January is Radon Action Month. Students across the Northwest are encouraged to get creative and raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas by participating in the 2023 Northwest Radon Poster …

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The opening gavel of the 2023 session fell at noon on Monday, Jan. 9. It's an honor to be back in Olympia representing the values and interests of the 12th …

A new state law was in effect Jan. 1 requiring employers to include specific wage or salary details and a description of benefits when they post a job opportunity. To make sure businesses know …

Beginning February 20, Tracey Kasnic will transition from serving as chief nursing officer (CNO) to a new role as vice president of special projects for Confluence Health. At the same time, Kelly …

Workshop: Stop the Spread: Effective Options for Managing Leafroll Join us for this interactive workshop, discussion grapevine leafroll and grapevine mealybug management. In this workshop, Dr. …

ONLINE - Join us for the latest fire blight information from a national research project involving Michigan, North Carolina, New York, California, Oregon and Washington  funded by the Specialty …

WENATCHEE/CHELAN/OMAK - Join us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington on January 17,18,19, 21, and February 7. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, …

OLYMPIA  – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants the public to know flu cases are rising quickly in Washington state and nationwide. Flu hospitalizations are at …

WENATCHEE -- Chelan County commissioners awarded $328,600 in lodging tax dollars to a variety of tourist-related organizations. The awards come at the recommendation of the Chelan County Lodging …

NCW - On December 8th, 2020, Chelan County Deputies responded to a male passed out in a vehicle in Manson, WA.  Deputies that arrived on scene recognized the male as Caleb Ritz, a 39 year old …

 NCW - The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $412,000 through the Regional Impact Grant (RIG) program to 52 nonprofits across North Central Washington. The RIG …

Othello, WA - Several partners convened at the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID) office on December 15 to launch the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) watershed planning …

STCU employees once again showed their passion for community service by documenting a record 10,000 hours of volunteerism in 12 months. The volunteers including 18 employees who served at least …

Premera Blue Cross HMO, a subsidiary of Premera, is launching a new innovative health plan for Washington state residents. Designed with members in mind, Premera Blue Cross HMO will offer …

The  Special Olympics Washington Polar Plunge , on Friday, March 3, is a Wenatchee tradition. The annual event brings together supporters throughout the area to Get Cold for a Cause. The 2023 …

NCW Libraries has selected Library Forward and Forte Architects as the design lead for the Reimagining Spaces project. The NCW Libraries Reimagining Spaces Project represents a $10 million, …

OLYMPIA — Sen. Brad Hawkins officially pre-filed legislation today to allow local governments in Chelan and Douglas counties to partner together to establish a Regional Aquatic Center and …

The Washington State Legislature meets each January but alternates between longer sessions of 105 days in odd years and shorter sessions of 60 days in even years. This year, the Legislature will …

Rep.  Keith Goehner , R-Dryden, will continue to lead Republicans on the  Local Government Committee  in the state House of Representatives. Washington State House …

Wenatchee— Due to high volumes of community members seeking care in emergency departments, patients are experiencing longer than normal wait times. Far from being only a local issue, this is a …