OLYMPIA _ Gov. Bob Ferguson signed three bills to protect immigrant rights last week.  These included measures to strengthen state power to inspect private detention facilities, prevent …

OLYMPIA - A new law triggered by a lawsuit will ensure public school students in Washington are offered special education instruction until they are 22 years old. Gov. Bob Ferguson signed …

OLYMPIA - Thousands of people who are not U.S. citizens would continue to receive Medicaid-like health care coverage in Washington state under the budget plan the Legislature recently approved. …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District will begin its annual helicopter inspection of high-voltage transmission lines next week, the utility announced Friday. The low-flying …

CHELAN – Morgen Owings Elementary School will host its annual MOE Palooza spring carnival on Sunday, May 18, from 12 to 3 p.m.  Proceeds from the carnival will support purchasing …

CHELAN — With just weeks to go, organizers have released the full schedule for the 19th annual Cruizin Chelan Classic Car Show, set for May 30–31 in Historic Downtown Chelan. Hosted …

CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars has been recognized as the most awarded Washington winery at the 2025 Seattle Wine Awards, earning 17 gold medals and continuing a string of accolades that has placed …

CHELAN — Chelan musician and graduating senior David Kelly earned top marks at the WIAA/WMEA State Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, April 26. The prestigious event, hosted at Central …

CHELAN — The annual Chelan Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 26, at 7 p.m. in historic downtown Chelan. “Join the VFW Post 6853 in honoring the brave combat veterans …

LEAVENWORTH — A restaurant in Leavenworth on a Thursday night at the beginning tourist season is not an ideal spot for a crowd that’s truly engaged with the performance. If you’re a …

CHELAN — Wineries from the Lake Chelan region earned a total of 71 medals at the 2025 Seattle Wine Awards, one of Washington state’s most prominent wine competitions. The awards …

LAKE CHELAN VALLEY - Chelan and Manson schools have been recognized by the state for their work to close opportunity gaps in education. Morgen Owings Elementary (MOE) and Chelan Middle School (CMS) …

MANSON - The 105th Manson Apple Blossom Festival ‘Legends of the Lake’ kicked off the two-day festival on Friday evening, May 9, with the Coronation Pageant held at the Manson High School …

MANSON — The 105th annual Manson Apple Blossom Festival returns to the Lake Chelan Valley this weekend, with a full slate of community events set for Friday and Saturday, May 10–11. …

OLYMPIA — With warmer and drier weather expected across Washington this summer, state officials are warning residents to prepare for an increased risk of wildfires. In 2024, the State Fire …

OLYMPIA - Hoteliers, restaurateurs and grocers are asking Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto part of a tax bill that they say will drive up food costs for them and their customers. Excising …

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District will hold its next regular board meeting on Friday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted both in person and remotely via call-in or …

WENATCHEE – Since 1985, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust has been working to preserve the region’s natural areas – securing clean air and water, supporting wildlife, and ensuring the …

OLYMPIA - For a second year in a row, Washington police accountability advocates have seen their priorities fall flat in Olympia. They entered this year’s session wanting to grant the …

WENATCHEE — It’s Apple Awards time again, when we celebrate high school theater, both plays and musicals, and give the equivalent of Tony awards to actresses, actors and crew. What used …