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WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about an ongoing financial scam targeting local citizens through the mobile payment platform Venmo. According to law …

State and gun shop clash at WA Supreme Court over high-capacity magazine ban

OLYMPIA - The fate of Washington’s ban on the sale of high-capacity firearms magazines now rests with the state Supreme Court.  On Tuesday morning, attorneys for the state and a …

Goehner named ranking republican on Senate Housing Committee

OLYMPIA — Washington State Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, has been selected as the ranking Republican member on the Senate Housing Committee as he begins his first term in 2025, following three …

Burnett takes oath, receives committee assignments

OLYMPIA — State Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, was sworn in Monday during opening ceremonies of the 2025 Legislature, officially beginning his term representing Washington's 12th Legislative …

WA’s newest state Supreme Court justice is sworn in

OLYMPIA - After a narrow election victory in November, Sal Mungia is officially Washington’s newest state Supreme Court justice.  Mungia, along with current justices Steven Gonzalez …

Give NCW fundraising campaign nets record $904K for local nonprofits

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington's annual Give NCW campaign raised a record-breaking $904,765 during the 2024 holiday season, marking a 31% increase from the …

Sustainable NCW’s Bike CoOp expands under Ecology grant

WENATCHEE – Sustainable NCW’s Bike CoOp will be launching its mobile bike repair, CoOp on the Go, after receiving grant funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology through the …

Cashmere Planning Commission backs floodplain code updates

CASHMERE — The Cashmere Planning Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to recommend approval of updated floodplain regulations to the City Council following a public hearing on the matter. …

Washington lawmakers revive plan for state cap on rent increases

OLYMPIA - Democratic state lawmakers are again pushing a proposal to restrict rent hikes across Washington. Despite the rent cap bill’s dramatic failure last session, backers say its …

Ferguson pitches spending cuts, voices skepticism of ‘wealth tax’

OLYMPIA - Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint Thursday for chopping billions in state spending while investing millions in education and public safety in his first term …

Cashmere student named to Miami University dean's list

OXFORD, Ohio  - JJ Groner of Cashmere has been named to the Dean's List at Miami University for the 2024 fall semester. The distinction recognizes students ranking in the top 20 percent of …

OLYMPIA - Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Wednesday named Julie Meredith, who manages massive road and highway projects like the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and State Route 520 floating bridge, …

WVC names new Allied Health and Professional Technical Programs Dean

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has appointed Tracy Donnelly as the new dean of Allied Health and Professional Technical Programs, a position she began December 9. In her new …

Chelan County to conduct Point-in-Time count on Jan. 30

WENATCHEE — Chelan County officials announced plans to expand their annual Homeless Point in Time Count to three locations on January 30 to better identify individuals experiencing homelessness …

Conservation advocates and a federal wildlife agency are offering $20,000 for information on each of three recent wolf poaching incidents in Washington.  Since October, three gray wolves …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will convene a virtual meeting Friday to address proposed commercial whale watching regulations and other matters. The three-hour …

WENATCHEE — The U.S. Forest Service will hold a public meeting this month to discuss proposed changes to the Northwest Forest Plan, which has guided federal forest management since 1994. …

Conservation District sets hybrid January board meeting in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and remote attendance options on Friday, …

Community Foundation now accepting applications for scholarships

WENATCHEE - The Community Foundation of NCW is now accepting scholarship applications for students who plan to attend community college, university, or trade school in Fall 2025.   …

Link Transit expands routes, adds early morning and weekend service

WENATCHEE — Link Transit launched expanded public transportation services across North Central Washington on January 6, adding earlier departure times and enhanced weekend coverage to 11 routes …

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