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The City makes more Progress on Housing Action Plan

The City of Leavenworth accepted building incentives for affordable and workforce housing on April 26, along with approving a personnel policy update and abandoning the sewer services for the …

More than 1,000 people share their thoughts on Confluence Parkway plan

Through surveys, open houses and trail walks, more than 1,000 people weighed in on potential impacts of the Confluence Parkway plan proposed by the City of Wenatchee. Chelan PUD commissioners …

Official Statement from Communications Coordinator Christie Voos

Communication is so important, isn’t it? And how something is intended isn’t always how it’s received. No matter how much we, as humans, try to do the ‘right’ thing, …

Obertal Inn’s painted windows unveil community strife

The growing discontent towards the city of Leavenworth finally came to a head, all because of some flowery painted windows. Discussion of alleged city government overreach on Obertal Inn’s …

Leavenworth resident and city council member Anne Hessburg announced her candidacy for Chelan County Commissioner District 2.   “After a lot of thought and encouragement by local …

First in-Person City Council Meeting in Two Years

City officials dusted off their podiums and settled in to business on April 12, excited to finally sit in official city council seats. The hybrid city council meeting was brought into session with …

Spring Snow Surprise for Chelan County

One would not expect to see a foot of snow blessing their vision in mid-April, let alone a troubling weather precedent for the upcoming spring harvest. Although the global climate crisis has become …

Everett climber found near the Enchantments

Chelan County Chief Adam Musgrove confirmed the identity of a deceased climber to be Dr. Richard Thurmer, who was found near Dragontail Peak in the Enchantments on March 30. He was found at …

Leavenworth and Cashmere Farmers Markets Merge into “Cascade Community Markets”

Last summer, Leavenworth Community Farmers Market partnered with a team of Cashmere residents to establish and manage the Cashmere Community Farmers Market. Now, these two unique markets have come …

Washington’s newest community forest established at Nason Ridge

Washington’s newest community forest was brought to life on Thursday, April 14 when Western Rivers Conservancy transferred the 3,714-acre Nason Ridge property on Lake Wenatchee to Chelan …

 With the help of a new grant, Chelan County is creating a program for the Sheriff’s Office and county jail that will help them in identifying and responding to a mental health crisis in …

Rory Turner, Commissioner representing Port of Chelan County District #3 and Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority Board Member, is announcing his intention to resign effective April 30, 2022. …

Carnan, a lifelong resident of Chelan County, retired fruit grower and past Chelan County PUD Commissioner has officially announced his intentions to file for election to the Chelan County PUD …

Wenatchee- Ann Congdon announced on April 6 that she will not be seeking re-election to  Chelan County PUD's District 3 commission seat. She will have served for 18 years with four different …

Congresswoman Kim Schrier secures $941,340 for Leavenworth

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) announced a huge win for communities in the 8th District , which includes Leavenworth, All ten of the local state projects she put forth as part of the …

Columbia River Drug Task Force expands mission

The Mission of the Columbia River Drug Task Force is to combat illegal drug activity in our community to help promote successful and thriving communities in both Chelan and Douglas County. Along with …

Council accepts 14th St. Rehabilitation and Waste water Treatment changes

After closing the heated public comment portion on the rezoning and duplex amendments, the council moved on to some equally important developments. On March 22, the council accepted to pay DBA Smith …

WSU open Q&A session today (April 12) on recent weather, its effects on pollination, fruit set, hardiness

NCW - You are invited to join an impromptu zoom meeting today, April 12 at 4:00 pm for an open discussion about the effects of recent weather on tree fruit hardiness, fruit set and pollination, etc. …

Link TRIP-Link and TranCare

Link Transit has designated funding for a unique volunteer driver mileage reimbursement program,  called TRIP-Link. It is for residents in Chelan and most of Douglas counties, who have no other …

Leavenworth Bomb Threat Makes State News

Leavenworth residents were ordered to evacuate the downtown sector as Chelan County law enforcement try and neutralize a reported bomb threat. Three separate bomb threats were called in on …

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