DRYDEN — Chelan County Fire District #6 (CCFD #6) is asking voters to approve a levy rate of $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in the Aug. 5 special election. CCFD #6 has not had a …

PORTLAND, Ore. — With the Pacific Northwest entering the peak of wildfire season, state and federal officials are urging the public to take extra precautions when using vehicles and equipment …

WENATCHEE — The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) aimed at reducing the risk of disease transmission between domestic …

CHELAN COUNTY — After nearly two months of looking for triple homicide suspect Travis Decker, authorities say they are reducing their search footprint. Decker is wanted on three counts of …

WENATCHEE — Seventeen local veterans who were wounded or killed in combat will be honored during the second annual Purple Heart ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Wenatchee Veterans Hall. …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on proposed regulations that would guide a new statewide battery recycling program, mandated under a 2023 law requiring …

WENATCHEE — RiverCom 911 is under intense pressure as annual public safety incidents continue to rise in Chelan and Douglas counties. The 911 system and its staff are nearing an unsustainable …

DRYDEN — With all of the projects that the Chelan County PUD is involved in, it’s easy to forget just how much the agency is responsible for. After all, there are a lot of simultaneous …

PESHASTIN — When Lou and Judy Wagoner started building their 5,000 square foot log home on the North Road, it was the overlook of Icicle Ridge Mountain that was the main attraction. There was …

CASHMERE — Andrew Rowe was not born a children’s author. But it may turn out that, despite everything else he’s been — and continues to be — that children’s author …

CASHMERE — City officials and residents heard updates on public safety, infrastructure, and rising service costs during the Cashmere City Council’s July 14 meeting, with discussion …

CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council meeting on July 14 offered a striking example of community participation. After the traditional opening, including the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Jim …

OLYMPIA — The Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board has awarded Chelan County a total of $740,000 in grants to support the removal of fish-blocking culverts in two salmon-bearing tributaries, …

WENATCHEE — The Board of County Commissioners has adopted a new fee schedule for land use permit applications, effective August 1. This decision follows a comprehensive cost-recovery analysis, …

PESHASTIN — The Peshastin Friends of the Library will hold their annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the library lawn. “The library's been in existence …

WENATCHEE — Wellness Place is seeking nominations for its NCW Cancer Heroes event, an awards ceremony set to honor individuals who have made a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected …

CASHMERE — Before taking a hammer to the wall on that demolition project, Eastside Rebuild wants to have a word.  The local nonprofit, which offers low-cost tool rentals, workshops, …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Regional Justice Center has significantly enhanced its medical monitoring capabilities with the installation of 44 new medical sensors, bringing the total to 68 …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting applications for its Master Hunter Permit Program now through Aug. 15, inviting skilled and ethical hunters to join a …

CASHMERE — Local author Kasey Safford will visit Understory Book Shop in downtown Cashmere for a book signing and meet-and-greet event on Saturday, July 20, from 4 to 6 p.m., to promote her …