Thursday, March 27, 2025
OLYMPIA - Washington Democrats are preparing for a legislative session where new taxes will be a major focus to solve a multi-billion dollar state budget hole. House Speaker Laurie …
OLYMPIA - The upcoming legislative session will see high levels of turnover among Washington state lawmakers. Following the retirements of longtime legislators, a few redistricting …
EAST WENATCHEE - The Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts chapter will host its January meeting on Monday, January 6, featuring CPR training for heart patients and their caregivers from four North Central …
WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) announced it will host a free public presentation on using DNA analysis to overcome genealogical research challenges. The hybrid event, …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Sheriff's Office announced comprehensive operational changes to enhance supervision and accountability across all patrol shifts beginning in 2025. …
WENATCHEE - The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $438,026 through its new Legacy Fund Grant program to charitable organizations in Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Wenatchee Valley, and the Upper …
OLYMPIA - State Sen. Joe Nguyen will be the new director of the Department of Commerce . Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced Nguyen’s appointment to lead the agency, which …
WENATCHEE— The Cascadia Conservation District has been awarded a grant from the Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group Community Partnership Fund to provide outdoor educational …
OLYMPIA - Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste will soon be serving under his third chief executive. Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced Batiste’s reappointment to lead the …
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal offered some hope for child care and early learning advocates who were prepared to fight against deep cuts. Inslee’s plan …
OLYMPIA - A Democratic state senator’s errant email is shedding light on new taxes that she and her colleagues may pursue in 2025 as well as a strategy to sell them to the public. Sen. …
CASHMERE — The Cashmere FFA team earned top honors at the State FFA Apple Judging Contest in Yakima, with first and third place team finishes and landed four individuals in the top …
OLYMPIA - The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three years without confirmed detections, state and federal officials said …
WENATCHEE, — Chelan County Public Utility District commissioners have completed a year-long strategic planning initiative aimed at guiding the utility through 2075, with officials highlighting …
CASHMERE - Following a brief Cashmere City Council meeting on Dec 9, the council members walked across the street to the fire station where Fire Chief, Blake Larson, led them on a tour through the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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- 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 …