WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries reported increased library engagement across its five-county service area in 2023, according to the organization's annual report. The report shows a 22% rise in …

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance, North Central Education Services District (NCESD), and the Apple STEM Network will host the 4th Annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expo on August 21 at the …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will host a series of orientation sessions for new students and their families in September to facilitate the transition to college life. The "Puente …

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute is set to host a presentation on the glacial history of the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, August 13. The event will …

BRIDGEPORT — Douglas County officials announced Monday that construction on the Upper Pearl Hill Bridge replacement project will begin August 19, nearly four years after the structure sustained …

OLYMPIA — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued a stark warning Monday about the threat of election misinformation, particularly deepfakes and AI-generated content, as the state …

BREWSTER—Strategic planning for a new Three Rivers Hospital (TRH) building continues to be a primary topic for the Board of Commissioners, which met on Wednesday, July 31. CEO Scott Graham …

BREWSTER—The mandatory skippers meeting, which precedes the start of the 18th annual Brewster King Salmon Derby, was held at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 1, in Columbia Cove Park.  Under …

BRIDGEPORT—Discreetly hidden yet in plain sight, somewhere in the city hangs Bungee Cord Bungalow, perhaps one of the more ingenious and delightful seasonal homes around these parts. The …

PATEROS— After nearly a decade of supporting the needs of community residents experiencing hard times, a local nonprofit provider officially closed its doors on August 1. The Pateros …

LEAVENWORTH -- The Icicle Fund, a nonprofit organization supporting arts, history, and environmental initiatives in North Central Washington, announced that Executive Director Christine Morgan will …

WENATCHEE - A multi-agency operation targeting individuals allegedly involved in sexual abuse and exploitation of children led to the arrest of 12 people in Chelan and Douglas Counties over the …

BRIDGEPORT – The Columbia Avenue downtown renovation project that the Revitalization Committee has been pursuing in its latest meetings was among new projects added to or modified in the …

BRIDGEPORT – An agreement that has been in the discussion and negotiation process since late 2023 concluded last week when the city council put its stamp of approval on a new Law Enforcement …

PATEROS—Despite a spell of triple-digit heat, the 77th annual Apple Jamboree—family fun since 1947—filled the three days of July 19-21 with something for everyone on land and water. …

CASHMERE – Cashmere, Leavenworth, and US-2 will be featured in “Evergreens,” a Washington-based feature-length film. The cast and crew spent multiple days filming at the Outpost …

BREWSTER – King salmon season is open for the upcoming 18 th annual Brewster King Salmon Derby, August 2-4, but there are restrictions as to where kings can be caught. The popular Brewster …

WENATCHEE - Federal and state officials will host a virtual community meeting on July 30 to discuss the ongoing Central Washington Initiative, a comprehensive effort to reduce wildfire risks and …

OMAK — The Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club Foundation has announced the availability of two scholarships for students attending Wenatchee Valley College-North in Omak for the 2024-2025 academic year. …

BRIDGEPORT – The city needs to add a fence permit and off-street parking requirement to its municipal code. That is the message Superintendent of Public Instruction Stuart Dezellem told the …