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NCW Libraries launches Winter Reading Program

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries launched its annual Winter Reading Program on Dec. 1 to promote literacy across North Central Washington during the winter months through a combination of traditional …

Woods Family Fund awards $63,500 to arts programs across NCW

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington announced the distribution of $63,500 in grants to 36 organizations through its Woods Family Music & Arts Fund, supporting …

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has announced the appointment of Marcine Miller as its new executive director of communications, marketing, and media relations. Miller, who will serve …

North Central Education Foundation awards record 225 Teacher Grants

WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation announced a record-breaking distribution of classroom grants to 225 teachers across four Washington counties, marking the largest number of …

Mount Rainier National Park announces 2025 construction projects

ASHFORD  –  Two major Mount Rainier National Park construction projects starting in 2025 will replace decades-old crumbling infrastructure in the park’s popular Ohanapecosh …

The new 2025 County Fair and Rodeo Queen Jorja Davenport (right) attends the Moses Lake Rodeo Queen Pageant to support the newly crowned 2025 Miss Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Kaylee Stump (left).

Narrow win secures transportation funding for Chelan

CHELAN — Voters in the city of Chelan have approved a 0.3% sales tax increase to fund transportation improvements, passing by a margin of just five votes. The measure will fund the city's …

WA public employee union sues state following failed contract vote

OLYMPIA - A 5,000-member public employee union in Washington that overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract in September is accusing the governor’s office and several community colleges …

Masked suspect robs Chelan gas station

CHELAN — Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning at the Safeway gas station in Chelan, According to Chelan County Sheriff Morrison, the incident took …

Stevens Pass announces early opening

LEAVENWORTH – Stevens Pass announced that it will open on Nov. 29 for the 2024-2025 winter season, a week earlier than anticipated. The mountain initially planned to open on Dec. 6, but …

Chelan Council addresses animal control contract and proposal

CHELAN – The city’s animal control agreement with Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) and a proposed draft funding agreement with the Chelan Valley Feral Cat Project were among the …

Chelan High School Concert Band introduces new holiday tradition

CHELAN – For nearly two decades, the Chelan High School Concert Band has brought the sounds of the season to Downtown Chelan with their festive Christmas caroling. This year, the band is …

Manson Library receives $1,000 community grant

MANSON — The Manson Library has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group (WVMG) Community Partnership Fund. The grant, part of the …

Manson Veteran Darren Perri honored with quilt presentation

MANSON – Manson Veteran Darren Perri was honored for his service with a Quilt of Valor in a recent ceremony at Radiance Winery in Manson. Gail Shaw from the foundation’s Lake Chelan …

Fire and Ice weekends planned for Lake Chelan Winter Festival

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce announced its signature winter festival will return in 2025 with two distinct weekends of programming, each featuring unique themes in …

Local schools and community to celebrate Computer Science Education Week

WENATCHEE -- Schools across North Central Washington are joining a nationwide initiative to promote computer science education through interactive events and community partnerships this December. …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan Public Utility District Board of Commissioners has approved a two-year extension of rate increases following three months of discussion. The commission voted …

Manson company brings high-tech solutions to local agriculture

MANSON –  A new approach to crop management is taking root in Central Washington as AgHawk Dynamics brings drone technology to local farms, vineyards, and orchards.  AgHawk was …

OLYMPIA - With overcrowding at Washington’s two juvenile detention centers, the Department of Children, Youth and Families is asking state lawmakers for money to open a new facility.  …

WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation (NCEF) has received a contribution from Wheatland Bank to support its Teacher Classroom Grant Program, expanding its network of community …

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