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City of Leavenworth appoints Recreation & Tourism Manager

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth has appointed Steven Rubinstein to its newly created role, Recreation & Tourism Manager. As the Recreation & Tourism Manager, Rubinstein will …

CVCH earns national award for farmworker outreach program

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. …

Six startups to pitch for $200,000 at Flywheel conference in Wenatchee

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 …

Mission Ridge honored for Tourism Impact in Wenatchee Valley

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 …

Community leaders honored at Wenatchee Chamber’s 25th anniversary banquet

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 animal sanctuary earns global verification

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 …

SBA disaster loan extended for Washington residents, businesses affected by winter storms

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 …

Giving students a voice: How Student Story turns qualitative feedback into real change

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 …

Angel Investing: Why early-stage capital is harder to find in rural communities

Imagine an entrepreneur who has tested an idea, built a working product, and found their first customers. The next step might be hiring a small team, improving the technology, or expanding into a …

New leadership helps shape the future of regional investing

When Brian Eastman walked into the Flywheel Conference in 2024, he was just hoping to “meet some neat people” and maybe learn a few things. Two years later, he’s at the center of the effort, …

Atlas Fare awarded Three Diamond status, a first for Wenatchee dining

WENATCHEE — Atlas Fare has earned a AAA Three Diamond designation, becoming the only restaurant in Wenatchee currently recognized at that level. The honor places the downtown restaurant among …

Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on Wednesday, alleging a new law to tamp down prescription drug prices for hospitals won’t result in discounts for …

Washington gas prices rise to $5.27 a gallon

OLYMPIA — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 4.2 cents per gallon over the past week to $5.27 a gallon Monday, according to a GasBuddy survey of 2,666 stations statewide. GasBuddy said …

Confluence Health provider named Rural PA of the Year

WENATCHEE — Niekol Hall, an advanced practice provider core medical director and physician assistant with Confluence Health, has been named Rural Physician Assistant of the Year by the Washington …

Apple Annie Antique Gallery marks 30 years in Cashmere

CASHMERE — At 70,000 square feet, Apple Annie Antique Gallery is one of the largest antique malls in Washington state, hosting anywhere from 120 to 150 vendors and over 225 booths under one roof. …

Angel Investing : How early-stage companies find their first investors

Many of today’s most recognizable companies started in surprisingly humble ways. Microsoft, for example, began with Bill Gates and Paul Allen writing software in a small garage. At the time it was …

How one Leavenworth investor is helping grow the valley’s startup ecosystem

Editor’s Note: This story is the first in a series examining the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in North Central Washington. Produced in partnership with the NCW Tech Alliance and Flywheel …

Fuel prices climb as oil tensions persist

WENATCHEE — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 28.6 cents per gallon over the past week to $4.86 as of Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,666 stations statewide. GasBuddy …

CVCH opens youth behavioral health clinic in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — A new clinic aimed at helping teens and young adults navigate mental health and substance use challenges has opened in Wenatchee. Columbia Valley Community Health announced that …

Washington gas prices jump 29 cents in one week

WENATCHEE — Average gasoline prices in Washington rose 29 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $4.58 per gallon Monday, according to a survey of 2,666 stations conducted by GasBuddy. …

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