OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal offered some hope for child care and early learning advocates who were prepared to fight against deep cuts. Inslee’s plan …
OLYMPIA - A Democratic state senator’s errant email is shedding light on new taxes that she and her colleagues may pursue in 2025 as well as a strategy to sell them to the public. Sen. …
CHELAN – As 2024 comes to an end, Chelan and Manson are ready to welcome the new year with a lineup of exciting New Year’s Eve celebrations. Whether you’re looking for a cozy …
CHELAN – As the winter weather takes hold, the City of Chelan asks that residents clear snow and ice from sidewalks by 9 a.m. each day to ensure safe pedestrian access, in accordance with city …
OLYMPIA - The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three years without confirmed detections, state and federal officials said …
WENATCHEE, — Chelan County Public Utility District commissioners have completed a year-long strategic planning initiative aimed at guiding the utility through 2075, with officials highlighting …
MANSON – Community members can brave the cold waters of Lake Chelan on Christmas Day for a good cause. The noon cold plunge will benefit the Manson Fire Department and help fund their …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – 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 …
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 …
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 -- 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 …