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Rabid bat found at Chelan RV park

EAST WENATCHEE — Health officials have issued an alert after confirming a rabid bat was discovered at a popular camping destination in Chelan County, potentially exposing visitors to the deadly …

WENATCHEE - Three child care providers in North Central Washington will receive a total of $400,636 in state grants to improve their facilities, as part of a larger $7 million initiative to upgrade …

NCW Tech Alliance to host digital equity event

WENATCHEE—The NCW Tech Alliance will host an event highlighting digital equity and entrepreneurship as part of Digital Equity Month this September. The "Tech Trailblazers Unite" gathering is …

OKANOGAN — The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation will receive $200,000 in grant funding to assess the potential redevelopment of the Old Okanogan Casino-Bingo Hall. The grant …

EAST WENATCHEE — RiverCom 911, the emergency communications center serving Chelan and Douglas counties, has purchased 12.7 acres of land for $1,422,400 to construct a new facility, the agency …

WENATCHEE VALLEY—The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority (CDRPA) is seeking to improve Pangborn Airport’s limited ground transportation options, more efficiently connecting the vital …

Roars and rooster tails entertain Pateros Hydro fans

PATEROS – The race results were not available at press time, but a scorecard was not necessary to judge that everyone enjoyed the roar and rooster tails at the annual Terry Troxel Memorial …

Ordinance for Bridgeport fireworks ban gains support

BRIDGEPORT – Public support for a resolution to ban fireworks within the city limits was endorsed by city resident Ken Krugel who addressed the regular city council meeting on Wednesday, August …

Brewster's Back-To-School Giveaway equips students with backpacks and supplies

BREWSTER –Backpacks outnumbered kids at the first Back-To-School Giveaway held at the Brewster Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, August 17. Hundreds of backpacks and supply kits ensured …

EAST WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) will host a hybrid meeting featuring nationally recognized speaker Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal on Monday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. …

OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State has certified the results of the August 6 Primary and ordered a mandatory statewide manual recount for the Commissioner of Public Lands …

Pateros School Board explains four-day week decision to Pateros City Council

PATEROS—When the school doors open on August 26, it will be the beginning of a new experience for Pateros students. They will try out a four-day school week that will give them Fridays off for …

WENATCHEE — The U.S. Forest Service is set to host a significant wildland firefighter recruitment event in Wenatchee as part of a larger initiative to bolster its firefighting workforce in the …

BRIDGEPORT — Authorities in Douglas County have arrested two men in connection with a gang-related shooting incident that occurred earlier this month. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office …

NCW Tech Alliance launches AI Skill-A-Thon 

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance, in collaboration with Microsoft and the Community Skills Initiative, will launch a month-long AI Skill-A-Thon on September 1 to enhance artificial …

WATERVILLE — The Douglas County Regional Council announced plans Tuesday to distribute up to $152,844 in affordable housing funds for the coming year, addressing housing needs in the central …

Chip seal work to delay traffic on US 97 near Brewster

BREWSTER – Travelers on State Route 97 will encounter traffic delays for a mile-long stretch of highway between mileposts 259 and 260 near Brewster. The work will last between 6 a.m. and 6 …

Brewster American Legion Golf Fundraiser hits the links August 25

PATEROS – There is still time to hit the links and support Columbia Post 97 of the Brewster American Legion by purchasing a foursome at its golf tournament this week. The sixth annual …

Broadband Action Team pursues digital access for all Okanogan County residents

OKANOGAN – The ongoing effort to bring digital access to all county residents, spearheaded by the Okanogan County and Colville Confederated Tribes Broadband Action Team (BAT), is completing …

WENATCHEE — Okanogan County's transit service, TranGO, is set to launch a new connection with Link Transit's Route 21, extending public transportation options between Okanogan County and …

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