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'Strength in Strides' program gets $25K boost

WENATCHEE — Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center, a Wenatchee-based nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, has been awarded a $25,000 Impact Grant from Peoples Bank to expand its …

Washington state sets new paid family leave premium rate for 2025

OLYMPIA — Washington state will raise its Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums to 0.92% in 2025, following a year when the program provided $1.35 billion in benefits to more than 175,000 …

Live, Laugh, Learn Daycare and Preschool reopens in Cashmere

CASHMERE – Live, Laugh, Learn Daycare and Preschool reopened its doors on Oct. 15, expanding childcare options in the valley. “There's a lot of steps through the state, because I am …

WENATCHEE — Confluence Health is implementing measures to address a nationwide shortage of intravenous (IV) solutions, a crisis affecting healthcare facilities across the United States. …

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society appoints new executive director

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) announced the appointment of BJ Andersen as its new Executive Director, effective November 4. Andersen, a Certified Animal Welfare …

WENATCHEE—Maria Dalzell, a physician assistant (PA) working in nephrology for Confluence Health, was recently named the Rural Physician Assistant of the Year by the Washington Academy of …

NCW Tech Alliance announces winners of 2024 AI Skill-A-Thon

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance announced Tuesday the winners of its 2024 AI Skill-A-Thon, awarding over $10,000 in cash prizes sponsored by Microsoft. The competition, part of the …

Documentary release honors Vietnam War hero, veterans' stories

WENATCHEE – Siblings Seth Pierson and Jess Pierson Pappas, along with Jess’s husband Dan Pappas, set out to document the life of their Great Uncle Vic, a decorated Green Beret and Vietnam …

NCW Tech Alliance announces finalists for 2024 Innovator Awards

WENATCHEE—The NCW Tech Alliance has announced the fifteen finalists for its 23rd Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon, which will be held on November 5 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. The …

Mediation skills training available in Wenatchee Valley this fall

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) announced its upcoming mediation training courses, scheduled for November 2024 and March 2025. The courses will train new mediators …

Lake Chelan Health to transition to hospitalist model

CHELAN – Lake Chelan Health Hospital recently announced the decision to contract with Rural Physicians Group (RPG) to provide hospitalists for inpatient care. Under this new model, an RPG …

Historic building reopens as Dryden Roadhouse

DRYDEN – The Dryden Roadhouse, located in Duffy’s former space, opened its doors to the public on Oct. 4.  Owned and operated by Terri Morris and John Bryant, the restaurant and …

The signmakers that shape Bavarian Leavenworth: Gibbs Graphics celebrates 20 years

LEAVENWORTH – Gibbs Graphics, the creative force behind Leavenworth’s iconic signs and murals, celebrated 20 years of business on Oct. 3. Over the last two decades, the business has …

Washington State unemployment dips to 4.8% in August, adds 1,600 jobs

Washington state's unemployment rate decreased to 4.8% in August from 4.9% in July, according to the latest Monthly Employment Report released by the state's Employment Security Department. The …

Buckshot Honey brings local barbecue back to Cashmere

CASHMERE– With dreams of cooking local meat for small-town customers, professionally trained chef Dave Storm looks forward to bringing his iconic Cascadian Barbecue techniques to Cashmere as he …

Bavarian Bagel Co. opens downtown Leavenworth storefront

LEAVENWORTH – Bavarian Bagel Co., which got its start with online sales and local farmers markets, held a soft opening at its new downtown storefront on Sept. 24. “It’s mind …

Chelan Valley Hope, Food Bank expand to better serve community needs

CHELAN – Chelan Valley Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting individuals and families in need, and its partner, the Lake Chelan Food Bank, are undergoing a significant remodel …

Cashmere's Repair Cafe: Stitching community together while reducing waste

CASHMERE– The chatter of sewing machines and laughter echoed throughout one of Cashmere’s oldest buildings as locals gathered at Eastside Rebuild for a monthly Repair Cafe.  …

Building NCW serves up Chefs on Tour tickets, kicking off 30th Annual Home Tour event

WENATCHEE—Local small business organization Building NCW (BNCW) welcomes community members to its 30th annual Home Tour event, a September weekend of inspiration, industry, and regional …

Tech and trailblazers unite to celebrate North Central Washington's Digital Equity Month

This September, communities across North Central Washington will come together to celebrate Digital Equity Month. The regional awareness campaign is being spearheaded by the NCW Digital Access and …

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