On Thursday, September 17, I stood in front of Station 17 on West Malaga Road and watched something happen that I've been looking forward to for a long time: career firefighters moving back into a station that has, for the better part of a decade, depended almost entirely on the dedication of our volunteers.

WENATCHEE — Renee Olson was scrolling Facebook one night when she saw that Fable Books and Blooms was for sale. She sent her friend Rachel Findlee a message set to the tune of “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”

LEAVENWORTH — When a community member is in need of financial assistance, housing, healthcare, food or more, Leavenworth-based nonprofit Upper Valley MEND is there to help.

LEAVENWORTH — For Paul Sozio, who recently opened Leavenworth’s newest restaurant Ouzel Kitchen, some of the best connections are made over a shared meal.

WENATCHEE — INSPIRE Northwest will return to the Numerica Performing Arts Center on Oct. 8 for its second annual marketing and communications conference, featuring sessions on communication, …

EAST WENATCHEE — Alaska Airlines plans to put the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority’s $50,000 marketing investment behind a targeted digital campaign designed to fill seats on Pangborn …

OLYMPIA — Small business optimism declined in August but remained above its long-term average, according to a survey released Tuesday by the National Federation of Independent Business. The …

OLYMPIA — Small business hiring activity declined in August, with fewer employers reporting job openings and plans to add workers, according to a jobs report released Sept. 3 by the National …

WENATCHEE — Numerica Credit Union has launched a Wenatchee Wild-themed debit card for eligible members, the credit union announced. The card can be used for standard debit transactions, …

On a busy summer afternoon, the line at Whistlepunk Ice Cream often stretches out the door and down the sidewalk. Behind the counter, employees move quickly between tubs of handcrafted ice cream, …

CHELAN COUNTY —- Chelan County’s tourism economy continues to rely heavily on visitors from nearby markets, but wildfire smoke is threatening to complicate the peak summer season after a slow …

Artificial intelligence is sometimes discussed in terms of disruption or efficiency, but some of the most meaningful impact shows up when it helps people bring forward ideas that have been waiting …

LEAVENWORTH —- For the past seven years, Bosket Bread has made a name for itself as a major local wholesale bakery in the Greater Wenatchee Valley, supplying restaurants and grocery stores with …

John Kelly’s first major decision as the new owner of a camera store was apparently going to be firing Poppy. It did not go according to plan. The two had both worked at Kit’s Cameras …

A remodeling project may begin with a homeowner wanting something new, but Ed Gardner often sees it differently. Usually, there is a problem to solve. “Remodeling is rarely just about …

WENATCHEE — Dr. Nikolas Caoile will remain at the helm of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra through the 2034-35 season under a contract extension that will make him the longest-tenured …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center has expanded its services into Okanogan County, continuing access to mediation and conflict resolution services following the closure of …

EAST WENATCHEE — iPro Building Services has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies for the fourth consecutive year. The East Wenatchee-based …

WENATCHEE — As artificial intelligence tools find their way into workplaces across North Central Washington, participants at a regional gathering Aug. 11 focused less on what the technology can do …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce will begin the search for a new executive director following the resignation of Steve Wilkinson, the organization's Board of Directors announced …