WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries reported increased library engagement across its five-county service area in 2023, according to the organization's annual report. The report shows a 22% rise in …

PESHASTIN — A major habitat restoration project will soon begin on Lower Peshastin Creek to clean up lead waste and enhance fish habitat where the creek meets the Wenatchee River. The …

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance, North Central Education Services District (NCESD), and the Apple STEM Network will host the 4th Annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expo on August 21 at the …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) customers have voiced concerns about reliability and rate affordability as the utility considers a framework for evaluating large power …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will host a series of orientation sessions for new students and their families in September to facilitate the transition to college life. The "Puente …

LEAVENWORTH - The city of Leavenworth is accepting applications for an open position on its Planning Commission, a key advisory body responsible for shaping the community's future development. …

MONITOR – Last year, Upper Valley MEND’s food programs took a significant step in expanding its impact by adding a Mobile Food Pantry to its services. Now, it's providing fresh produce to …

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute is set to host a presentation on the glacial history of the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, August 13. The event will …

OLYMPIA — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued a stark warning Monday about the threat of election misinformation, particularly deepfakes and AI-generated content, as the state …

LEAVENWORTH – Leavenworth’s annual Oktoberfest will return this year for three weekends of beer gardens and entertainment. The event will span Oct. 4-5, 11-12, and 18-19. The beer …

LEAVENWORTH – Businesses in downtown Leavenworth received eight new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) thanks to a collaborative initiative between Cascade Medical Foundation (CMF) and …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Village Voices, a community choir with a 42-year history in the region, is preparing for its 2024 season and seeking new members. The choir, known for its …

LEAVENWORTH — “Summer Shred,” a day of bike racing kids of all ages presented by Mountain Sprouts preschool at Leavenworth’s mountain biking hub, Ski Hill, was held on July 21 …

LEAVENWORTH – A new trail on Rattlesnake Hill, located behind Icicle River Middle School and Cascade High School, is being built by the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance (EMBA) Central Chapter. …

LEAVENWORTH -- The Icicle Fund, a nonprofit organization supporting arts, history, and environmental initiatives in North Central Washington, announced that Executive Director Christine Morgan will …

WENATCHEE - A multi-agency operation targeting individuals allegedly involved in sexual abuse and exploitation of children led to the arrest of 12 people in Chelan and Douglas Counties over the …

LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth City Council hosted an open workshop, led by Lilith Vespier, Leavenworth’s Community Development Director, at the Festhalle on July 24 to discuss and answer …

DRYDEN– Chelan County Fire District 6 worked alongside a team of local fire agencies to contain an actively spreading house fire in the North Dryden Road area.  Reports of the fire …

CASHMERE – Cashmere, Leavenworth, and US-2 will be featured in “Evergreens,” a Washington-based feature-length film. The cast and crew spent multiple days filming at the Outpost …

PLAIN – After operating out of a mobile unit for the past three seasons, Leavenworth Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) is opening a permanent establishment in Plain, expanding its offerings to e-bike …