OLYMPIA — House Bill 2510, the bipartisan proposal aimed at strengthening supervision of individuals convicted of stalking, has cleared the Washington State House of Representatives. The …

OLYMPIA – Democratic state lawmakers in Washington want to make it tougher to challenge a voter’s registration as organized efforts to knock residents off the rolls are on the rise. The …

MANSON — Mary Lynn Thompson assumed the role of executive director of the Manson Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 1, 2026, succeeding Timi Starkweather, who has transitioned to the Chamber’s Board of …

MANSON — Four members of Manson American Legion Post 108 were honored with Quilts of Valor on Jan. 5 during the Legion’s monthly meeting, recognizing their military service and continued …

CHELAN — Brooke and Scott Isaak did not expect their personal histories, rooted in small-town life and community involvement, to one day position them as key supporters of one of the most …

MANSON — American Legion Post 108 in Manson has named Norman “Norm” Manly as its 2025 Legionnaire of the Year, recognizing his years of service to veterans and the local community. Manly, …

CHELAN — A second person has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 23 downtown Chelan shooting that left a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound. According to an update released by the …

CHELAN — Chelan city staff are beginning early work on a long-overdue update to city code governing food trucks, park vendors and other transient businesses, with the goal of having clearer rules …

CHELAN — Historic Downtown Chelan Association Executive Director Aimee Sheridan told the Chelan City Council early in February that the organization’s focus is less about hosting events and more …

CHELAN — The Chelan City Council is preparing to formalize a repayment agreement with the Lake Chelan Sewer District after learning that costs tied to past infrastructure upgrades had never been …

CHELAN — A second person has turned himself in to authorities in connection with the Jan. 23 downtown Chelan shooting that left a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound. According to criminal …

CHELAN — A long-discussed idea about the future of the Lake Chelan Airport is entering a new phase — not construction, not funding, and not even a decision, but a required federal look at what …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office will no longer accept cash or checks for certain payments beginning Feb. 9, the agency announced. Effective that date, payments for concealed …

WENATCHEE — Write On The River will host its first workshop of 2026 on Feb. 14, featuring a free, in-person session led by nationally acclaimed Cashmere author Dan Gemeinhart. The Winter …

MANSON — The Manson Chamber of Commerce launched the new year with a board retreat Jan. 21, bringing together its leadership to set priorities and outline goals for the year ahead. The retreat …

CHELAN — The City of Chelan is moving forward with a federally funded “Safe Streets for All” planning effort aimed at reducing serious crashes and positioning the city to compete for future …

CHELAN — The City of Chelan has taken its first concrete step toward building a new Chelan Recycling Center, approving a pre-construction services agreement with Bayley Construction to help guide …

CHELAN — Law enforcement officials have released the name of the suspect arrested in connection with a late-night shooting in downtown Chelan on Jan. 23. According to an update from the Chelan …

CHELAN — Chelan City Council approved two frontage improvement deferral agreements at its Jan. 27 meeting, but not before a wide-ranging discussion that turned what could have been routine …

CHELAN — The Chelan City Council voted Jan. 27 to add a privately submitted transportation proposal to the city’s 2026 comprehensive plan docket, beginning what Community Development Director …