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Evacuations decrease as crews shift from suppression to recovery on Little Giant, Sisi Fires

A crew chips slash left behind from hazard tree mitigation near First Creek Sept. 15.
LEAVENWORTH — More and more crews are transitioning from active suppression to recovery and repair on the Little Giant and Sisi Fires as the end of September nears. The Sisi Fire, near …

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Washington students can now apply for 2027-28 college financial aid

High school seniors and other students planning college or job training can now apply for financial aid for the 2027-28 school year.

Chelan County to test vote-counting system Oct. 15

WENATCHEE — Chelan County elections staff and the Washington Secretary of State's Office will test the county's vote-counting system at 10 a.m. Oct. 15, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Local Features

Apple Annie Antique Gallery marks 30 years in Cashmere

Vendors manage their own booths, which is demonstrated by the unique inventory and display of each booth.
CASHMERE — At 70,000 square feet, Apple Annie Antique Gallery is one of the largest antique malls in Washington state, hosting anywhere from 120 to 150 vendors and over 225 booths under one roof. …
Inside Temptress, a new speakeasy in the Mission District of Cashmere, the lights are low, the music isn’t too loud, and there’s a beverage for everyone to enjoy.

Inside Temptress, a new speakeasy built for slowing down

CASHMERE — What began as a quick stop to take photos of a new Cashmere business turned into nearly an hour-long conversation inside Temptress, a newly opened speakeasy tucked into the Mission …
From left, Tauni Hink, Lynn Love, and Diane Senn share an afternoon over wine and stories inside The Velvet Den, Side Street Cashmere’s newest addition.

New Velvet Den wine lounge offers Cashmere a place to linger

CASHMERE — The music was already doing most of the work. Upon entry into The Velvet Den, Sinatra’s voice filled the room with “The Lady is a Tramp,” giving way a moment later to Sarah …
Steve Hays of Wenatchee is on a mission to pick up a loaf of English muffin bread from baker and cashier Yuli Infante, for his wife back at home.

Sure to Rise Bakery marks 78 years of tradition in Cashmere

CASHMERE — In our ongoing series on businesses that have been continuously operating for more than 40 years in the Wenatchee Valley, this entry comes from the heart of downtown Cashmere. …

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Chelan County Sheriff's Report

Chelan County Sheriff's Report

This report is compiled from records provided by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office and RiverCom. The publisher cannot certify the complete accuracy of the information provided.
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The public comment period during a council meeting on Sept. 28 brought resident Matt Tait into the room via Zoom, and he asked the City to address drainage around his property.
CASHMERE — A resident’s complaint about stormwater crossing Rank Road prompted a pointed discussion at the Sept. 28 Cashmere City Council meeting, with city officials defending previous drainage work while acknowledging the problem remains unresolved.
Cashmere officials have not yet passed any new restrictions on scooters, e-bikes, or electric motorcycles, but will begin enforcing existing rules after multiple safety incidents.
CASHMERE — Cashmere will begin enforcing existing rules governing scooters, electric bicycles and motorized mini bikes while developing additional regulations as needed, following renewed safety concerns at the Sept. 28 City Council meeting.
Cashmere City Clerk Elizabeth Martinez presented city council on Sept. 28 with its options regarding an impending increase in prosecution costs at Chelan County.
CASHMERE — Cashmere is coordinating with three other small cities on a response to proposed increases in Chelan County prosecution charges, seeking alternatives to a rate that could nearly triple its annual bill.
A budget workshop set after the November 3 election, will reflect whether or not voters approve Prop 1, which would give the city room to breathe after public safety cost increases.
CASHMERE — Cashmere will hold a budget workshop after the Nov. 3 election so council members can weigh spending decisions with a clearer picture of whether voters have approved Proposition 1.
Washington's minimum wage will go up 60 cents to $17.73 an hour on Jan. 1, the state Department of Labor & Industries announced Sept. 30.

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Sports
Wenatchee Wild forward Kalen Miles scans for the puck in the final minutes of Wenatchee's 5-2 preseason win Sunday afternoon at the Tri-City Americans. Miles scored the first Wild goal, later adding an assist.
KENNEWICK — The Wenatchee Wild scored five consecutive goals to rally from an early two-goal deficit and defeat the Tri-City Americans 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at Toyota Center in the preseason …
Wenatchee AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington was named the 2026 West Coast League Coach of the Year after leading the AppleSox to a league-best 39-13 regular-season record and their sixth WCL championship.
WENATCHEE — Wenatchee AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington has been named the West Coast League Coach of the Year after leading the team to its sixth league championship. The WCL announced the …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee AppleSox advanced to the West Coast League Championship with an 18-4 victory over the Bellingham Bells in the North Division Championship game. Wenatchee will face …
A WVC player advances the ball during a match. WVC will host Real Madrid Foundation youth soccer camps Aug. 3-7.
WENATCHEE — Young soccer players from across North Central Washington will have a chance to train with coaches from one of the world's most recognizable soccer organizations when Wenatchee Valley …

