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Camp Fire NCW seeks applicants for board openings

WENATCHEE — Camp Fire North Central Washington is seeking applicants to fill five openings on its Board of Directors for upcoming two-year terms. The nonprofit said board members help guide …

Cashmere approves Crunch Pak pipe bridge over Sunset Highway

CASHMERE — When Crunch Pak returned to the Cashmere City Council on April 13 with its long-discussed plan to span Sunset Highway with a pipe bridge, the company did not ask the room to imagine …

First-time candidate Nathanial Helligso enters Chelan County commissioner race

WENATCHEE — First-time candidate Nathanial Helligso is not running against a person so much as a pattern, framing his campaign less around politics and more around how Chelan County’s systems …

OLYMPIA – Washington boasts 221 housing-related programs across 30 state agencies.  But despite all of these initiatives, Lt. Gov. Denny Heck thinks the state is still going in the wrong …

Washington gas prices rise to $5.33 per gallon

OLYMPIA — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 1.8 cents per gallon over the past week to $5.33 as of Monday, according to a new survey from GasBuddy. The statewide average is 54.1 cents …

Write On The River to host open mic reading in Cashmere

CASHMERE — Write On The River will hold its spring “Four Minutes of Fame” open mic reading night April 30 at Milepost 111 in Cashmere. The event will take place at Milepost 111, 407 Aplets …

Plain man arrested on 39 counts in child sexual abuse material case

PLAIN — A cyber tip received March 31 by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office led investigators to what authorities describe as a large volume of child sexual abuse material being uploaded from …

Giving students a voice: How Student Story turns qualitative feedback into real change

When Susan Rose looks at the data that drives most decisions in public education, she sees a gap. Test scores, graduation rates and attendance metrics dominate the conversation. But as an …

Chelan County urges safe parking, shuttle use as wildflower season returns

CHELAN COUNTY — As wildflower season draws visitors into Chelan County’s canyons, county officials are urging caution and planning ahead, especially when it comes to parking along narrow rural …

Cashmere Library hosts twice-monthly access point for housing support

CASHMERE — Twice a month, a quiet but important service sets up inside the Cashmere Library, offering a starting point for people facing housing instability. On the second and fourth …

Opponents of Washington’s new income tax law plan Thursday to formally launch their legal challenge to the constitutionality of the controversial statute. Attorneys and plaintiffs have …

Chelan PUD sees wins, ongoing concerns from 2026 legislative session

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District leaders said the 2026 state legislative session delivered key protections for local ratepayers, while leaving open questions about how future state …

Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge set for April 25 return

LEAVENWORTH — The 2026 Leavenworth Firefighter Challenge is scheduled to return April 25 at the Leavenworth Ski Hill, bringing firefighters from across the region to compete in a 10-kilometer …

A recall effort is quietly underway against Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson for failing to fill vacancies on the commission that enforces state campaign finance laws. The petition to remove …

Smoke, trail closures expected during planned burn at Mountain Home Ridge

LEAVENWORTH — A prescribed burn is planned at Mountain Home Ridge south of Leavenworth, with work expected to take place over multiple days as conditions allow. The project, led by …

Angel Investing: Why early-stage capital is harder to find in rural communities

Imagine an entrepreneur who has tested an idea, built a working product, and found their first customers. The next step might be hiring a small team, improving the technology, or expanding into a …

New leadership helps shape the future of regional investing

When Brian Eastman walked into the Flywheel Conference in 2024, he was just hoping to “meet some neat people” and maybe learn a few things. Two years later, he’s at the center of the effort, …

Possum Revival to perform at Cashmere Community Concerts

CASHMERE — Bluegrass fans will have a chance to experience one of the Pacific Northwest’s newest acts when Possum Revival takes the stage Saturday, April 18, as part of the Cashmere Community …

Chelan PUD apprenticeship program builds next generation workforce

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District is building its future workforce from within, using an apprenticeship program that blends technical training with a broader cultural shift in how …

Cashmere Middle School STEM Expo brings learning to life

CASHMERE — Wearing a ship captain’s hat beside his blue-ribbon project on the Titanic, 8-year-old Jason Asbury drew a steady stream of visitors at the Cashmere Middle School STEM Expo on March …

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