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Top six companies to compete for $300,000+ at 2023 Flywheel Investment Conference

WENATCHEE - The Flywheel Angel Network has selected six companies who will compete live for over $300,000 in awards at the 2023 Flywheel Investment Conference on April 19-21 in Wenatchee. The …

NCW Tech Alliance Upcoming Events

On April 19, join our LATINA/O/X Founder Journey Workshop. This is a unique opportunity to explore and discuss the potential of Latina entrepreneurship in forging a brighter future. Gain …

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue downward trend nationwide Submitted by Washington State DOH OLYMPIA-  As of April 3, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) …

Rule proposed to require insurers tell you why your premium is going up

OLYMPIA — A new regulation proposed by Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler requires insurance companies to explain premium increases to their policyholders in …

As Wenatchee Valley Humane Society’s Executive Director James Pumphrey approaches three months in his new role, he emphasizes it’s the success of WVHS’s core programs that ensures …

Hawkins' Regional Sports Complex bill approved by Senate

OLYMPIA — After successfully advancing through three Senate committees this session, Senate Bill 5001, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hawkins, has been approved unanimously by the Washington State …

A bill sponsored by 12th District Sen. Brad Hawkins to modernize the Running Start Program has taken a key step forward. Senate Bill 5670, allowing 10th grade high school students to participate …

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate today approved Senate Bill 5536 sponsored by Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett. It represents the first major step this legislative session to address a …

Commissioner Franz announces new AI Wildfire Fighting Technology Pilot Partnership

OLYMPIA- Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has announced a new pilot partnership to use advanced AI technology and actionable intelligence to combat the states’ growing wildfire threat. …

DOH’s successful Say Yes! COVID Test program to finish May 11

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is announcing its free at-home testing program Say Yes! COVID Test (SYCT) is ending May 11. Since its launch in Jan. 2022, …

Department of Health announces Birth Equity Project Grant recipients

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has awarded Birth Equity Project funding to five organizations serving pregnant and birthing people in the state. These …

2023 Lodging Tax capital requests now open

The Chelan County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, or LTAC, has opened the grant application process for groups and municipalities seeking lodging tax dollars for capital projects, or capital …

Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Dr. Homer Wilkes announced March 21 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing $24.9 million in wildfire protection projects …

Commissioner Franz Celebrates House Passage of Carbon Credit Bill

OLYMPIA – Washington moved a step closer to capitalizing on the ability of the state’s public lands to capture and store carbon to help address climate change and increase revenues for …

Monthly Employment Report: Job growth remained hot in February

OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy gained an estimated 15,300 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in February. Job growth was highest in the following industries: professional and business …

OLYMPIA — Secretary of State Steve Hobbs continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, one year into the unprovoked invasion by Russia. Through the Office of the Secretary …

A closer look into our property tax system

Many of you have recently received property tax statements from your local county treasurers, which usually leads to many questions of my office. You should know that the state’s operating …

Jail’s narcotics dog to be utilized in some local schools

WENATCHEE - Chelan County has signed agreements with six area school districts that will allow school resource officers to partner with the county jail’s narcotics-detecting dog and her …

PUD commissioners vote to pursue new option to redevelop Fifth Street campus

WENATCHEE – Chelan PUD commissioners unanimously voted to begin negotiations with YMCA and Music Theatre of Wenatchee (MTW) as the first step on a new path to redevelop the utility’s …

Washington Retail Report

POLICY Legislative Update WR's policy and government affairs team are continuing to review bills closely. Legislators have filed 1,822 bills, an increase of 175 over the previous week …

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