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In the heart of downtown Leavenworth, new shop owners create a respite from the crowds

The shops on the downstairs floor of 217 9th Street in downtown Leavenworth are not an easy find for the untrained eye. For new shop owners Sara Jones and Desiree Stein , that’s preferred. …

LEAVENWORTH – The City Council discussed planning commission priorities, winter parking fines, committee appointments, and more at its meeting on Jan. 23.  The City Council and …

Chelan PUD Commissioners consider rate options in Peshastin Water District acquisition

PESHASTIN – Chelan PUD Commissioners received updates and public comments regarding the Peshastin Water District (PWD) acquisition at the commission meeting on Jan. 22. Since the community …

LEAVENWORTH - Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) and Sleeping Lady Foundation recently announced a significant in-kind gift and grant to NWPB. The gift includes the FCC license for KOHO 101.1 …

CSD grapples with budget woes amid enrollment declines and inflation challenges

LEAVENWORTH - Cascade School District is facing a budget constraint, as are most school districts throughout Washington State. Even with district staff scrutinizing budgets last summer and …

WENATCHEE  — Chelan Public Utility District commissioners have greenlighted the purchase of a substantial parcel of undeveloped land, spanning 4,910 acres, in the foothills above Malaga …

Chelan County Rodeo Queen coronation and fundraiser set for Feb. 10

CASHMERE – The Chelan County Fair and Rodeo will host a Rodeo Queen Fundraiser and Coronation Kickoff Party on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Mission Creek Community Club Building at 4724 Mission …

Winter program introduces skiing and snowboarding to local students

LEAVENWORTH – Every Wednesday afternoon, Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (LWSC) hosts over 60 kids at Ski Hill who are a part of Cascade School District’s after-school ski and board …

Small Change, secondhand art supply shop in Cashmere, nears grand opening

CASHMERE – Small Change is one of the newest additions to Side Street Cashmere, selling secondhand art supplies and craft materials for every imagination. The store hosted a soft opening on …

Local salmon habitat restoration project receives $3 million grant

WASHINGTON – A Nason Creek salmon habitat restoration project recently received nearly $3 million in grant funding from the America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC), a national initiative to …

Leavenworth City Council discusses downtown housing plans, improvements to snow removal services

LEAVENWORTH – City Council closed out the year with a busy meeting last week, discussing snow removal operations, affordable housing, and saying a few goodbyes. The meeting was the last …

Downtown Leavenworth restaurant is giving away 200 free meals for Christmas

LEAVENWORTH – Larch restaurant will be giving away 200 free meal kits this Christmas Eve. The meal kits are designed to serve two to four people, and will come ready made with instructions …

City of Leavenworth appoints Housing and Parking Advisory Members

LEAVENWORTH – City Council approved mayoral appointments to the Housing Advisory and Parking Advisory Committees. Those appointed to the Housing Advisory include Tracie Smith, Justin …

Transportation Improvement Board awards nearly $2 million to the City of Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH – The City of Leavenworth was awarded nearly $1.95 million by the Washington Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to address city-wide street improvements in 2024. The funds are …

Link Transit’s Leavenworth Express route gets expanded service

WENATCHEE - Link Transit is set to significantly enhance its service schedule starting Jan. 2, aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for commuters across North Central Washington. Among …

Anonymous donation supports STEM learning at Peshastin Dryden Elementary

PESHASTIN - Last school year, Peshastin Dryden Elementary (PD) received a gift, a $5,000 grant from an anonymous family with the stipulation to use it for the greatest benefit. The grant was used to …

Stevens Pass opens for the 2023-2024 season, cuts ribbon on new Kehr’s Chair

SKYKOMISH – Stevens Pass opened for the 2023-2024 season on Tuesday, Dec. 12, followed by the start of night operations, the ribbon-cutting of the new Kehr’s Chair and grand opening of a …

Residents invited to Community Engagement Night Jan. 30

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LEAVENWORTH – The City of Leavenworth is encouraging residents to attend the quarterly Community Engagement Night on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The open-house style gathering will take place from 5 p.m. …

Residents invited to Community Engagement Night Jan. 30

LEAVENWORTH – The City of Leavenworth is encouraging residents to attend the quarterly Community Engagement Night on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The open-house style gathering will take place from 5 p.m. …

Backpack program continues to feed students in the area, despite challenges

LEAVENWORTH – The United Methodist Church’s backpack program has been feeding students for almost a decade, but late last winter it lost the critical help of its program leader, Dean …

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