CASHMERE - Mayor Jim Fletcher informed the Cashmere City Council on March 10 that Fire District 6 will hold a levy to address budget shortfalls, warning that emergency medical services outside city …

OLYMPIA — Liam Hill, a 15-year-old freshman at Cashmere High School, recently completed a week-long assignment as a page for the Washington State Senate, serving during the eighth week of the …

OLYMPIA - Democrats in the Washington state House on Tuesday approved a revamped plan to provide $100 million in grants to local police departments to hire more officers.  The vote on House …

OLYMPIA — The Washington state House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation that would provide financial assistance to local law enforcement aviation support units. House Bill …

OLYMPIA — A new interactive online tool is helping partners and organizations across Washington state plan for additional electric vehicle chargers, making it easier to expand charging access …

CASHMERE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society will host a "Kittens on Tap" fundraiser on March 27 to support its Save a Tiny Life initiative, which provides care for orphaned, unweaned kittens …

OLYMPIA - A bill to cap yearly rent increases cleared the Washington state House on Monday following a spirited debate on whether such limits will bring greater security for tenants or higher prices …

OLYMPIA - As an agricultural worker in Wapato, Washington, Sandra D. works with her husband to support her three children.  Like many immigrants, Sandra came to the United States looking …

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries has introduced new Citizenship Kits to its collection, designed to assist individuals preparing for the United States Naturalization exam, the regional library system …

MIDWAY, Utah - The 2025 Cross Country Skiing Junior Nationals kicked off Monday at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, with athletes from across the country gathering for what organizers describe as …

WENATCHEE — Pybus Public Market will host its 10th Annual Nonprofit Day on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bringing together approximately 50 nonprofit organizations from across the …

OLYMPIA - Democrats in the Washington state House on Saturday approved an overhaul of the state’s system for buying guns.  House Bill 1163 would require a state permit to purchase …

WENATCHEE — Camp Fire North Central Washington Council will hold its annual auction fundraiser on Saturday, March 29, at the Wenatchee Convention Center, with proceeds benefiting Camp Zanika …

WENATCHEE — The Leadership Institute of North Central Washington celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort on February 27, with 26 students from four counties completing an intensive …

DRYDEN – Chelan County Fire District #6 has not updated its levy rate, which funds 99 percent of its operations, since 1955. Now, it’s facing a $10.7 million funding gap that threatens …

SKYKOMISH – As spring nears, Stevens Pass is looking towards the 2025-2026 winter season. The ski resort recently launched ticket sales and announced significant changes to its parking program …

OLYMPIA — State legislators representing the 12th Legislative District have announced plans to conduct a virtual town hall meeting later this month to address constituent concerns and discuss key …

OLYMPIA - The conservative political group behind three failed measures on last year’s Washington ballot filed an initiative Tuesday to prevent the Democrat-controlled Legislature and governor …

OLYMPIA – With Washington's spring turkey hunting season quickly approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) urges new hunters to complete hunter education so they can …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society has appointed Dr. Rebecca Bozarth as its new Director of Veterinary Medical Services following a two-year search. Bozarth, who received her …