory Board members to review and make decisions on local grants impacting their communities through its Legacy Fund …

WENATCHEE - RiverCom, the region's essential 911 call-taking and emergency services dispatching provider, is seeking state and federal support to help fund a new Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) …

OLYMPIA - Two Democratic state lawmakers are trying again to require clergy members in Washington to report child abuse or neglect, including when it is disclosed to them by a congregant during …

OLYMPIA - Building more housing in rural parts of Washington is again top of mind for some state lawmakers. Bills to allow backyard cottages in new areas, to expand where developers can receive …

Genealogy educator to present land records program Feb. 10

EAST WENATCHEE. — The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society will host genealogy educator Lisa Gorrell for a presentation on using the Bureau of Land Management's General Land Office website on …

OLYMPIA - When workers go on strike, they’re often making a bet to temporarily lose their wages to fight for better ones.  This year, the Washington Legislature is again trying to …

Washington farmers want agritourism law reforms

OLYMPIA - Farmers across the state say regulations are getting in the way as they develop products they can sell directly to the public. From pumpkin patches to u-pick berry farms, the impacts …

Proposal loosens controls on birth control prescriptions

OLYMPIA - Insurance companies will be required to fill up to a 12-month supply of birth control pills, if a bill by Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, is approved.  “I experience …

Community dinners foster connection in the Upper Valley

UPPER VALLEY – Community dinners, hosted monthly at Leavenworth Community United Methodist Church (UMC) and weekly at Cashmere Community Church, bring neighbors together over a shared meal, …

Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival opens four-day bowl glazing event

LEAVENWORTH — The Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival returns this winter, offering community members a chance to glaze ceramic bowls and support local food security initiatives. Glazing …

Leavenworth Women's Exchange to mark 40 years at Feb. 12 luncheon

LEAVENWORTH. - The Leavenworth Women's Exchange will mark its 40th anniversary during its monthly luncheon Feb. 12 at the Icicle Inn Restaurant. Local historian Chris Rader will present "Early …

From Leavenworth to Norway: CHS graduates embrace the folk school journey

LEAVENWORTH – An informal but special educational exchange is developing between Cascade High School (CHS) and Nordvestlandet folkehøgskole, a Norwegian folk high school.  In …

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