BREWSTER — Up to 300 dogs in Okanogan County will receive no-cost core vaccinations and microchips as part of a free two-day clinic organized by Team Okanogan Animal Rescue (TOAR). The Brewster …

OLYMPIA — With warmer and drier weather expected across Washington this summer, state officials are warning residents to prepare for an increased risk of wildfires. In 2024, the State Fire …

OLYMPIA - Hoteliers, restaurateurs and grocers are asking Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto part of a tax bill that they say will drive up food costs for them and their customers. Excising …

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District will hold its next regular board meeting on Friday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted both in person and remotely via call-in or …

OLYMPIA - For a second year in a row, Washington police accountability advocates have seen their priorities fall flat in Olympia. They entered this year’s session wanting to grant the …

PATEROS – City Administrator Jord Wilson delivered an advisory to the April 21 city council meeting regarding PFAS, termed the ‘forever chemical’ and pending legislation that will …

METHOW – The second annual Methow Swap Meet is scheduled to get underway at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 17, at the Methow Community Club located 6 Arkansas Avenue next to the post office. Vendor …

EAST WENATCHEE — Douglas County Sheriff Kevin Morris has publicly addressed a 2024 incident in which he shot a mountain lion on his private property in Idaho, admitting he mistakenly purchased …

BREWSTER – From Brewster Marketplace to Mid Valley Hospital and Gebbers Farms to Gritworks, Brewster High School seniors are getting a head start on their post-graduate career path thanks to a …

OLYMPIA — As celebrations for Cinco de Mayo approach, state officials are warning drivers to prioritize safety on the roads. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Washington Traffic Safety …

BRIDGEPORT - Bridgeport FFA advisor Adam Corum has announced the dates for the annual Spring Plant Sale, which will run from Saturday, May 3, to Saturday, May 10, excluding Sunday. Sale hours are 9 …

PATEROS – Arbor Day 2025, celebrated in Pateros on Saturday, April 26, was an extra special occasion when youngsters attending the event were invited to help public works personnel plant a …

PATEROS – The new Recreation Base Camp sign scheduled to rise along Commercial Avenue as part of the city’s mall renovation project took a step closer to reality after the city council …

BREWSTER – From Blue Stem Park in Mansfield to Memorial Riverfront Park in Pateros the Easter Bunny was hoppin’ as youngsters scrambled for treats and prize eggs on Saturday, April 19, …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation will welcome graduates and community members back to campus this spring for WVC Alumni Week, a four-day celebration taking place May …

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation signed a Memorandum of Agreement on April 28, 2025, to enhance support for Native …

OLYMPIA - A small pile of significant tax bills is getting delivered to Gov. Bob Ferguson.   Collectively, they form the financial linchpin to the state’s next budget and would …

OLYMPIA — Washington state lawmakers released the final 2025–2027 operating budget on April 26, with the legislative session concluding Sunday. Despite previous commitments made in 2022, …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it will soon offer a new feature that provides secure digital access to Social Security numbers (SSNs) for my Social …

EAST WENATCHEE — Central Cascade Youth Football and Cheer (CCYFC) will host a Town Hall Meeting on May 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Eastmont Junior High auditorium. The event is open to parents, …