WENATCHEE — For years, conversations about growth in North Central Washington often carried an assumption that expansion itself was the goal. Bring in new employers. Attract investment. Build …

Rising housing costs in the Upper Valley have made it increasingly difficult for workers to remain rooted in the community, prompting local leaders, nonprofits and employers to seek solutions. …

From housing developments to infrastructure upgrades, communities across the Wenatchee Valley continue to see new development proposals as local governments and builders respond to population growth …

Electric utilities in Washington and Oregon are turning to gas to meet rapid and growing energy demand from data centers, according to recent reports.

WENATCHEE — Seattle-based AI company Optimly, led by CEO Apurva Luty, swept the major awards at the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference on Thursday night, taking home the conference’s top …

WENATCHEE — By the final day of the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference, the conversation had expanded far beyond startup pitches and venture capital. Speakers talked about artificial …

WENATCHEE — What began as a family connection to track and field has grown into a business idea that earned Central Washington University student Cariann Bryant the top honor at the first-ever …

WENATCHEE — Students and startup founders from across Washington gathered in Wenatchee this week as the Flywheel Investment Conference expanded its focus on entrepreneurship with the event’s …

LEAVENWORTH — München Haus Bavarian Grill and Beer Garden celebrated its 25th anniversary with a community “Haus Party” on May 7. “Twenty-five years ago, I had the privilege of watching …

On April 24, members of the Washington State House and Senate Energy Committees joined NCW Tech Alliance and a constellation of regional partners to explore the connections between energy production, …

CHELAN — When a heart attack or stroke hits, the difference between life and death is often measured in minutes. In the Lake Chelan Valley, those minutes are increasingly in good hands. Lake …

When a patient arrived in the Wenatchee emergency room with a heart attack just weeks after Coltrain launched, cardiologist Dr. Gautam Nayak saw years of frustration and experimentation finally …

When Ryan James last spoke with Ward Media in 2024 about Dopl Technologies, the company was still testing an ambitious idea: bringing high-quality ultrasound services to rural communities by …

WENATCHEE — A program designed to meet agricultural workers where they are, in the fields, in schools and in the community, has earned national recognition for Columbia Valley Community Health. …

WENATCHEE — Six startups from across Washington will take the stage in Wenatchee this spring, competing for more than $200,000 in investment during the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference. The …

WENATCHEE — Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort was recognized for its role in the regional economy and community life on April 16, receiving the Tourism Impact Award from the Wenatchee Valley …

WENATCHEE — A room full of business owners, nonprofit leaders and longtime community advocates gathered at the Wenatchee Convention Center on April 16, to celebrate a milestone and the people …

CASHMERE — Ridge 2 River Animal Haven has been verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), placing the local organization among a select group of sanctuaries meeting rigorous …

LEAVENWORTH —  In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued April 7, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the application window for low interest federal …

When Susan Rose looks at the data that drives most decisions in public education, she sees a gap. Test scores, graduation rates and attendance metrics dominate the conversation. But as an …