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WENATCHEE – The Chelan County Auditor’s Office is seeking residents to serve on “Against” committees for ballot measures in the February 11, 2025, Special Election Local …

Water Reservoir Project gains federal authorization

WASHINGTON — A new water reservoir project in Chelan secured federal authorization as part of broader water resources legislation, marking a significant step toward addressing the city's …

Washington State Parks launches New Year's Day hiking events statewide

OLYMPIA — More than 30 Washington state parks will host outdoor activities on New Year's Day 2025 as part of the annual First Day Hikes program. The initiative, part of a nationwide …

Former Chelan hospital to transform into 'Hub Center' with offices, coworking space

CHELAN – The former hospital building in Chelan is being repurposed into a mixed-use business building called the Hub Center. Managed by Coldwell Banker Cascade, the property will provide …

Inslee proposes taxing wealthy residents and businesses to close Washington’s budget gap

OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee entered office a dozen years ago vowing to not raise taxes as Washington emerged from a devastating recession during which state programs and services were slashed to make …

Winter storm brings snow, ice threat to North Central Washington

WENATCHEE — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for north-central Washington as a weather system threatens to bring a mix of snow and freezing rain to the region …

A guide to understanding the Washington state budget

OLYMPIA - It’s confusing, it’s convoluted, and it’s your taxpayer dollars. It’s budget season in Olympia.  Over the next few months, legislators will go over the …

Making sense of Washington’s multi-billion dollar budget hole

OLYMPIA - Washington state’s budget is, to put it nicely, in a world of hurt. There’s a big gap between what the state is collecting in taxes and what it needs to pay for its …

Chelan City Council selects design firm for recycling center rebuild

CHELAN – Almost five months after the total loss of its recycling facility to fire on July 24, the city council took a step toward rebuilding during its regular bimonthly meeting on Tuesday, …

WENATCHEE — The annual Celtic holiday concert series "Christmas in Washington" is set to return to the Wenatchee Valley Convention Center on December 22 at 7 p.m., featuring electric violin …

Lake Chelan Chamber issues warning about Winterfest email scam

CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce warned Friday morning that a false email is being circulated about the chamber’s Winterfest email list. The email offers “an exclusive …

Chelan Valley Republican Women to host holiday celebration

MANSON - The Chelan Valley Republican Women will hold a celebration event combining holiday festivities with political networking following November's Republican victories. The gathering is …

Chelan High School announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

CHELAN -- The Chelan Athletic Department has named a 1987 graduate and the 2004 girls varsity basketball team to the Chelan High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Athletic Director Evan …

Lawmakers return to Olympia for meetings ahead of 2025 session

OLYMPIA - Child care affordability, crime trends, environmental protections, access to addiction treatment and housing costs. These are some of the issues on Washington lawmakers’ agenda this …

Teen charged in Chelan gas station robbery

CHELAN — A 16-year-old male faces first-degree robbery charges following a November incident at a Safeway gas station in Chelan, authorities announced Monday. The robbery occurred on …

Lake Chelan Community Choir will welcome the season with a Christmas Cantata

CHELAN - The Lake Chelan Community Choir will present its annual Christmas Cantata, “At Last Noel!” with two free performances at North Shore Bible Church in Manson.  The …

Chelan Museum seeks volunteers to help digitize newspaper archives

CHELAN – Imagine being able to search the entire history of the Lake Chelan Mirror online, from its founding in 1891 to the present day.  Thanks to the Lake Chelan Museum, this vision …

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and remote attendance options on December …

Camp Fire NCW offers early bird discount for summer 2025

WENATCHEE — Camp Fire USA's North Central Washington Council announced early registration discounts for its 2025 summer camp program at Camp Zanika Lache. Parents who register their …

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society’s new director focuses on staffing, community engagement

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society appointed BJ Andersen as its new executive director on Nov. 4, following the departure of James Pumphrey in June. Andersen first began her …

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