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Chelan PUD names three new senior leaders to management team

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District has announced three new senior management appointments, naming leaders for operations, energy resources, and financial oversight. Dan Koch …

Costs remain high for WA affordable housing projects

OLYMPIA - Many affordable housing projects in Washington are funded in part by the state’s Housing Trust Fund.  A new report from the Department of Commerce looked at the cost of …

WENATCHEE — Acclaimed Indigenous photographer and social documentarian Matika Wilbur will headline the Native American Classic at Wenatchee Valley College on December 7, joining a lineup that …

Freezing rain threatens North Central Washington through weekend

WENATCHEE — The National Weather Service in Spokane is warning residents across North Central Washington of hazardous winter weather conditions expected to persist through the weekend, with the …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District unveiled its comprehensive 50-year strategic vision on Tuesday, introducing a new mission statement and long-term objectives for the public …

Fees that pay for WA homelessness programs running short

OLYMPIA - State funds that pay for homelessness services in Washington are running low, and the Legislature may need to find extra money to avoid program cuts.  The Department of Commerce …

WA Gov. Inslee orders hiring and travel freeze for state agencies

OLYMPIA - With the state facing a multi-billion dollar budget gap , Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered state agencies to freeze “most non-discretionary and non-essential” hiring, …

State Parks seeks applications for Winter Recreation Advisory committees

OLYMPIA —  The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking applications from winter sports enthusiasts for the agency’s snowmobile and non-motorized advisory …

“All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” returns to Music Theater of Wenatchee

WENATCHEE – “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” will return to the Music Theater of Wenatchee this December. The musical tells the true story of soldiers laying down their …

First bills drop ahead of WA’s 2025 legislative session

OLYMPIA - Washington lawmakers have begun teeing up legislation ahead of the 2025 session. Monday marked the first day they could pre-file bills. Legislators will have 105 days to push their …

Mount Rainier National Park seeks properties to lease

ASHFORD. – Mount Rainier National Park is seeking properties to lease for use by park employees for the spring, summer, and fall seasons (March to November) 2025. Due to limited housing within …

Washington State releases plans to end traffic deaths by 2030

OLYMPIA — Washington state transportation officials announced a plan to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on state roads by 2030, introducing new safety measures and policy …

NCW Libraries launches Winter Reading Program

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries launched its annual Winter Reading Program on Dec. 1 to promote literacy across North Central Washington during the winter months through a combination of traditional …

Woods Family Fund awards $63,500 to arts programs across NCW

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington announced the distribution of $63,500 in grants to 36 organizations through its Woods Family Music & Arts Fund, supporting …

Stevens Pass opens one week early for 2024-2025 winter season

SKYKOMISH – Stevens Pass welcomed skiers and snowboarders back to the mountain for the 2024-2025 season, celebrating an early opening on Nov. 29. “I’m most excited about the …

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has announced the appointment of Marcine Miller as its new executive director of communications, marketing, and media relations. Miller, who will serve …

Cashmere High School band members selected for WIBC honor band event

CASHMERE- The arts at Cashmere High Schools are vibrant and strong in their band, choir and drama departments. Taking its moment in the spotlight this November is the band program, out of which three …

North Central Education Foundation awards record 225 Teacher Grants

WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation announced a record-breaking distribution of classroom grants to 225 teachers across four Washington counties, marking the largest number of …

Mount Rainier National Park announces 2025 construction projects

ASHFORD  –  Two major Mount Rainier National Park construction projects starting in 2025 will replace decades-old crumbling infrastructure in the park’s popular Ohanapecosh …

The new 2025 County Fair and Rodeo Queen Jorja Davenport (right) attends the Moses Lake Rodeo Queen Pageant to support the newly crowned 2025 Miss Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Kaylee Stump (left).

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