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As a precautionary measure, the Peshastin Water District has issued a boil water recommendation until further notice. Please boil all water used for cooking and consumption for 3-4 minutes. Over a million gallons of water have been pulled from our system to fight the fire, creating an extra draw...
Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans under 50.  Families across the country are dealing with the health, emotional, and economic effects of the opioid epidemic.  We hope you will join educators, students and community leaders/members in a unique opportunity for a...
Leavenworth, Wash. – The Icicle Fund is now accepting applications for Initiative and Strategic Project grants. The deadline for both programs is March 4th. The Fund awards grants to non-profit organizations who develop North Central Washington as a region where nature, the arts, and the area’s...
January 24, 2019 – Chelan County Auditor, Skip Moore has announced that ballots for the February 12th Special Election have been mailed for the following districts: Manson School District No. 19 and Public Hospital District No. 1.  Ballots must be postmarked or deposited into an official ballot...

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The Chumstick Wildfire Stewardship Coalition (CWSC) in Leavenworth, Wash., has been awarded $100,000 in new funding through the Washington State Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) All Lands Forest Restoration Grant Program and $25,000 through DNR’s Building Forest Partnerships Grant Program....
Since Steven's Pass as come under new ownership, Vail Resorts, there has been a few changes. There will be a replacement and upgrade to the Daisy Chairlift and Brooks Chairlift. There are also plans to make improvements to on mountain dining. This is part of the $35 million commitment Vail Resorts...
    Applications are now being accepted from local women for the Upper Valley Scholarship P.E.O Chapter JF, Leavenworth WA. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist women in need of financial help, return to higher education in an accredited university, college or technical school in  the...
  Leavenworth, WA– Leavenworth Reindeer Farm will present its first annual “Get FROZEN at the Farm!” event, featuring a special character meet & greet with your childrens’ favorite Ice Sisters and live reindeer. The event is in celebration of Bavarian Ice Fest and will be taking place at the...
Chelan County PUD line crews and the many employees who support them want to help you be ready if winter storms cause power or other utility service outages. First step, we encourage customers to follow Chelan PUD on Twitter and Facebook. We share good tips all year long, but especially updates...

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