Overview This report provides an update on the Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area ( MSA ) economy us ing not seasonally adjusted, nonfarm employment and civilian labor force data. …

Olympia- Washington’s economy gained an estimated 6,600 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in July. Job growth was concentrated in the following industries: Leisure and hospitality, government, …

(StatePoint) The last few years have put immense pressure on nurses to work longer, harder and with less staff. New research suggests that many nurses feel unseen, undervalued, and unsupported, …

OLYMPIA-Sen. Brad Hawkins will soon hold his sixth annual 12 th  District “listening tour,” starting with visits to several Chelan County communities for meetings in …

Getting into new outdoor hobbies is fun, but it is also expensive, which is why Colchuck Consignment offers second hand outdoor gear at an affordable price. Colchuck Consignment was founded in 2020 …

(StatePoint) Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can be contracted any time of year. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

Projekt Bayern board member and media manager Amy Gustin discussed Bayern’s plans for this year’s Oktoberfest. Gustin said that anytime the city administration asked Bayern to make any …

Icicle Village Resort recently celebrated their thirtieth anniversary with a free open to the public event on August 6. The celebration featured complimentary ice cream and bratwurst, entertainment …

Confluence Health announced this week that it will be transitioning its naming conventions for its hospitals and other locations by summer of 2023 to increase clarity and allow for smoother services …

The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $1,123,900 to 216 students across North Central Washington and beyond – the largest award amount to date. The Foundation now manages over 130 …

MANSON - On August 5, the Manson Chamber of Commerce, Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, and several members of the 12 Tribes staff held a “Grand Opening” and “Ribbon Cutting” …

CHELAN - Barry DePaoli, former superintendent of the Lake Chelan School District, officially retired July 1. DePaoli said that he had been with the Lake Chelan School District for 22 years and taught …

As dangerously high temperatures are plaguing the globe, American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, is issuing key tips to help keep your pets safe in the summer …

CHELAN - It’s not often that an enterprise-level company makes the choice to press pause, take a deep breath and reflect on who they really are and why they do what they do. To honestly assess …

Country Boy’s BBQ’s last day of operations was Saturday, July 9.  The longtime favorite restaurant shut down unexpectedly with a July 11 Facebook post announcing their departure. The …

CHELAN - The Bureau of Land Management announced on July 22, 2022 a public land order extension for the Holden Mine Reclamation Site for an additional 20-year period. This …

During the dreary days of November through January, most almond trees stand as dormant, silent stalwarts. Winter steals their leaves as the trees hunker down, storing nutrients for the impending …

LEAVENWORTH - This week, the City announced an Oktoberfest held by the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce.  The festival was originally going to be held by SE productions. The split …

Wenatchee- The North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) has announced the hire of Ashley Goetz and promotion of Stephanie Andler as Associate Directors of Student Success and Learning. …

OLYMPIA- 988 is the new, nationwide, three-digit dialing code for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The 988-dialing code connects people via call, text, or chat, to the existing National Suicide …