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Legendary bands Three Dog Night, Little River Band to play Wenatchee

WENATCHEE— Iconic rock bands Three Dog Night and Little River Band will bring decades of classic hits to Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee on June 12. The two groups, known for their enduring …

Washington could exempt medical debt from credit reports

OLYMPIA - When Kristopher Shook was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 42, his only concern was beating it, no matter the cost. As a result, he accumulated hundreds of thousands of dollars in …

OLYMPIA - An infant in King County was identified as the first confirmed measles case in Washington in 2025, following increases in cases in other parts of the United States, county officials said. …

Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

OLYMPIA - Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has a plan for about $7 billion in budget cuts, but he and Democrats in the Legislature have a ways to go before they solve a shortfall that may be more than …

Senate passes Goehner bill to expand local housing options

OLYMPIA — Sen. Keith Goehner's work to give counties more options for promoting affordable housing received a big boost last Wednesday when the Senate gave overwhelming bipartisan support to …

Are Washington lawmakers about to tax storage unit rentals?

OLYMPIA - Washington Democrats are looking at taxing storage units as a way to help bridge the state’s multibillion-dollar budget shortfall and raise new money for housing.  House …

Chelan addresses state mandate on accessory dwelling units

CHELAN – The city council addressed its agriculture-based short-term rental (STR) code at its Feb. 11 meeting to bring the city in alignment with legislation enacted by the state in 2023. …

Taste Chelan returns for month-long celebration of wine and food

CHELAN – Taste Chelan, Lake Chelan Wine Valley’s signature food and wine event, returns this March for a month-long celebration of the region’s acclaimed wines and culinary …

Falling student performance fuels school funding debate

OLYMPIA - Holly Koon struggles every day in her 9th-grade biology classes to help students achieve, but sometimes it seems like a losing battle. Chronic absenteeism, growing class sizes and fewer …

Committee proposed to redesign state flag

OLYMPIA - Is Washington’s State flag a relic of days gone by and should it be redesigned? A bill in this year’s Legislature says the question is worth considering and proposes …

Bill proposes higher fees for Discover Pass

OLYMPIA - It will cost more to visit a state park next year, if a proposal in the state Legislature wins approval. SB 5390, proposed by Sen. Derek Stanford, R-Bothell, increases the cost of a …

Chelan County Commissioners finalize short-term rental code changes

WENATCHEE – After receiving public comment and recommendations from the Planning Commission, the Board of Chelan County Commissioners (BOCC) formally adopted changes to the short-term rental …

Hundreds gather in Wenatchee to participate in nationwide Presidents Day Protest

WENATCHEE – An estimated 300 people gathered at Memorial Park on Presidents Day to protest the significant changes implemented in the federal government by President Donald Trump and …

WSU Master Gardener plant clinic moves to Wenatchee Library

WENATCHEE — The Washington State University Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program is relocating its weekly Plant Clinic to the Wenatchee Public Library, offering residents expert guidance on …

Write On The River contest deadline nears for regional authors

WENATCHEE. — Regional writers have less than two weeks remaining to submit entries for the 2025 Write On The River Writers Competition. The annual contest, now in its 16th year, offers $1,200 …

WENATCHEE — The 2025 Point in Time Count for Chelan and Douglas counties showed fewer people living unsheltered but more utilizing emergency shelters and temporary housing services. The …

Substance use prevention night to bring resources to Chelan Valley families

CHELAN - Local organizations are joining forces to host a comprehensive substance use prevention event aimed at supporting families across the Chelan Valley region. The community gathering, scheduled …

Chelan Schools announce first semester honor roll

CHELAN — Chelan High School and Middle School announced their honor roll students for the first semester of the 2024-25 academic year, with 254 students achieving academic excellence across …

Chelan FFA shapes future leaders in agriculture and beyond

CHELAN – Every year, National FFA Week offers an opportunity to showcase the impact of agricultural education, leadership, and hands-on learning in local chapters across the country. …

Chelan council approves park policy code modifications and ordinances

CHELAN – The city council approved three code modifications and added two new ordinances related to city parks at its regular bi-monthly meeting on Feb. 11. The city has been working with …

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