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OLYMPIA - Some businesses could re-open as early as this week under the new COVID-19 order signed by Gov. Jay Inslee today (May 4). The state’s “Safe Start” plan is a phased approach to re-opening Washington’s economy.
Under the plan, smaller counties can apply for a variance from the...
WENATCHEE - During the Monday, May 4 Chelan County Commission meeting commissioners did not extend Resolution 2020-39, relating to Short-Term Rentals (STR), It expired at midnight on May 4. They are continuing to move forward to evaluate the role STR’s play in the diverse communities in...
On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a plan to allow current construction projects to be completed. Today, the governor clarified the initial guidance memo and issued a guide to frequently asked questions about construction activities.
The guidance is an addendum to his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy”...
NCW - What matters to you? Schools? Transportation? Hospitals? Business Support? Data from the census help inform planning efforts for all these important community resources. It also means that communities across the nation receive the funding, services, and support they deserve and need—...
OLyMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee, in consultation with the state’s construction industry, announced a plan today to allow current construction projects to be completed.
The recommendations were informed by workers, contractors, health and safety experts, and local government officials, for safe...
WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College will be receiving Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. Funds are expected to arrive this week. The CARES Act, which was passed by Congress on March 27, will provide aid to students and help the college cover COVID-19 related...
WENATCHEE - The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $89,750 to 24 nonprofits
across the region who have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic. The funds come from the Helping Hands Grant, the Board of
Trustees Fund, and donations from the public.
"When we started to see the...
WENANTCHEE - The North Central Education Foundation (NCEF) is delighted to welcome two new quality NCEF Board members – Stacy Luckensmeyer and Ray Dobbs.
Stacy Luckensmeyer never imagined she'd end up running a business, but life had other plans for her, and she's successfully started and sold...
Applications are now being accepted for AgForestry Leadership Class 43. Each year, up to 24 people are selected for the 18-month program, which consists of 11 multi-day seminars throughout Washington State, one week diving into National Government in Washington D.C. and up to two weeks exploring...
OLYMPIA - The arrival of spring typically means drivers in Washington have until March 31 to remove studded tires. However, this year the Washington State Department of Transportation is further extending the deadline to Friday, May 15, due to COVID-19 virus concerns and Gov. Jay Inslee's Stay...
NCW Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
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- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA