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Cashmere reviews county emergency response after flood, approves 2026 contract

CASHMERE — A recent flood and a routine contract review came together the night of Jan. 12 in a broader conversation about what the City of Cashmere receives from the county’s emergency …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County and community partners will conduct the annual Homeless Point-in-Time Count from 7 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Salvation Army Social Services Office in …

Cashmere looks to stretch tourism dollars further with new lodging tax plan

CASHMERE — The Cashmere City Council voted Monday, Jan. 12, to reset how the city distributes its lodging tax revenues, approving a new approach that gives the Cashmere Chamber of Commerce a …

Cashmere student earns SCC honor roll recognition

SPOKANE — Ash Robertson of Cashmere has been named to the Fall 2025 honor roll at Spokane Community College, according to information released by the college. Honor roll students earned a …

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Board of Education is accepting applications from current high school sophomores to serve as a Student Board Member for the 2026–2028 term. Applications are …

OLYMPIA – Last month’s heavy flooding inflicted at least $40 million to $50 million of damage on Washington’s highways, state transportation officials estimated to lawmakers Monday.  …

WVC Speaks lecture series to return later this month

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will bring back its WVC Speaks lecture series in 2026, reviving a campus program that highlights faculty and staff expertise on topics relevant to North Central …

When belief comes first

There was a time when the phrase felt simple and dependable: What you see, you believe. It reflected an unspoken agreement about how things worked. You observed something first. You decided what it …

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

OLYMPIA – With a looming $1.6 to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders and Gov. Bob Ferguson presented differing proposals to …

OLYMPIA – Democratic leaders in the Washington state Legislature said Friday they have no plans to hold hearings on two conservative-backed initiatives focused on parental rights of students in …

CHELAN COUNTY – Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison is urging lawmakers to reconsider a prefiled bill for the 2026 legislative session that would revise eligibility requirements and oversight …

Cashmere planning commission balances flood response with long-term growth planning

CASHMERE — With winter flooding still fresh in memory, the Cashmere Planning Commission used its latest meeting to take stock of what the city saw on the ground, then pivoted back to a longer …

Seasonal closure begins at Cashmere Canyons Preserve to protect habitat

CASHMERE — The Cashmere Canyons Preserve, a nearly 2,200-acre trail system north of town, has entered its seasonal winter closure, with public access restricted through early spring to protect …

Colchuck Consignment hosts free avalanche awareness class for backcountry travelers

CASHMERE — Winter has a way of pulling people outward in this valley. Skis come down from rafters, snowshoes get dusted off, sleds reappear in truck beds. From Mission Ridge to the Icicle, from …

OLYMPIA – Supporters of two citizen initiatives, one focused on parental rights and another on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, moved closer Friday to getting those measures …

After storm delays and highway closures, Stevens Pass opens for 2025-26 season

LEAVENWORTH — After weeks of uncertainty amid floods, power outages and road closures, Stevens Pass Ski Resort opened for the 2025-26 season on Dec. 29. Months ago, the ski resort predicted a …

OLYMPIA – Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.  Those are just a few of the changes to state law taking effect in Washington on New …

US-2 west of Stevens Pass to open following storm-related closures

STEVENS PASS — Another section of U.S. Highway 2 will open on Jan. 4, allowing through traffic over Stevens Pass. After inspecting the highway’s condition on Tuesday, Washington Department …

Cashmere Legacy Fund awards $42,000 to local nonprofits in 2025

CASHMERE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington awarded $42,000 to local nonprofit organizations through the Cashmere Legacy Fund Grant Program in 2025, continuing a community-led …

State looks to change how local growth decisions can be challenged

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — In the Wenatchee Valley and beyond, there has long been a focus on maintaining the “small town” appeal of the region’s culturally varied cities and towns. The …

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