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The Legislature adjourned its session in Olympia on April 23 on schedule. The 105-day session was a busy time for me as I continued as the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee’s …

WVC Foundation announces 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award

The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation Board of Directors has selected Dennis Carlton as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. The foundation received nominations for 12 alumni from across …

Wenatchee Valley Veterans Hall open house

The honored veterans of the Wenatchee Valley Veterans Hall invited the community to their Open House May 19-21 in their new building at 1206 N. Wenatchee Ave., the former banquet room in the …

WSU Master Gardeners celebrate the program’s 50th anniversary

WENATCHEE — Chelan/Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners invite all to join them in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Extension Master Gardener Program. Now an intercontinental …

Basic Mediation Training

In the beginning of April, seven members of our staff and volunteers at Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center had the opportunity to attend a De-Escalation training, where they learned …

Annual Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival

Kick starts your bluegrass summer with the Annual Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival (WRBF), June 16-18, featuring superstar bluegrass bands that will put the kick in your bluegrass start.  The …

State Awards Grants to Help Communities Plan for Recreation

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) today announced the award of more than $4.7 million in grants to help communities plan for outdoor recreation facilities. …

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs applauds new laws improving Washington’s elections

  OLYMPIA - New laws and funding requested and supported by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs during the 2023 Legislative session will help ensure the integrity of Washington’s elections and …

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced bipartisan legislation (ENABLE Conservation Act of 2023 - Eliminating Needless Administrative …

Over $300K awarded at Flywheel Investment Conference

WENATCHEE – The 2023 Flywheel Investment Conference, held April 20, awarded over $300,000, bringing the total to over $1.3 million that has been awarded to Washington based companies through …

Columbia Landing’s June 21, Longest Day event

We’re passionate about the fight against Alzheimer's disease. That's why this June, we’re hosting a cookout and family fun day on The Longest Day® to raise funds for the …

Newhouse Launches Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On May 24, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) launched the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force, a vital initiative aimed at combatting the escalating fentanyl crisis plaguing …

OLYMPIA - Sen. Brad Hawkins issued the following statement on the passage of the bipartisan drug possession legislation, Senate Bill 5536. "I’m thankful to Governor Inslee for …

Goehner legislation to benefit local port districts signed into law

Legislation sponsored by 12th District Rep. Keith Goehner that will allow port districts, which have been functionally consolidated, to adopt a unified levy was signed into law by Gov. …

11 agencies awarded lodging tax grants for capital projects

WENATCHEE - Chelan County commissioners awarded $776,436 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of local agencies that will use the money for capital projects that support tourist-related activities. …

Once Governor Inslee signs House Bill 1474 into law, effective January 1, 2024, the cost of recording real estate documents will increase by $100 per document to $304.50.  Two years ago the cost …

2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

To apply to the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), please go to: www.aaccw.org or you can email us at: aaccw.fm@dshs.wa.gov. To request an application by mail please call: …

Confluence Health receives award for role in organ donation saving four lives

Wenatchee - Confluence Health was recognized Thursday, May 11 for the Excellence in Community Partnership Award in a ceremony put on by LifeCenter Northwest, a non-profit organ procurement …

Horses of Hope - This one is for Crystal

Crystal Chevelle mounts her golden steed. Frid, a 28-year-old Norwegian Fjord, gently accepts his rider. They know each other. Atop her horse, Chevelle transforms. She raises her head. Her back …

Health Care Authority named a Healthy People 2030 Champion

Submitted by WSHCAOLYMPIA - The Washington State Health Care Authority has been recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) …

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