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Office & Operations Manager Shelley Monda restocks aisles in a non-uniform shirt that clearly states her mission at this business.

WENATCHEE - Tucked away in the bottom level of the Midtown Building at the corner of Wenatchee and Orondo Avenues is a business you may never have a reason to go into yourself. But if you do, …

Meet Erin McCardle, Mayor of Chelan

For more than a decade, McCardle has been an active voice in shaping the future of Chelan. After serving on the Chelan City Council from 2010 to 2024, she stepped into the role of mayor just over a …

Meet Carl Florea, Mayor of Leavenworth

Florea has led Leavenworth since 2020, steering the small town through growth and change. Now serving his second term, Florea prioritizes tackling challenges like housing affordability, upgrading …

Brad Hawkins
Chelan County Commissioner
District 3

Meet Brad Hawkins, Chelan County Commissioner

Hawkins received his K-12 education in Wenatchee School District, graduated with honors from Central Washington University, and earned a Master’s in Public Administration from George Washington …

Meet Mike Steele, Executive Director of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and a Washington State Representative

Mike Steele wears many hats in his service to the Lake Chelan Valley. As the executive director of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce for 18 years and a recently reelected state representative, …

Meet Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor of East Wenatchee

Crawford began her tenure as East Wenatchee mayor in 2020 and is currently serving her second term. Before becoming mayor, she served on the city council for three years. Crawford’s …

New home and garden boutique offers curated goods, workshops and design services

LEAVENWORTH – Alpenglö Living, a home and garden boutique that offers curated goods, workshops, and design services, opened its doors in downtown Leavenworth on Feb. 21. Alpenglö …

From Columbia Market to Dan’s Food Market: Celebrating 75 years of service

LEAVENWORTH – As chains continue to dominate the grocery business, Dan’s Food Market has remained a preferred destination for locals and tourists alike. After 75 years, the market is …

Home sales rise 4.2% in February as buyers slowly return to market

Existing-home sales increased 4.2% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million homes, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors. Despite the monthly …

Turning waste into opportunity

In NCW, a quiet revolution is taking place—one that turns what was once considered waste into a valuable community resource. Winton Manufacturing, a leader in composting innovation, is …

iPro Building Services named to Inc.'s 2025 Fastest-Growing Pacific Companies list

WENATCHEE - iPro Building Services, based in East Wenatchee, has been named No. 127 on Inc. magazine's fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Pacific list, marking the company's third consecutive year on the …

The community meeting hosted a panel of leaders from Helion, Chelan County PUD and Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority to answer questions about the potential project.

Helion opens dialogue with community on fusion power project

WENATCHEE – Approximately 350 people filled the Mission View Elementary gym to learn about the possible construction of the world’s first fusion power plant in Malaga during an …

Riverwalk Inn under new ownership, set for renovation

CHELAN — The longtime Riverwalk Inn at the corner of Wapato and Emerson in downtown Chelan has been acquired by a group of investors led by innkeeper Donna Kay, who purchased the property from …

Existing home sales decreased 4.9% in January

Existing-home sales declined 4.9% in January while marking the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year gains, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales …

Existing home sales rose 2.2% in December, marking strong end to challenging year

Existing home sales increased 2.2% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.24 million units, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday. The December sales pace marked the …

Housing market soars in Chelan-Douglas while nation slumps

While U.S. home sales hit a 30-year low in 2024, the Chelan-Douglas region tells a different story. Local sales surged 11.7% by volume and 25.6% in dollar terms, defying the national downward trend …

Chelan County Commissioners allocate over $319K in Lodging Tax dollars to boost local tourism initiatives

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Commissioners greenlit the allocation of nearly $320,000 in lodging tax dollars toward various tourism-related entities, benefitting a gamut of local organizations. …

Lake Chelan Historical Society to host annual meeting featuring life stories of Chief Long Jim

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Chelan's Historic Ruby Theatre, featuring a presentation on Chief Long Jim by …

The Chelan County Fair wants to promote charitable organizations this year, so they’re offering special discounts for booth space.

Chelan County Fair announces special vendor spots for local nonprofits

CASHMERE — The Chelan County Fair, held this year from September 4–7, has announced they will be offering vendor spaces for nonprofit charitable organizations at a drastically reduced …

Skiers and snowboarders celebrate the close of winter with a pond skim at the base of Showcase during the annual Stevens Pass Spring Fest.

Celebration, fundraiser highlight Stevens Pass season end

SKYKOMISH — Stevens Pass closed out the winter season with its annual Spring Fest on April 13. The weekend festivities kicked off with the annual Chuck-a-Duck fundraiser, which supports …

East Wenatchee’s City Council and Mayor Jerrilea Crawford, who was appointed on Tuesday to the PFD board once again.

East Wenatchee City Council reappoints Mayor Jerrilea Crawford to Public Facilities District board

EAST WENATCHEE — On Tuesday, the East Wenatchee City Council held a special meeting to determine the next member of the Greater Wenatchee Regional Public Facilities District (PFD). Applicants …

Familiar signage promises breakfast, lunch and dinner at the new location.

The Huckleberry’s wild about Cashmere with new Cafe location at Apple Annie’s

CASHMERE — At this point, if you haven’t been to at least one of the locations or variations of the Wild Huckleberry in the Wenatchee Valley, you’ve been missing out. Now …

Cashmere plans June 3 forum on comprehensive and climate plans

CASHMERE — A Community Forum will be held on June 3 to obtain public input and feedback to assist in updating Cashmere's 20 Year Comprehensive Plan and the development of the new Climate …