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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 the highest rates seen in 10 years for this point in the year. In the last two weeks, DOH is reporting high cases of flu-...
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 Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), which reviewed this year’s applications and interviewed some of the...
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 male from Brewster, WA.  Ritz was arrested on drug related charges and search incident arrest, Ritz had a...
 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...

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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)...

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