Press Releases
BPT - Will I be able to retire? How much do I need to save? What if I outlive those savings? Questions like these are common across America's current working population. Whether Gen X, Millennial or Gen Z worker populations, they each have hopes for a financially secure retirement, despite current...
It’s important for families affected by COPD to have a plan in place regarding care options. Having trusted tools and information can make getting the conversation started with healthcare providers easier. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Jovanmandic / iStock via Getty Images Plus
STATEPOINT - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is also referred to as emphysema or chronic bronchitis and makes it hard to breathe. During every stage of the disease, starting when a person is first diagnosed, different supportive care options are available that can improve quality of...
WENATCHEE - Beginning August 4, fire restrictions will raise to a Stage 2 level in parts of Chelan County, announces the Chelan County fire marshal.
Fire restrictions will be raised from Stage 1 to Stage 2 in the Chelan County Valley Zone, which includes the unincorporated lands and areas within...
Olympia - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced that the state's new Hit-and-Run Alert system began operations Aug. 1. Authorized by the state Legislature earlier this year, the Hit-and-Run Alert system is a program of cooperation among state, local,
and tribal law enforcement agencies, along...
(StatePoint) Nearly 60% of Americans say they send thank you notes at least occasionally to show their appreciation for a gift or favor, according to a recent poll from AmericanGreetings.com. While writing thank you’s might seem time consuming, it’s actually a wonderful opportunity to teach...
Olympia - In a report published by the National Fire Protection Association in 2022, it was estimated that physical disabilities was a factor in an average of 460 home fire deaths in the years 2015-2019. These estimates are based on data from the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Incident...
OLYMPIA - Have you waited around for your insurance company to handle your claim, only to get an offer you find unreasonable? Our team of highly trained insurance experts recovered more than $17 million for Washington insurance consumers between April 1 and June 30, 2023. They may be able to help...
Have pets microchipped. In the event of an emergency, natural or otherwise, you want to ensure your pet can get back to you if you’re separated. SUBMITTED PHOTO: A photo of Mulligan, Kris Kiser’s pup.
While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. “What’s good for us is good for our pets,” said Kris Kiser, President of the TurfMutt Foundation, an environment education and...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting applications for the Department’s Landowner Hunting Permit Program for the 2024-2026 season.
Landowners must submit applications by Augiust 15. A copy of the application packet, details on how to submit an application,...
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the ranks of over 1,200 certified master hunters across the state. WDFW administers the Master Hunter Permit Program to enlist skilled volunteers who are willing to aid Department efforts to support...
Ward Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA