ENTIAT — For the third time in eight months, fire has upended the lives of longtime Entiat residents and business owners Norman and Marie Stenberg. A June 13 fire destroyed the office of …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County’s acting auditor says recording systems are back online on a limited basis after the county faced a system-wide failure caused by a malware incident over Memorial …

WENATCHEE — Three young writers from across North Central Washington have been recognized for their storytelling in the 15th annual Teen Short Fiction Competition, a collaboration between NCW …

CHELAN — Chelan County PUD commissioners postponed a decision Monday on the proposed purchase of a five-acre Manson-area orchard property after hearing concerns from nearby residents, opting …

CHELAN — Chelan Middle School and High School musicians celebrated a spring season filled with performances, awards and milestones, highlighting the dedication of students, families, staff and the …

LEAVENWORTH — A Regional Housing Summit, hosted by Our Valley Our Future (OVOF) in Leavenworth, explored housing at a regional scale and highlighted the practical, local solutions to increasing …

CHELAN — Seven local veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor during a special ceremony June 10 at Heritage Heights Assisted Living Center in Chelan, marking a milestone for the Quilts of Valor …

CHELAN — Former Mayor Bob Goedde's 80th birthday celebration looked less like a birthday party and more like a community reunion. Residents, elected officials, former colleagues and longtime …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County officials say they have made significant progress restoring county operations following a systemwide disruption that began May 24, with key services including …

CHELAN — Chelan County Sheriff's Office operations have continued largely uninterrupted despite the cyberattack that has disabled county email, phone and computer systems for weeks, Sheriff Mike …

CHELAN — Participation in youth sports programs offered through the Lake Chelan Valley Boys & Girls Club continued to grow this year, with significant increases in both basketball and flag …

CHELAN — Campgrounds are open, major dock projects are moving forward and access has been restored to key portions of the Lakeshore Trail, but Forest Service officials say limited staffing and …

CHELAN — A proposed 30,000-acre forest restoration project above Lake Chelan could create a major wildfire buffer for the communities of Chelan, Manson and Wapato Lake, according to an update …

SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that he will seek a statewide ban on student cellphone use during school hours in Washington public K-12 schools. The proposed “Away for the …

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Golf Club Ladies Division has awarded its 2026 golf scholarships to Chelan-area graduating seniors Abby Ludwig and Elly Dromeshauser. The scholarships are awarded …

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries will host a free virtual community conversation June 17 as part of a series examining themes related to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. …

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Men’s Golf Club Association has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to 10 graduating seniors from Chelan and Manson high schools, continuing the organization’s longstanding …

MANSON — Manson American Legion Post 108 Vice Commander Brian Strausbaugh recently traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of an Honor Flight organized through the Honor Flight Network, a program …

MANSON — Manson High School has received a full six-year accreditation recommendation through the Washington Association of Educational Service Districts accreditation process, with accreditation …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County entered its third week of system-wide disruptions Monday following a malware incident discovered over Memorial Day weekend, with officials saying they still do not have a …