Press Releases
North Central Washington - The Apple STEM Network and the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD), in partnership with Wenatchee Valley College, Big Bend Community College, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Foundation for Youth Resiliency and Engagement (FYRE),...
OLYMPIA – As the mercury takes a plunge and winter approaches, many households in Washington State are gearing up to cozy up around their wood-burning fireplaces. However, it's essential to be mindful of safety, as heating equipment ranks among the primary culprits of home fires during the colder...
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is actively seeking individuals to play a pivotal role in determining the allocation of millions of dollars for enhancing Washington's parks, trails, and various outdoor recreation amenities.
RCO is embarking on a recruitment...
CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County reduced fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective last Friday. The adjustment permits homeowners to engage in residential campfires within designated areas, including portable fire pits. However, the ban on outdoor open burning of grass, leaves, brush, and other natural...
The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $1,309,700 in scholarships to 214 students across North Central Washington and beyond – the largest award amount to date.
The Foundation manages over 150 scholarships established by individuals, families, and businesses from across the region who care...
Suzanne Carté-Cocroft will soon be joining Confluence Health as the new vice president of philanthropy. COURTESY OF CONFLUENCE HEALTH
WENATCHEE - Confluence Health announced today that Suzanne Carté-Cocroft will soon be joining the organization as the new vice president of philanthropy. While a new title, this new vice president position replaces the role previously held by the foundation executive trustee, a position that works...
CHELAN - Lake Chelan Lady Golfers had perfect conditions for the start of their Labor Day competition on August 31. 17 golfers participated in a best ball team foursome involving handicaps and a rotating pink ball. Players cheered on teammates who controlled the pink ball. Today's winners:
First...
WENATCHEE- Chelan County PUD is preparing for a maintenance project at Tumwater Dam. September 5 through mid-December. The work involves repairing and reinforcing the dam’s apron, a section of concrete that sits just downstream of the dam, with new concrete to prevent undercutting of the structure...
Washington, D.C.- On Thursday, August 31, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP), issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposal—in technical terms, a notice of...
Photos (clockwise from top left): roof work in progress on the Vekved Barn in Whatcom County; restored tombstone at the Kiwanis South Bend Cemetery in Pacific County; Columbia Theater in Cowlitz County. Courtesy of Washington Trust
SEATTLE - Thanks to funding from the Washington State Legislature, grants are available to support the rehabilitation and restoration of historic barns, cemeteries, and theaters across the state.
The legislature’s approval of the 2023-2025 state budget earlier this year included reauthorization of...
NCW Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA