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Hundreds gather in Wenatchee to participate in nationwide Presidents Day Protest

WENATCHEE – An estimated 300 people gathered at Memorial Park on Presidents Day to protest the significant changes implemented in the federal government by President Donald Trump and …

WSU Master Gardener plant clinic moves to Wenatchee Library

WENATCHEE — The Washington State University Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program is relocating its weekly Plant Clinic to the Wenatchee Public Library, offering residents expert guidance on …

Write On The River contest deadline nears for regional authors

WENATCHEE. — Regional writers have less than two weeks remaining to submit entries for the 2025 Write On The River Writers Competition. The annual contest, now in its 16th year, offers $1,200 …

WENATCHEE — The 2025 Point in Time Count for Chelan and Douglas counties showed fewer people living unsheltered but more utilizing emergency shelters and temporary housing services. The …

WENATCHEE — Stifel Financial Corp. announced that Kristen Taylor, a managing director with nearly 45 years of financial advisory experience, has been named to Forbes' 2025 Best-in-State Women …

Cashmere FFA celebrates National FFA week, prepares for spring

CASHMERE – Cashmere FFA is gearing up for a packed spring season filled with leadership and skill competitions, hands-on agricultural projects, and its highly anticipated spring plant sale. …

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at strengthening the nation's diagnostic testing capabilities during public health emergencies, drawing on …

Cashmere's Downtown Bike closes, owner pivots to Squishworks

CASHMERE – After five years of operation in Cashmere, Downtown Bike closed its doors on Feb. 14, as owner Aaron Todd transitions full-time into his factory level suspension service for mountain …

Washington lawmaker proposes regulations for self-checkout machines

OLYMPIA - Proposed legislation could change the way customers shop at grocery stores, as one Democratic lawmaker is pushing for regulations on self-checkout machines. House …

OLYMPIA - Legislation to update last year’s parental “bill of rights” initiative is heading to the Washington state House of Representatives amid a host of disagreements over what …

Raw pet food linked to bird flu outbreak in house cats

OLYMPIA — Health officials have identified raw pet food as the source of bird flu infections in house cats, according to a joint announcement from Washington and Oregon agriculture departments. …

Fentanyl found in NCW methamphetamine supply, health officials warn

EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District issued an alert about fentanyl contamination in the local methamphetamine supply on February 10, following reports from healthcare partners …

WENATCHEE — The Columbia River Drug Task Force seized more than 5,500 grams of methamphetamine and over 6,300 fentanyl pills during operations in 2024. The multi-agency task force, …

County seeks public input on updated wildfire protection plan

WENATCHEE — Chelan County officials launched a public comment period on an updated wildfire protection plan. The draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan will be available for public …

State lawmakers hear success stories from job training program

OLYMPIA — Workforce development advocates gathered in the state capital to champion the Economic Security for All (EcSA) program, highlighting its success in connecting Washington …

LEAVENWORTH — P.E.O. Chapter JF of Leavenworth is now accepting applications for a scholarship program designed to assist women returning to higher education. The scholarship targets women …

Cascadia Conservation District sets February board meeting

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting will offer both in-person and remote attendance options for February 21. The meeting is …

Cashmere student earns spot on University of Nebraska-Lincoln Deans' list

LINCOLN, Neb. - University of Nebraska-Lincoln officials announced that Kimmy Dodson of Cashmere has earned placement on the Deans' List for the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year. …

Cashmere Planning Commission begins work on 2026 comprehensive plan

CASHMERE - The Cashmere Planning Commission received a detailed briefing on February 3 regarding the development of a new Comprehensive Plan, with special emphasis on climate resiliency requirements …

Why a WA lawmaker wants to collect data on cow farts and burps

OLYMPIA - The latest beef in Olympia? Cow burps, farts, and poops. Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that seeks to gather better data on the scale and scope of methane emissions released by …

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