Monday, October 7, 2024
WENATCHEE – On October 2, Plug-In North Central Washington (Plug-In NCW) hosted its second annual 'EV Line Up' at Rocky Reach Dam Park, as part of National Drive Electric Week, which ran from …
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program will temporarily close fourteen motorized Sno-parks for the 2024-25 winter season. This decision is due to a roughly 25 percent …
WENATCHEE — The Upper Columbia region has been awarded $5,071,069 in state grants for salmon recovery projects, as part of a $50.3 million funding initiative approved by the Salmon Recovery …
BREWSTER – The back door entrance to the kitchen at the Senior Center building at 109 Bridge Street needs some TLC. Crumbling and cracks in the concrete steps and irregularities in the pavers …
BRIDGEPORT – The first day of fall is escorted in on the arm of the autumnal equinox on Sept. 22. For those holdouts that demand more proof, there is the Bridgeport Fall Festival hosted by the …
BREWSTER - A rapidly spreading wildfire in North Central Washington has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for residents in parts of Okanogan County on Tuesday, as firefighters battle to contain …
PATEROS – Just a few months after its inaugural performance last June at Seattle’s Pike Place Market, Buskarama debuted at Pateros on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21. Appreciative …
BREWSTER – Centuries ago, migrating salmon returning from the ocean to spawn and die in headwaters of the rivers where they were born ensured that nutrients from their decaying bodies helped …
OLYMPIA — As hunting seasons commence across the U.S. and Canada, Washington state officials are reminding hunters of strict regulations concerning the importation of game meat to prevent the …
BRIDGEPORT – The city has agreed to participate in a one-year study using vehicle security cameras provided by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Douglas County Sheriff Kevin …
PATEROS—Site work and temporary detours were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Pateros City Council on Sept. 16. The south side of Commercial Avenue - from Lakeshore Drive on …
BRIDGEPORT—Renovation is well underway at Berryman Park, where city residents can see site work and facility installations taking shape. The colorful playground equipment is in place, a new …
BREWSTER – A concept rendering of expanded RV parking at Columbia Cove was unveiled by Public Works Director Lee Webster at last Wednesday’s regular monthly meeting of the city council on …
WENATCHEE - Legislative candidates from three Washington state districts are set to participate in a forum focused on the future of STEM education and career-connected learning for youth. The event, …
OKANOGAN—Despite the high heat, the 77th annual Okanogan County Fair brought out the best from local FFA chapters in Brewster and Pateros. Nearly two dozen exhibitors turned out with swine, …
WENATCHEE — The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest implemented new food storage regulations on September 16 to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, particularly with bears. The rules require …
WENATCHEE—NCW Libraries will host a virtual presentation on September 26 at 6 p.m. exploring the challenges faced by Latinas in the United States. The program, titled "The Firsts: Latina …
BREWSTER – At precisely 9:11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, a small group of citizens gathered at the memorial in Legion Park to observe the 23 rd anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World …
LEAVENWORTH - The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan County and partners in Washington state are taking a pioneering step in wildfire risk mitigation by launching the first Forest Resilience …
PATEROS—At the August meeting of the city council, Mayor Kelly Hook read an official proclamation designating October 2024 as Filipino American History Month (FAHM). The proclamation …