CASHMERE — City Clerk/Treasurer Kay Jones was recognized by the Cashmere City Council on April 27 ahead of her retirement at the end of the month, closing out more than two decades of service with …

CASHMERE — A stretch of roadway near Cashmere High School could see new sidewalks in the coming years, as city leaders move to align their plans with Chelan County in hopes of securing grant …

CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council voted 4–1 on April 27 to adopt a six-month moratorium on new mini-storage facilities across all zoning districts, formalizing a discussion that has been …

When a patient arrived in the Wenatchee emergency room with a heart attack just weeks after Coltrain launched, cardiologist Dr. Gautam Nayak saw years of frustration and experimentation finally …

OLYMPIA — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 21.7 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $5.62 per gallon as of Monday, according to a survey of 2,666 stations by GasBuddy. …

CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council plans to hold a public forum on May 6 to begin a broader conversation with residents about rising costs and potential revenue options. Councilmembers …

When Ryan James last spoke with Ward Media in 2024 about Dopl Technologies, the company was still testing an ambitious idea: bringing high-quality ultrasound services to rural communities by …

WENATCHEE — An incarcerated man was found unresponsive early April 26 at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center and later pronounced dead, according to jail officials. Correctional deputies …

CASHMERE — Second graders at Vale Elementary took part in a hands-on Arbor Day celebration April 24, helping plant a honey locust tree on the school grounds while learning why trees matter. …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District parks continue to see strong use across the region, with facilities booked throughout much of the year and new amenities drawing steady crowds, …

WENATCHEE — When people call 911, they often assume the dispatcher already knows where they are. That’s not always the case. During a safety presentation at a recent Chelan County …

CASHMERE — Families preparing for kindergarten in the 2026–27 school year are invited to get a first look at the classroom during an upcoming open house at Vale Elementary. The school will …

SPOKANE — Ash Robertson of Cashmere has been named to the Spokane Community College Honor Roll for Winter quarter 2026. Students named to the honor roll earned a grade point average of 3.0 or …

CASHMERE — Cashmere FFA announced qualifying results from recent district and state competitions while also preparing for its annual spring plant sale, which will be held online and in person this …

CASHMERE — Ridge 2 River Animal Haven has been verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), placing the local organization among a select group of sanctuaries meeting rigorous …

CASHMERE — A proposal to shift utility billing responsibility to property owners was set aside by the Cashmere City Council on April 13 after a discussion that quickly centered on the role of …

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to erase the conviction of a prominent leader of the Proud Boys from Washington state for his actions during the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. …

CASHMERE — A proposed extension of Cashmere’s moratorium on new mini-storage development was set aside April 13 after council members identified errors in the draft ordinance and used the …

WENATCHEE — Our Valley, Our Future is asking residents across Chelan and Douglas counties to help shape the region’s next five-year plan, with a community survey open through April 30. The …

The U.S. Forest Service research labs in Seattle and Wenatchee are targeted for closure, part of a broader restructuring of the agency that is housed in the Department of Agriculture.  Of …