WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD will welcome customers to its service center Oct. 5–9 for Public Power Week, with daily activities ranging from line truck demonstrations to help with utility bills …

CASHMERE — The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority has approved an agreement to remove invasive grass from Brender Creek and restore vegetation along its banks at the Cashmere Mill District. …

OLYMPIA — Drivers across Washington can expect extra traffic enforcement Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, as law enforcement agencies hold the annual "One More Stop" emphasis patrol in honor of …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD commissioners are considering an agreement that would pay Chelan County at least $1.35 million annually for the utility’s use of county rights of way, drawing an …

CHELAN COUNTY — Veterans interested in helping other local veterans and their families can apply to serve on the Chelan County Veterans Advisory Board (VAB). The VAB is a voluntary board that …

LEAVENWORTH — Two significant collisions occurred in the Upper Valley on Sunday, Sept. 20, according to the Washington State Patrol. Around 2 p.m., a hit-and-run collision occurred about three …

LEAVENWORTH — Depending on the day and the headline, artificial intelligence (AI) can either save the world, or be the reason for its demise. Either way, it’s here, it’s everywhere, and it’s …

WENATCHEE — Candidates from three state legislative districts returned repeatedly to the same argument during a Sept. 17 forum in Wenatchee: Policies designed around Puget Sound do not always fit …

DRYDEN — An overnight closure of a US-2 off-ramp west of Dryden is scheduled for Sept. 23. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the off-ramp of westbound …

EAST WENATCHEE — Three additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, which killed an Orondo man, injured six firefighters, destroyed more than 100 structures and …

CASHMERE — Cashmere Public Library will offer free resume-building assistance Sept. 22, 24 and 26 for people seeking employment. A Resume Builder Information Night will be held from 4:30 to 6 …

WATERVILLE — Cashmere 4-H members earned grand champion and reserve champion honors in several competitions at the 2026 NCW District Fair. Clara Dennett led the local results with …

EAST WENATCHEE — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, which killed a 69-year-old Orondo man and led to multiple felony charges, according to the Douglas …

LEAVENWORTH — The size of the Little Giant and Sisi Fires are holding steady as weather trends toward warmer and drier conditions. The Little Giant Fire is 172,814 acres as of Sept. 17 with …

WENATCHEE — NCW Tech Alliance and the Apple STEM Network have launched a four-year initiative aimed at connecting North Central Washington students with education and career opportunities in …

CASHMERE — Cashmere will pay for jail services based on the number of days its offenders actually spend behind bars next year under a new agreement that could substantially reduce the city’s …

CASHMERE — Cashmere will continue using Waste Management for garbage and recycling service under a new 10-year agreement approved in a 3-2 City Council vote Sept. 14, with Councilmembers Chris …

CASHMERE — Cashmere will replace its 26-year-old ladder truck with a surplus truck from the Wenatchee Valley Fire Department for $10,000, avoiding repairs estimated at $250,000 to $600,000 or …

CASHMERE — Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said he would fire any deputy who abused the county’s automated license plate reader system, even if doing so resulted in a fight with the union, …

CASHMERE — Smith Excavation of Cashmere will continue providing civil construction and emergency-response support to Chelan County PUD under an agreement whose authorized capacity has grown to …