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Douglas PUD renews school science partnership, advances hatchery and hydro work

EAST WENATCHEE — Douglas County PUD commissioners met on November 4 to continue 2026 budget hearings and approve a series of agreements spanning education, hydropower maintenance, and …

Lake Chelan school bond wins majority but fails under state supermajority rule

CHELAN — More than half of local voters said yes to rebuilding the city’s aging schools, but Washington law said no. The Lake Chelan School District’s $73 million bond measure …

Horse Lake Road gate-locked almost a month early for winter season

WENATCHEE — In a move blending weather caution and wildlife conservation, Chelan County Public Works has closed Horse Lake Road to vehicle traffic nearly a month early this season. A heavy rain …

Cascade Medical to host free CPR classes in 2026

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Medical’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department is offering three free community CPR classes in 2026. The first class is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 …

WENATCHEE – Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue’s (LWFR) $15 million bond proposal, which received voter approval in the Aug. 5 special election, was overturned by a Chelan County Superior …

NCW Tech Alliance honors winners at 24th Annual Innovator Awards

WENATCHEE — More than 400 people filled the Wenatchee Convention Center on Nov. 4 to celebrate creativity, technology, and community at the 24th Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon hosted by NCW …

Chelan PUD outlines plan for new Manson Bay Park breakwater

MANSON — Chelan County PUD commissioners heard an update on November 3 on plans to replace the aging breakwater that shields Manson Bay Park, a project aimed at protecting the community’s …

Preliminary 2025 election results for Chelan & Douglas counties

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — As of 8 p.m. Nov. 4, preliminary ballot counts are in for Chelan and Douglas counties following Washington’s 2025 General Election. Turnout stood at 20.7% in …

Leavenworth decides on two city council seats in Nov. 4 election

LEAVENWORTH — Two Leavenworth City Council members will retain their seats after receiving overwhelming support in the preliminary results of the Nov. 4 election. For the sixth seat, …

Washington voters poised to authorize stock market investments for WA Cares Fund

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — A statewide measure that would allow the WA Cares Fund to be invested in higher yield markets is on track for approval in the Nov. 4 election.  The WA Cares …

Chelan Post Office nearing indoor relocation after months of mobile operations

CHELAN — After months of operating from a temporary mobile unit, progress is underway toward securing a permanent indoor home for the Chelan Post Office. Since March, postal employees have …

Manson Community Council announces Dec. 9 election for open seat

MANSON — The Manson Community Council will hold an election on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Manson Parks Office, 142 Pedoi Street, to fill one open seat on the council. The current …

Chelan PUD outlines 2026 budget with $128 million bottom line

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD is proposing a 2026 budget that keeps the utility’s financial footing solid while easing off the throttle from the record-high years of wholesale power …

Judge grants injunction allowing Port to proceed with Malaga TIF steps

WATERVILLE — A Douglas County Superior Court judge on Tuesday granted the Port of Chelan County's request for an injunction blocking Chelan County from enforcing its moratorium on tax-increment …

Farewell to The Gilded Lily: Downtown’s timeless shop closes its doors

WENATCHEE — The line stretched for blocks down Wenatchee Avenue on Sunday afternoon, a living ribbon of nostalgia winding toward a familiar black-and-gold storefront. After more than twenty …

Cascade Medical Foundation receives grant for cardiac monitoring

LEAVENWORTH – Cascade Medical Foundation (CMF) has been awarded a $2,500 grant to enhance Cascade Medical’s Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program. The grant helped CMF reach its …

Two arrested after deputies find evidence of break-in at vacant Manson home

MANSON — Chelan County deputies arrested two people after a property owner reported trespassers at a vacation home on the 1900 block of Lakeshore Drive in Manson. The owner, who uses the …

Manson Chamber seeks nominations for board of directors

MANSON — The Manson Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for three open positions on its board of directors. Each seat carries a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and ending …

Chelan and Manson communities honor veterans with ceremonies and events

CHELAN — The Chelan and Manson communities will come together next week to honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans with a series of Veterans Day events hosted by schools and …

Clark and Joan Donnell pledge $100,000 to support Lake Chelan Community Center

CHELAN — The Seven Acres Foundation announced that Clark and Joan Donnell have pledged $100,000 to support the completion of the Lake Chelan Community Center. Their donation, inspired by a …

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