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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 provides annual core operating support to eligible nonprofits in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties serving their community in a...
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 effort. The funding for this effort has been made available through the Infrastructure Investment and...
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 80 hours of volunteerism for a single organization. Scores of others exceeded the 16 hours of paid time...
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 personalized healthcare with seamless and simplified experiences for employees and employers.
Launching in...
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 installment of this Winter Beach Party is expanding to offer something for everyone. Partygoers can show up...
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, multi-year redesign of 27 community libraries. In funding the project, theNCW Libraries Board of Trustees...
Aquatic Center Submitted Photo
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 Sports Complex.
Senate Bill 5001 proposes to amend the existing Public Facilities District statute (RCW 35.57)...
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 convene on January 9 for a 105-day session. The primary focus will be developing the operating,...
Rep Keith Goehner
Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, will continue to lead Republicans on the Local Government Committee in the state House of Representatives.
Washington State House Republicans recently announced their committee assignments for the upcoming 2023 legislative session.
The House Local Government Committee...
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 state and national challenge that all hospital systems are currently experiencing.
“With the sharp...
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