NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON – For decades, Running Start has offered Washington state students an affordable jump start on a postsecondary education before they even graduate high school. However, its …

MANSON — Chelan Valley Republican Women will hold their April meeting on Thursday, April 9, at Radiance Winery in downtown Manson. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District is building its future workforce from within, using an apprenticeship program that blends technical training with a broader cultural shift in how …

MANSON — A winter that fell short for skiers has turned out to be a quiet win for a long-envisioned community space in Manson. Work on the Manson Village Green is moving ahead of schedule this …

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license plate readers , amid concerns federal immigration authorities are tapping them to aid in their …

CHELAN — The City of Chelan is looking for someone to step into a vacant City Council seat, but the timing comes at a moment when the work of local government here has rarely felt more active, or …

DRYDEN — What began as a routine inspection of a newly purchased firearm ended with three people injured and a Chelan County deputy credited with saving a life Saturday night near Peshastin …

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is a critical step toward making the state’s system of taxation less regressive. …

Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to tamp down prescription drug prices for hospitals won’t result in discounts for …

OLYMPIA — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 4.2 cents per gallon over the past week to $5.27 a gallon Monday, according to a GasBuddy survey of 2,666 stations statewide. GasBuddy said …

CHELAN — Chelan City Councilmember Mark Ericks has resigned from his position, citing ongoing health challenges and an inability to fully meet the demands of the role. Ericks, who was …

CHELAN. — More than 375 people gathered Saturday in Chelan for a “No Kings” rally organized by Chelan Valley Indivisible, marking the third round of coordinated protests held across the …

CHELAN — Two members of Chelan’s city clerk team were recognized at the state level for their work in municipal government, with Mayor Erin McCardle highlighting their achievements during the …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is beginning the next phase of development at the Trades District, with commissioners authorizing staff to seek design proposals for a second …

MALAGA — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving forward with a major water infrastructure project in Malaga, approving the first phase of construction tied to long-term industrial …

WENATCHEE — A brief but pointed exchange at the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority meeting on March 24 underscored the continuing stalemate between the Port and Chelan County over a proposed …

CHELAN — A bill sponsored by state Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, aimed at updating Washington’s liquor licensing rules for shared business spaces has been signed into law, following unanimous, …

WENATCHEE — State Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, has been appointed to the Law and Public Safety Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures, a national panel focused on public …

Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington state’s Department of Ecology for selling coolant products that contain potent …

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair April 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. at its office in Chelan. The event, scheduled at 216 E. Woodin Ave., is open to job seekers of all …