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Newhouse Introduces legislation to strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, address MMIW Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), alongside Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Sharice Davids (D-KS), introduced the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native …

Three homes destroyed in separate fires

CHELAN - Yesterday (Friday, February 24) was a busy day for the Chelan and Manson fire departments. At 10:25 a.m. we received an alarm for a house fire on SR150 near Lenore Drive in Chelan. The …

Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce shares 2022 End of Year report

CHELAN - We are so excited to share our 2022 End of Year PR report, which includes milestones and achievements for Lake Chelan, key media wins and all press received for last year. Through our …

CHELAN-  The Chelan Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting in person on Wednesday, March 8, starting at 9 a.m., at the station located at 232 E. Wapato Avenue. The …

House Page Program

The page program is an excellent opportunity for students to take part in the legislative process. Students assist the House of Representatives with duties including serving on the chamber floor, …

Three people die in avalanche area of Colchuck Peak (updated)

Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on February 22 no rescuers were sent into the avalanche scene near Colchuck Peak. Two avalanche experts from Northwest Avalanche Center deployed to the Colchuck area to …

Weight restrictions now on in four county road districts

CHELAN-ENTIAT-CASHMERE-LEAVENWORTH - Temporary weight restrictions are now on in the Entiat, Leavenworth, Cashmere and Chelan road districts. Only emergency vehicles, school buses or vehicles with a …

Hawkins prepares Senate amendment to ‘inclusive’ curriculum bill

OLYMPIA - As the Legislature readies itself for multiple weeks of upcoming floor debate on hundreds of bills, Sen. Brad Hawkins is troubled by the mandates in Senate Bill 5462, which would require …

Housing Trust hires a new executive director, announces a new community of townhomes

CHELAN—After a three-month search for a new Executive Director that resulted in an impressive pool of applicants, the Chelan Valley Housing Trust recently announced Scott Meyers has been …

Chelan Fire & Rescue Fire protection classification improves

CHELAN - Chelan Fire and Rescue is pleased to announce that residents and business owners in the city limits of Chelan will improve from a fire protection classification of six to a five. Residents …

CHELAN = The Chelan Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting in person on Wednesday, March 8, starting at 9 a.m., at the station located at 232 E. Wapato Avenue in Chelan. …

I want to thank everyone who participated in the Zoom Virtual Town Hall event Rep. Mike Steele, and I held Feb. 1. We had over 150 people online from all regions of the 12th District. It was good to …

Three climbers killed on Colchuck Peak

LEAVENWORTH - Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on February 20, Deputies were contacted at the CCSO Leavenworth substation about an avalanche that occurred near Colchuck Lake the previous day. The …

Rep. Keith Goehner appointed to State Building Code Council

Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, 12 District has been appointed to the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) by House Speaker Laurie Jinkins. Goehner, who serves as the ranking Republican on the …

Washington Legislature continues its focus on housing

OLYMPIA - Access to affordable housing continues to be a challenge in the 12th District and throughout Washington state, impacting families and employers. The needs for housing are different in …

OLYMPIA – For the first time in more than six years since she lost her husband, Gary, to a drunk driver, Deana Knowlton testified before lawmakers in support of a bill to provide more …

Point in Time Count records decrease in homelessness for one-day event

NCW - The recent Point in Time Count showed the number of people experiencing homelessness on the one-day event is slightly down from last year, a result the Chelan County Housing Program coordinator …

Two Chelan men arrested in burglary at Chelan Fruit

CHELAN - Sheriff Mike Morrison reports on February 7 deputies with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary at Chelan Fruit located off Howser Rd. in Chelan. Upon …

Newhouse announced as Co-Chair of Congressional Wine Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 3 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was announced as Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), and will continue to lead the bicameral …

Knowlton seeks more help for victims, more accountability for offenders

OLYMPIA – For the first time in more than six years since she lost her husband, Gary, to a drunk driver, Deana Knowlton testified before lawmakers in support of a bill to provide more …

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