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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. …

Cashmere’s Founder’s Day shows off community spirit with fun and festivities

CASHMERE — The 45th annual Founder’s Day Festival went off without a hitch this year, just in time to celebrate Cashmere’s 121st anniversary on July 1. Throughout the day, there …

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) has awarded $31,800 in grants through its NCW Foundation for Youth program over the past year, funding projects that …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County is calling on residents to help identify local Purple Heart recipients for the 2025 Hall of Honor induction, an initiative that pays tribute to U.S. military service …

WENATCHEE  — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, fire officials in Chelan and Douglas counties are urging residents and visitors to forgo personal fireworks and instead attend public …

OLYMPIA — Despite a $12 billion state budget shortfall that eliminated public funding for the Imagination Library of Washington, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal …

WENATCHEE — NCW Tech Alliance, in collaboration with the NCW Digital Access Coalition, has launched the 2025 Digital Access Commitments Campaign to promote equitable digital access across six …

Residents of Cashmere at odds with city leadership over animal control issue

CASHMERE — In January 2025, the Cashmere City Council declined to renew its contract with the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS), citing cost increases and concerns over transparency. Since …

CASHMERE — Cashmere Mailing House, LLC has announced a leadership transition as longtime manager and founder Jayne Stephenson steps away from day-to-day operations after nearly two decades at …

WENATCHEE — A new regional pitch competition focused on practical applications of artificial intelligence has been launched by the NCW Tech Alliance, with $5,000 in prize money available and a …

Retired Chelan County judge releases new legal thriller novel, based on local events

WENATCHEE — Once you make a name for yourself as a judge in a small town, especially one that’s known for fairness, transparency, and a knack for sniffing out the truth in the pursuit of …

Sheriff’s Office refutes TikTok claim as search for Travis Decker continues

CHELAN COUNTY – Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has debunked a TikTok video claiming Travis Decker was taken into custody after a standoff, reiterating that the interagency search …

Cashmere City Council approves local sales tax increase for transportation projects

CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council, acting as the city’s Transportation Benefit District, approved a one-tenth of one percent sales tax increase during its June 9 meeting, designating …

Chelan County Fire District 6 expands community outreach with home visits

CASHMERE – Chelan County Fire District 6 will be visiting homes within its 45 square mile service area throughout June to connect with the communities it serves. “We want our …

Public memorial for Decker sisters to be held June 20 at Rocky Reach Dam Park

WENATCHEE — A public memorial service honoring Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20. The three young sisters—Paityn, 9; Evelyn, 8; and Olivia, …

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