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Local figure skaters bring Santa's workshop to life on ice

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Figure Skating Club will perform their annual holiday show Santa’s Workshop on Ice on Saturday, December 21 with showtimes at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Town Toyota …

Washington State Parks launches New Year's Day hiking events statewide

OLYMPIA — More than 30 Washington state parks will host outdoor activities on New Year's Day 2025 as part of the annual First Day Hikes program. The initiative, part of a nationwide …

Inslee proposes taxing wealthy residents and businesses to close Washington’s budget gap

OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee entered office a dozen years ago vowing to not raise taxes as Washington emerged from a devastating recession during which state programs and services were slashed to make …

Winter storm brings snow, ice threat to North Central Washington

WENATCHEE — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for north-central Washington as a weather system threatens to bring a mix of snow and freezing rain to the region …

Cashmere High School choir program launches 'Cashmere Idol' talent competition

CASHMERE- Following up the annual Cashmere High School holiday concert is the very first Cashmere Idol event, hosted by the CHS choir program. Taking place the Wednesday before students are released …

Teen faces multiple charges after fleeing police in stolen vehicle

WENATCHEE — A 19-year-old Kent man was arrested Monday morning following a vehicle pursuit and crash on Blewett Pass in Chelan County, authorities said. Washington State Patrol troopers …

A guide to understanding the Washington state budget

OLYMPIA - It’s confusing, it’s convoluted, and it’s your taxpayer dollars. It’s budget season in Olympia.  Over the next few months, legislators will go over the …

Making sense of Washington’s multi-billion dollar budget hole

OLYMPIA - Washington state’s budget is, to put it nicely, in a world of hurt. There’s a big gap between what the state is collecting in taxes and what it needs to pay for its …

Cashmere business community convenes amid chamber’s uncertain future

CASHMERE – Faced with dwindling leadership and mounting challenges, Cashmere’s business leaders gathered on Dec. 11 to explore the future of the Cashmere Chamber of Commerce and its role …

A Nod to Noah: CHS basketball jerseys display tribute to talented alumni

CASHMERE- The number two will take on special meaning this basketball season at Cashmere High School, as players don jerseys bearing patches honoring former standout Noah Phillips, who passed away in …

WENATCHEE — The annual Celtic holiday concert series "Christmas in Washington" is set to return to the Wenatchee Valley Convention Center on December 22 at 7 p.m., featuring electric violin …

Lawmakers return to Olympia for meetings ahead of 2025 session

OLYMPIA - Child care affordability, crime trends, environmental protections, access to addiction treatment and housing costs. These are some of the issues on Washington lawmakers’ agenda this …

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting will be held in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and remote attendance options on December …

Camp Fire NCW offers early bird discount for summer 2025

WENATCHEE — Camp Fire USA's North Central Washington Council announced early registration discounts for its 2025 summer camp program at Camp Zanika Lache. Parents who register their …

Where to find a Christmas tree this year

CHELAN COUNTY – With the holiday season underway, families in the Wenatchee Valley have several options for sourcing their Christmas trees, ranging from locally operated tree sales supporting …

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society’s new director focuses on staffing, community engagement

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society appointed BJ Andersen as its new executive director on Nov. 4, following the departure of James Pumphrey in June. Andersen first began her …

OLYMPIA - Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson is tapping a Biden Administration official to lead the state’s Department of Ecology and to keep Washington at the forefront of the nation’s fight …

Scammers claiming to be from a state agency are targeting WA businesses

OLYMPIA - Businesses and nonprofit organizations should watch out for fraudulent letters that claim to be asking for money on behalf of the Washington Office of the Secretary of State. Since …

State land agencies announce 2025 Discover Pass free days

OLYMPIA — Washington state agencies announced Thursday that visitors will have 12 days in 2025 when they can access state-managed lands without purchasing a Discover Pass, including a new free …

Chelan County commissioners to hold 2025 budget hearing

WENATCHEE — Chelan County commissioners will consider a $61 million spending plan for 2025 at a public hearing next week, with projected expenditures driven largely by increases in salary and …

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