Thursday, October 1, 2026
High school seniors and other students planning college or job training can now apply for financial aid for the 2027-28 school year.
Washington's minimum wage will go up 60 cents to $17.73 an hour on Jan. 1, the state Department of Labor & Industries announced Sept. 30.
WATERVILLE — Former Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Walter Gordon Edgar will return to the office Oct. 1 following his appointment by the county Board of Commissioners.
WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington will match donations dollar for dollar through June 2027, up to nearly $170,000, as part of a yearlong celebration of its 40th anniversary.
WENATCHEE — Businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters hurt by the Chelan Hills Fire can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Sept. 28.
CARLTON — The Methow Valley Ranger District plans to start prescribed burning Monday, Oct. 5, in the Libby Creek drainage west of Carlton if conditions are favorable.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday asked President Donald Trump for tens of millions of dollars in federal aid to help communities recover from devastating wildfires this summer. Across the …
OLYMPIA — The League of Women Voters of Washington has released online interviews with all 10 candidates running for five seats on the Washington Supreme Court in the Nov. 3 election. The …
WENATCHEE — Washington's All-Risk Mobilization Program has been authorized to support at least 12 wildfire incidents and pre-positioning efforts in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties …
LEAVENWORTH — The annual Rescue Rocks fundraiser on Sept. 19 brought in over $100,000 for Team Okanogan Animal Rescue (TOAR), helping provide lifesaving services and support for animals and …
EAST WENATCHEE — A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, leaving one person outstanding in the investigation of the July 4 blaze that killed an Orondo man and …
OLYMPIA — Drivers across Washington can expect extra traffic enforcement Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, as law enforcement agencies hold the annual "One More Stop" emphasis patrol in honor of …
EAST WENATCHEE — Three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, which killed an Orondo man, injured six firefighters, destroyed more than 100 structures and …
EAST WENATCHEE — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, which killed a 69-year-old Orondo man and led to multiple felony charges, according to the Douglas …
WENATCHEE — NCW Tech Alliance and the Apple STEM Network have launched a four-year initiative aimed at connecting North Central Washington students with education and career opportunities in …
BREWSTER — Three Rivers Hospital is proposing a nearly $48 million modernization project that would renovate its existing campus, add new space and replace aging building systems, with the proposal …
WENATCHEE — The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives in Chelan, Grant and Okanogan counties this month as the organization works to maintain its blood supply following a summer shortage. …
OLYMPIA — The State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging parents and educators to review fire safety with children as the new school year begins. About 5% of fire-related deaths in Washington …
OMAK — The Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club Foundation has awarded $19,750 in scholarships to eight Wenatchee Valley College-North students for the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarships include …
OKANOGAN — Methow Arts Alliance has changed its name to Steppe Arts, Okanogan County, as the nonprofit arts organization expands its countywide presence and prepares to open a new office in …