With the rise of fentanyl use in the Wenatchee Valley, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center has responded by training its narcotics-detecting canine to identify the powerful synthetic opioid. …

Mayor Jim Fletcher said he would like to have his ducks in a row before referring the city’s chicken ordinance to the Cashmere Planning Commission (CPC). His comments made at the Oct 10 City …

Many areas in our region and throughout the state have been experiencing affordable housing challenges. Some communities in Chelan County, such as Leavenworth and Chelan, have seen home prices more …

The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW) campaign, “Fire Won’t …

WENATCHEE- Motorists have an extra week to drive the northbound exit from Highway 285 to Olds Station before it closes for road work Oct. 17-28 A digital road sign just before the Wenatchee …

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), 35,746 vehicles were stolen in Washington state in 2021, and more than 52,000 catalytic converters were stolen across the US in 2021. …

Profile of Sleeping Lady featured in latest traveling mural by Wenatchee artists Mary Big Bull-Lewis and Rob Lewis of Wenatchi Wear and R Digital Designs The striking mountain profile of a …

Chelan County District Court Judge Kyle Mott has announced he is stepping down from his position in early December. With his resignation, the Board of County Commissioners is now calling for the …

The Cashmere City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 24, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Cashmere City Hall. The public is invited to attend and comment regarding the City of …

WENATCHEE - On the recommendation of partner agencies and fire chiefs, the Chelan County fire marshal is temporarily extending current fire ratings and restrictions through at least Oct. 15, or until …

I recently concluded the first portion of my sixth annual 12th District listening tour. Traveling throughout our district with my staff has become an annual tradition each fall, the time of year …

4-H Round Robin Intermediate Grand Champion: Luke Wade – Moses Lake Reserve Champion: Jaymie Pierson – East Wenatchee Senior Grand Champion: Nathaniel Whitehall - …

CASHMERE— On a pleasant Saturday morning at Cashmere-Dryden Airport, two young sisters were playing with a toy airplane on a thin strip of lawn. As they tossed the mini aircraft for several …

CASHMERE- For many people, the answer comes automatically. Seemingly all those of a certain age can recall where they were and what they were doing when they heard of tragic events of September 11, …

On the first day of fall, the American Red Cross is asking the public to start the season off with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. While the leaves turn, the need for blood never changes. …

There is some evidence that local natural food scarcity may have been more of an issue this year than others. Two local biologists up the Chumstick, Don Youkey and Lisa Foster, noticed snow melted …

Cashmere Cascade Community Farmers Market Is this Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at 600 Cotlets Way, Cashmere. Visit us at cascademarkets.org for updates, weekly live music listings, rotating …

A public comment requesting that the city of Cashmere reconsider its ordinance prohibiting chickens on small lots, kicked off the City Council’s Sept. 12 meeting. Cashmere resident, Eva Lorenz, …

WENATCHEE - This class is designed for, and is free for cancer patients, cancer survivors, or caregivers and loved ones of a cancer warrior. Registration is required. The class will be held …

Multiple Cashmere residents addressed the city’s Planning Commission (CPC) Sept 9 meeting. They requested that the city consider changing its ordinance that prohibits the raising of chickens. …