The summer season seems to be going fast. I hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy some vacation time and be with loved ones. There are a number of things happening related to state government …

WENATCHEE - A mix of municipal projects and new affordable housing projects will share in $1.1 million from the Cascade Public Infrastructure Fund this year. On Monday, August 7, Chelan County …

WENATCHEE – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of a suspect vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run fatality. Sheriff Mike Morrison reports that on …

WENATCHEE - The 2023 AI (Artificial Intelligence) Expo, hosted collaboratively by the NCW Tech Alliance, North Central ESD, and the Apple STEM Network, will be held from 12:30-5 p.m. on Thursday, …

NCW Media Inc., a prominent media company in North Central Washington, has finalized the sale of its five well-established local newspapers to Ward Media LLC, owned by Terry Ward and Amy Yaley. The …

The lack of water pressure at homes on S. Douglas St. was the topic of considerable discussion at the Cashmere City Council’s July 24 meeting. Patty Howe addressed the Council and explained …

Chumstick Highway Phase V: The  road improvement project  between Plain and Leavenworth begins Monday, Aug. 7. A contractor for the county will be working between  …

WENATCHEE— Charles Dickens published his classic A Christmas Carol in December 1943. The masterpiece’s opening stave shows Fred exhorting his Uncle Scrooge to view Christmas as the only …

OLYMPIA - The BLS estimates Washington’s preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June 2023 is 3.8 percent. The revised estimated May 2023 unemployment rate is 4.1 percent. …

Drug education and prevention work; it's proven effective. Parents' or caregivers' early conversations with their kids make a real difference. Amid the opioid epidemic, these …

Friends and neighbors, I hope that you and your families have been having a fun and safe summer. It has been over two months since the 105-day legislative session and the May 16 special …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) helped introduce the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act alongside House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and House Administration …

Goodwin Road/Sunset Road Improvement Project:  The project remains on schedule, with the temporary closure of Sunset Road between its intersections with Mill Road, were lifted July 12. The …

The Link Transit Board of Directors has selected Nick Covey to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer for the agency. Mr. Covey was one of three finalists for this position. He will be the …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet virtually on July 14 to discuss mineral prospecting, spring black bear hunting, white-nose syndrome, and a proposed land …

OLYMPIA – On July 6 the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions to protect the public and reduce wildfire risk. The restrictions affect campfires, target …

A helpline to help people connect with resources when they're in need has seen an uptick in calls to its service. However, funding remains a barrier to serving more people.  …

WENATCHEE— In a 4-0 decision, the Chelan County Boundary Review Board voted to approve City of Cashmere Notice of Intent 2023.001 in a public hearing on June 28. This motion annexed a 25-acre …

WASHINGTON, D.C .  – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced an amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill on June 22, that will prohibit funds for the …

Wenatchee - Beginning July 1, Confluence Health transitioned its naming conventions for its hospitals and some other locations to increase clarity and allow for smoother services for patients. …