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Housing Trust hires a new executive director, announces a new community of townhomes

CHELAN—After a three-month search for a new Executive Director that resulted in an impressive pool of applicants, the Chelan Valley Housing Trust recently announced Scott Meyers has been …

Chelan Fire & Rescue Fire protection classification improves

CHELAN - Chelan Fire and Rescue is pleased to announce that residents and business owners in the city limits of Chelan will improve from a fire protection classification of six to a five. Residents …

CHELAN = The Chelan Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting in person on Wednesday, March 8, starting at 9 a.m., at the station located at 232 E. Wapato Avenue in Chelan. …

I want to thank everyone who participated in the Zoom Virtual Town Hall event Rep. Mike Steele, and I held Feb. 1. We had over 150 people online from all regions of the 12th District. It was good to …

Three climbers killed on Colchuck Peak

LEAVENWORTH - Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on February 20, Deputies were contacted at the CCSO Leavenworth substation about an avalanche that occurred near Colchuck Lake the previous day. The …

Rep. Keith Goehner appointed to State Building Code Council

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, 12 District has been appointed to the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) by House Speaker Laurie Jinkins. Goehner, who serves as the ranking Republican on the …

Washington Legislature continues its focus on housing

OLYMPIA - Access to affordable housing continues to be a challenge in the 12th District and throughout Washington state, impacting families and employers. The needs for housing are different in …

OLYMPIA – For the first time in more than six years since she lost her husband, Gary, to a drunk driver, Deana Knowlton testified before lawmakers in support of a bill to provide more …

Point in Time Count records decrease in homelessness for one-day event

NCW - The recent Point in Time Count showed the number of people experiencing homelessness on the one-day event is slightly down from last year, a result the Chelan County Housing Program coordinator …

Two Chelan men arrested in burglary at Chelan Fruit

CHELAN - Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on February 7 deputies with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary at Chelan Fruit located off Howser Rd. in Chelan. Upon …

Newhouse announced as Co-Chair of Congressional Wine Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 3 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was announced as Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), and will continue to lead the bicameral …

Knowlton seeks more help for victims, more accountability for offenders

OLYMPIA – For the first time in more than six years since she lost her husband, Gary, to a drunk driver, Deana Knowlton testified before lawmakers in support of a bill to provide more …

It’s time to start watching for weight restrictions on county roads

CHELAN COUNTY - It’s that time of the year again, when the warming temps may bring temporary weight restrictions on county roads. While we don’t have any restrictions yet, freight haulers …

Temporary weight restrictions in place on county roads in Cashmere area

CASHMERE - Temporary weight restrictions have been placed on several county roads in the Cashmere District.   For a list of the restricted roadways, go to our Traffic Alerts and …

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds specialty crop producers of available assistance to help cover certain costs of complying with regulatory and market-driven food …

Harvest bounces back from 2021 in Okanogan wheat belt

MANSFIELD – The 2022 wheat harvest was double that of a drought-plagued 2021 making it about average with other good years but what lies ahead for 2023 could be affected by the early snow that …

Technological advances in agriculture focus of 76th annual hort meeting in Chelan

CHELAN - Fruit is the beating heart of agriculture in North Central Washington. Be it apples, pears or cherries, people both local, domestic and abroad enjoy the fresh fruit that this region, with …

Rep. Schrier introduces Bipartisan Bill to support Washington farmers, advance crop research

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) has introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently fix the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and provide crucial support …

Manson Chamber of Commerce holds first meeting of 2023, sets goals for the year

MANSON - The Manson Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting of the year on January 18 at the Manson Parks building. The first order of business was the introduction of three new board members and …

Lake Chelan Health goal for 2023: To achieve the next level of certification - ISO 9001

CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Health Hospital board of directors held a Community Forum on Monday, January 16 in the dining hall at the new hospital. Topics on the agenda were Annual Overview, …

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