Thursday, October 1, 2026
As Fire Chief, I’ve seen firsthand how critical timely emergency response is to saving lives and protecting property. That’s why I’m thrilled—and deeply grateful—to …
WENATCHEE — Confluence Health has been awarded gold recognition by the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine® program for its efforts to reduce physician burnout and support …
CHELAN COUNTY — Community organizations, nonprofits, and local groups with ideas to bring more visitors to Chelan County are encouraged to apply now for lodging tax dollars to help fund their …
EAST WENATCHEE — A new report from Our Valley Our Future (OVOF) and Thriving Together NCW details the substantial financial strain recent Washington state budget cuts are placing on public and …
CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars has appointed Kevin McFadden as general manager, succeeding Bob Hargadon, who retired from the role. McFadden will oversee all aspects of the winery’s operations, …
LACEY — The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has approved the transfer of ownership of Ziply Fiber Northwest, LLC — which owns LocalTel in East Wenatchee — from …
In Quincy, Washington, the answer is yes. For more than a decade, this rural community in the heart of the Columbia Basin has been building something that many cities are still chasing: a real …
BELLINGHAM — Peoples Bank has opened applications for its annual Impact Grant program, which awards $25,000 to a nonprofit organization for a specific project or purpose aimed at driving …
WENATCHEE — Two North Central Washington hospitals have been honored by the American Heart Association for their work in improving outcomes for patients with heart disease and stroke. …
WENATCHEE — Confluence Health has begun using the new da Vinci 5 surgical system at its Central Campus hospital, expanding its capabilities for minimally invasive procedures in North Central …
Sometimes a name can tell you a lot. Take Northern Lights Candy, for example. Owner Amanda Chapman is a Midwestern girl from Bloomington, Indiana, who dreamed of someday moving to Alaska …
Under the spotlight of North Central Washington’s world renowned orchards, small farms are growing a variety of produce for the kitchens of local families. However, starting and …
CASHMERE — “Downtown Cashmere” is an easy thing to envision. There’s Cottage Avenue, and, well, there’s the rest of town. That makes it the prime location for any …
CASHMERE — In our ongoing series on businesses that have been continuously operating for more than 40 years in the Wenatchee Valley, this entry comes from the heart of downtown Cashmere. …
LEAVENWORTH – Tucked along East Leavenworth Road, a small mechanic shop hides behind a lot packed full of cars belonging to local residents and stranded visitors, waiting to be fixed. Yet, the …
The old RIO Theater building at 507 Main Street has not shown a movie since 2009, but the place is once again a hub of activity thanks to Antojitos El Chulo, a new coffee and specialty drink spot …
DRYDEN — Wenatchee Valley College students Dillon Cornelius and Juan Martinez presented a groundbreaking prototype on July 7 to modernize operations at the Dryden Dam. Collaborating with Chelan …
What happens when educators, business leaders, nonprofit innovators, and community organizers come together to learn from one another? On August 14 at the Wenatchee Convention Center, the 2025 AI …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District commissioners on Monday, June 16, approved a contract to supply power to Microsoft’s forthcoming data center campus in Malaga, marking …
WENATCHEE — It’s been nearly 50 years since the Wenatchee Museum moved into the old Post Office building on Mission Street, and in that time, very few things have changed about it other …