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WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Public Utility District board will vote on multiple contract amendments and rate increases at its November 18 meeting, including $8.8 million in …

WSP deploying enhanced patrols for WSU student Thanksgiving travel

PULLMAN — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is launching enhanced enforcement patrols targeting unsafe driving behaviors during the Washington State University (WSU) Thanksgiving break. …

Brick and Rafters brings coworking option to Cashmere

CASHMERE – Brick and Rafters, an event space owned by Lisa and Tom Kriskovic, has expanded to offer coworking space for local residents during the week. Venue manager Leisa Osburn said the …

Cashmere FFA earns national recognition at Indianapolis convention

CASHMERE – Cashmere FFA brought home two top-four finishes and $2,500 in scholarships from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, marking the group’s fourth consecutive year …

¡La Chispa! bilingual workshop inspires Latino middle schoolers across the region

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade High School hosted middle school Latino students from all over the region to participate in a leadership workshop called ¡La Chispa! (the spark). “It's …

WA agency failed to catch doubled-up benefit payments

OLYMPIA - Inadequate tracking by the Employment Security Department led to Washington workers receiving both unemployment insurance and Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits at the same time, a new …

OLYMPIA - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is warning of a budget deficit in excess of $10 billion and calling on state agencies to pare spending now to deal with it. A Nov. 8 memo from Inslee’s …

WINTHROP – With significant snow fall forecast through the weekend, the Washington State Department of Transportation will temporarily close State Route 20 North Cascades Highway at 5 p.m., …

Amazon opens new delivery station in NCW

EAST WENATCHEE — Amazon has opened a new delivery station in the Wenatchee area, expanding the e-commerce company's logistics network in North Central Washington. The facility, designated …

WVHS to host second annual Santa Paws Holiday Run to aid pets in need

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) will host its second annual Santa Paws 2K/5K run/walk on Saturday, December 14, along the Apple Capital Loop Trail to raise funds for pets …

WA Supreme Court weighs controversial step to solve public defense crisis

Washington State Standard OLYMPIA - Supporters and opponents of a proposal to slash public defender caseloads in Washington made their closing arguments to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday. …

With WA courts’ online systems down, thousands of firearm sales on hold

Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts and preventing the completion of thousands of firearm sales. The …

Forest Service opens Christmas tree permit sales

WENATCHEE — The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has begun issuing Christmas tree cutting permits for the 2024 holiday season through three purchase options. The U.S. Forest Service …

Cashmere Schools Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for graduating students 

CASHMERE—Cashmere High School showed its dedication to its students last Wednesday night (Nov. 6) when it held its annual scholarship night. It was a time for seniors to learn more about …

Cashmere students honor local veterans

CASHMERE – Local veterans and active duty service members were celebrated and honored by Cashmere students on Nov. 8. “It was awesome. I really appreciate the school and the …

Washington State sees steep increase in whooping cough cases

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents to a significant increase in reported cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. As of November 2, …

Chelan PUD proposed budget focused on modernizing dams, technology

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District commissioners reviewed a preliminary 2025 budget that emphasizes modernizing hydroelectric facilities and upgrading technology infrastructure, …

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance celebrated innovation and technological advancement in North Central Washington during its 23rd Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon, drawing more than 320 …

Goehner ahead in State Senate contest

WENATCHEE — Republican Keith W. Goehner has taken a commanding lead in the race for Washington's 12th District State Senate seat, with strong showings in two of three counties comprising the …

Burnett leads three-county race for 12th District House seat

CHELAN COUNTY - Republican Brian Burnett has taken an early lead in the race for Washington state's 12th Legislative District House seat, Position 1, with strong performances in Chelan and Snohomish …

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