WENATCHEE – Helion, an Everett-based energy company, is considering a property in Malaga to place the world's first fusion power plant.  The company announced its interest alongside …

LEAVENWORTH – A packed crowd gathered at the Leavenworth Firehall on Feb. 26 to hear progress updates on the Icicle Strategy, a collaborative effort to manage water resources and improve …

LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth City Council made financial and infrastructure decisions at its Feb. 25 meeting, adopting an updated hazard mitigation plan, approving a vehicle leasing agreement, …

LEAVENWORTH – For nearly three decades, the Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival has blended art, community, and compassion to help fight food insecurity in the valley. This year’s …

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate approved a bill that seeks to streamline the process for water-sewer districts to sell surplus property, reducing administrative hurdles and increasing …

WENATCHEE— Iconic rock bands Three Dog Night and Little River Band will bring decades of classic hits to Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee on June 12. The two groups, known for their enduring …

OLYMPIA - When Kristopher Shook was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 42, his only concern was beating it, no matter the cost. As a result, he accumulated hundreds of thousands of dollars in …

OLYMPIA - An infant in King County was identified as the first confirmed measles case in Washington in 2025, following increases in cases in other parts of the United States, county officials said. …

OLYMPIA - Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has a plan for about $7 billion in budget cuts, but he and Democrats in the Legislature have a ways to go before they solve a shortfall that may be more than …

OLYMPIA — Sen. Keith Goehner's work to give counties more options for promoting affordable housing received a big boost last Wednesday when the Senate gave overwhelming bipartisan support to …

OLYMPIA - Washington Democrats are looking at taxing storage units as a way to help bridge the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and raise new money for housing.  House …

OLYMPIA - Holly Koon struggles every day in her 9th-grade biology classes to help students achieve, but sometimes it seems like a losing battle. Chronic absenteeism, growing class sizes and fewer …

OLYMPIA - Is Washington’s State flag a relic of days gone by and should it be redesigned? A bill in this year’s Legislature says the question is worth considering and proposes …

OLYMPIA - It will cost more to visit a state park next year, if a proposal in the state Legislature wins approval. SB 5390, proposed by Sen. Derek Stanford, R-Bothell, increases the cost of a …

WENATCHEE – After receiving public comment and recommendations from the Planning Commission, the Board of Chelan County Commissioners (BOCC) formally adopted changes to the short-term rental …

LEAVENWORTH – Ten U.S. Forest Service employees have been fired at the Wenatchee River Ranger District Office amid agency wide cuts, with fears that more agency firings are on the way. …

LEAVENWORTH – Former Cascade School District (CSD) Board member Zachary Miller is returning to his position after resigning in January 2024 for family reasons. Miller previously served as …

LEAVENWORTH – As Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month highlights post-secondary training in schools nationwide, Cascade High School (CHS) is preparing its own students for success as they …

WENATCHEE – An estimated 300 people gathered at Memorial Park on Presidents Day to protest the significant changes implemented in the federal government by President Donald Trump and …

WENATCHEE — The Washington State University Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program is relocating its weekly Plant Clinic to the Wenatchee Public Library, offering residents expert guidance on …