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Outdoors
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging prospective hunters to complete required hunter education courses this summer to avoid delays before the fall hunting seasons. …
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking applicants to fill four vacant positions on its Wolf Advisory Group (WAG), which advises the department’s director on …

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Obituaries
Karen Faye Colling passed away at the age of 80 on May 22, 2026, in Wenatchee, WA. Karen was born September 9, 1945 in Waterloo, IA to parents Franklin O. and Donna Mae Mullen. Karen was a …
Carrie Jones peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord surrounded by family on Monday, July 21, 2025. Carrie was born in Eau Claire, WI on January 4, 1955 to Leigh Sydney Wright and Alvara …
Celebration of Life There will be a Celebration of Life for Mick and Lee Reister of Peshastin held at the Dryden Gun Club this Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 1-4pm.
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Suzann Leigh Kossian, a resident of Monitor, Washington, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 3, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. Born in San Luis Obispo, …
Age 85. Passed October 28, 2025. Memorial on April 18, 2026 at Cornerstone Christian 12 North Chelan, Wenatchee, at 1PM

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Education
Wenatchee High School got back into session on Wednesday, August 26

High school students return for new year

WENATCHEE VALLEY — The first day of high school still begins with a picture. Sometimes Mom or Dad takes it. Sometimes a friend does. Sometimes, by senior year, an entire group assembles for …

Two Wenatchee Valley College trustees resign

WENATCHEE — Two members of the Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees have resigned, leaving the five-member governing board with two vacancies. The college announced Monday that trustees …

Ferguson proposes statewide school cellphone ban

SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that he will seek a statewide ban on student cellphone use during school hours in Washington public K-12 schools. The proposed “Away for the …
Cashmere FFA members gather for a group photo during the Washington State FFA Convention in Pullman, where the chapter earned two national qualifying team titles and multiple top finishes in statewide competitions.

Cashmere FFA qualifies eight students for national competition

CASHMERE – Cashmere High School’s FFA chapter will send two state champion teams to national competition this fall after strong performances at state contests this spring. The Environmental …

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State News

WA wildfire home damage totals at least $188M, Ferguson says

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday asked President Donald Trump for tens of millions of dollars in federal aid to help communities recover from devastating wildfires this summer. Across the …

It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know

Washington voters on Tuesday will start to winnow the competition in hundreds of local, state and federal races in this busy election cycle. All 98 seats in the state House and 24 in the Senate …

DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 conviction for Proud Boys leader from WA

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to erase the conviction of a prominent leader of the Proud Boys from Washington state for his actions during the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. …

Work underway to create new WA housing agency

OLYMPIA – Washington boasts 221 housing-related programs across 30 state agencies.  But despite all of these initiatives, Lt. Gov. Denny Heck thinks the state is still going in the wrong …

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Opinion

Who is still here when the smoke clears

Terry Ward, Publisher

Labor Day has passed, school buses are back on the roads and another North Central Washington summer is beginning to give way to fall. But this year, it doesn't feel quite as simple as turning …

Opinion has a place. So does disagreement.
The elections closest to home
Grace is becoming a lost skill
Living online, missing what's around us
The next generation is watching
The best stories aren't happening on the field
Not every disagreement needs an audience

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WENATCHEE — Link Transit is joining Switch Your Trips WA, a statewide challenge that asks people to replace driving alone with walking, biking, carpooling or riding the bus during October.
Rocky, the Discovery Center's mascot, is surrounded by children. Rocky will be at Kids Day at the Chelan PUD Service Center in Wenatchee from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7.
WENATCHEE — Chelan PUD will hold free activities, treats and giveaways from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each weekday Oct. 5-9 at its Service Center, 203 Olds Station Road in Wenatchee, as part of Public Power Week.
Cashmere residents Delia Cooper, left, and Diana Turner approached the city council with a request on Sept. 28: Make Cottage Avenue safe for trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
CASHMERE — For Diana Turner, Halloween on Cottage Avenue is one of the joys of living there. She and Delia Cooper came to the Cashmere City Council on Sept. 28 with a request: Find a way to keep the celebration fun while making the street safer for children.
A Nov. 19, 1986, Wenatchee World clipping reports the founding of the Greater Wenatchee Community Foundation, now the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. The foundation is marking its 40th anniversary this year with archival photos, clippings and community stories.
WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington will match donations dollar for dollar through June 2027, up to nearly $170,000, as part of a yearlong celebration of its 40th anniversary.

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