Thursday, October 1, 2026
CASHMERE — In a state with nearly 300 school districts and more than a million students, Cashmere School District stands among a small group at the very top. The district has been named one of …
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed into law new guardrails for the use of automated license plate readers , amid concerns federal immigration authorities are tapping them to aid in their …
CASHMERE — In Cashmere, gold isn’t just something you read about in history books. It’s still something people practice. That tradition returns April 11–12, when the North Central …
DRYDEN — What began as a routine inspection of a newly purchased firearm ended with three people injured and a Chelan County deputy credited with saving a life Saturday night near Peshastin …
Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is a critical step toward making the state’s system of taxation less regressive. …
Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to tamp down prescription drug prices for hospitals won’t result in discounts for …
OLYMPIA — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 4.2 cents per gallon over the past week to $5.27 a gallon Monday, according to a GasBuddy survey of 2,666 stations statewide. GasBuddy said …
CASHMERE — The bell didn’t signal a single lesson at Cashmere High School on March 27. It signaled choices, as classroom doors opened and students moved on set schedules from one career to the …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is beginning the next phase of development at the Trades District, with commissioners authorizing staff to seek design proposals for a second …
MALAGA — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving forward with a major water infrastructure project in Malaga, approving the first phase of construction tied to long-term industrial …
WENATCHEE — A brief but pointed exchange at the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority meeting on March 24 underscored the continuing stalemate between the Port and Chelan County over a proposed …
CHELAN — A bill sponsored by state Rep. Mike Steele, R-Chelan, aimed at updating Washington’s liquor licensing rules for shared business spaces has been signed into law, following unanimous, …
WENATCHEE — State Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, has been appointed to the Law and Public Safety Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures, a national panel focused on public …
Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are collectively facing over a million dollars in environmental fines from Washington state’s Department of Ecology for selling coolant products that contain potent …
CASHMERE — A 44-year-old East Wenatchee man was arrested following a reported domestic disturbance early March 21 in the Nahahum Canyon area, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. …
WENATCHEE — What started as a holiday light show has quietly become something more for Cashmere students: a place to meet a graduation requirement on their own schedule. During a presentation …
CASHMERE — Cashmere City Council members took a first formal step toward redeveloping city-owned property March 23, voting to declare the former library site surplus while opening a broader …
CASHMERE — When Cashmere voters are eventually asked to weigh in on a potential property tax increase, the question may not just be how much, but whether the city has clearly explained why. …
CHELAN — Chelan Valley Hope board president Stacy Willoughby has announced her candidacy for Washington State Representative in the 12th Legislative District, Position 1, entering a race that will …
WENATCHEE — A growing behavioral health program within the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its reach once again, this time with the help of new grant funding aimed at improving crisis …