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Eastside Rebuild’s deconstruction services gives second life to building material

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, …

New medical sensors in county jail ease burden on employees, aid in detoxes

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 …

CHELAN COUNTY – Chelan County will receive nearly $6 million in state grant funding for outdoor recreation and conservation efforts, as part of a broader $148 million allocation by the …

Piano Wars puts the fun in fundraising for Brave Warrior Project in Cashmere

CASHMERE — On July 25 at 6 p.m., you can treat yourself to a night of music and comedy and fun as Felix and Fingers, a dueling piano troupe based in Chicago (but with members nationwide), comes …

Weeds Cafe: A new owner with the same community values and some fresh ideas

CASHMERE — “Downtown Cashmere” is an easy thing to envision. There’s Cottage Avenue, and, well, there’s the rest of town. That makes it the prime location for any …

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. …

Chelan County seeks community feedback in tourism impact survey

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County’s board of county commissioners has enlisted BERK Consulting to conduct a comprehensive study on the multifaceted impacts of tourism. This study aims to …

Wildly Caring: “Hockey Fights Cancer” night raises funds for local patients

WENATCHEE — The ice rink at the Town Toyota Center recently hosted an event that, while more restrained than a typical Wenatchee Wild hockey game, left a significant impact. On July 2, …

Law enforcement and justice system see new trend in the Valley: Prioritizing mental health

WENATCHEE — Despite the effort to create a network of fairness and equity in the justice system for residents of the Wenatchee Valley, the factors that go into any number of misdeeds, from …

WVC students develop new control system to modernize Dryden Dam

DRYDEN — Wenatchee Valley College students Dillon Cornelius and Juan Martinez presented a groundbreaking prototype on July 7 to modernize operations at the Dryden Dam. Collaborating with Chelan …

Blake Relief Day to provide legal support for drug conviction vacations

WENATCHEE — On July 18, people with Blake-related drug possession convictions in Washington state can seek financial and record-clearing assistance at the first-ever “Blake Drug …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College recognized outstanding students from its Wenatchee and Omak campuses during recent commencement ceremonies and convocations, presenting President’s …

WENATCHEE — Campfire restrictions across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest expanded on July 2 in response to increasing fire danger driven by continued hot, dry weather and worsening …

OLYMPIA — A Central Washington paving company has been fined $49,000 for a 2023 spill that released hot asphalt into Peshastin Creek, a waterway that supports threatened fish species. The …

Applications open for Legacy Fund grants

WENATCHEE — Nonprofit organizations serving the communities of Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Upper Valley, and Wenatchee Valley can now apply for the Community Foundation of North Central …

Historic channel restoration takes shape as Lower Peshastin Creek Project enters phase two

PESHASTIN — The Lower Peshastin Creek Habitat Restoration Project is making major progress this summer, with crews completing lead contamination cleanup and now rebuilding fish habitat. …

Community Bookmobile adds extra summer stops this year in Chelan, Douglas, Grant Counties

WENATCHEE — The NCW Libraries Bookmobile is launching its new summer schedule, bringing an exciting array of new stops to Chelan, Douglas, and Grant counties. The mobile library offers books, …

GEORGE — What started as a music festival for everyone who attended ended up as a major drug bust operation for the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) and Grant County’s Interagency …

Cashmere Music Department seeks volunteers for Leavenworth Summer Theater concessions

CASHMERE — It will be a double dose of the arts when you sign up to volunteer for the Leavenworth Summer Theater concessions for the 2025 season. Founded in 1994 by John and Susan Wagner …

Crime scene DNA believed to belong to Decker

CHELAN COUNTY — Blood found at the scene of the Decker sisters’ triple homicide has been matched to their father and suspected murderer, Travis Decker, according to investigators. …

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