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Judge grants injunction allowing Port to proceed with Malaga TIF steps

Douglas County Superior Court Judge Brian Huber granted the Port of Chelan County's request for an injunction against Chelan County’s TIF moratorium on November 4.
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 …
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From left, Commissioners Aaron Viebrock, Molly Simpson, and Ronald Skagen held a scheduled Douglas PUD meeting on November 4.
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 …
A rebuild of Morgen Owings Elementary was among the projects scheduled for construction under the school bond, which failed to pass with a supermajority on Nov. 4.
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 …
This map shows the affected area of Horse Lake Road, which has been closed by the County early for winter this year.
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 …
The winners of the 24th Annual Innovator Awards pose together for a photo at the luncheon hosted by NCW Tech Alliance.
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 …
City and County government positions were up for grabs, as well as a statewide measure that appears poised to pass.
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 …
Election signs sit at the convergence Cedar, Fir and Chumstick Highway.
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, …
U.S. Representative Kim Schrier visits the temporary mobile Post Office during a visit to Chelan to meet with the Postmaster and his staff.
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 …
The Manson Community Council will hold an election for its open seat on Dec. 9 at the Manson Parks Office.
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 …
The Chelan County PUD’s budget for next year takes a “stability, not stretch” approach to budget more realistically.
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 …
The line outside the Gilded Lily for their retirement sale stretched back as far as you could see from the door.
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 …
Chelan County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two suspects for burglary in Manson after they drove back to the scene of the crime.
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 …
Clark and Joan Donnell have pledged $100,000 to support the completion of the Lake Chelan Community Center. Their gift will be doubled through a $2 million matching fund established by Tim and Kristy Turner.
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 …
The Nelson Family Lights, a perennial favorite of the holiday season in the Wenatchee Valley, has a new home in Cashmere this year.
Nelson Family Lights find a new home in Cashmere
CASHMERE — One of North Central Washington’s brightest holiday traditions has found a new home this year. The Nelson Family Christmas Lights, a longtime favorite last held in East …
Lance Noell and Reverend Debbie Sperry were honored as the 2025 Community Peacebuilder Award recipients during the Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center’s Pathways to Peace Annual Celebration, held Oct. 2 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.
Wenatchee Valley DRC honors local peacebuilders at annual celebration
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) brought together community members and leaders earlier this month to honor individuals promoting peace and understanding …
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) speaks to constituents during a town hall meeting at Wenatchee Valley College on Oct. 28.
Rep. Schrier addresses shutdown, other national issues in Wenatchee town hall
WENATCHEE — U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) met with constituents at Wenatchee Valley College on Oct. 28 to answer questions about the government shutdown, immigration, public lands, healthcare …
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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 …
The popular Manson Bay Park will soon see an upgrade in the form of the first new breakwater in more than 40 years.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 — 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 …
WENATCHEE — From repairing broken items to rethinking transportation options, local experts will share practical ways to live more sustainably during Sustainable NCW’s “Green as a …

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Local features
Lindsay Schaible, owner of Mint + Sprinkle.

Leavenworth’s newest party boutique helps make every gathering special

LEAVENWORTH — Lindsay Schaible, the owner of the recently opened Mint + Sprinkle, loves a reason to bring people together – from the small everyday gatherings to the large …
Inside the tasting room, the bar runs nearly the length of the building. Here, servers pour at one end and prepare a charcuterie at the other.

At Tsillan Cellars, sustainability and stewardship are home-grown

The Lake Chelan watershed, aside from being one of the most beautiful places on earth, has proven to be a source for some of the finest wines in America. The bottles that come from estate vineyards …
A young ski jumper carries on a tradition that laid the foundation for winter recreation in the upper valley.

Leavenworth Winter Sport Club models sustainable outdoor recreation for future generations

Long before the Bavarian theme put Leavenworth on the map, the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club established the town as a hub for winter recreation. Forming in 1928, the club laid the foundation …

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Non-profit News

Temporary East Wenatchee site keeps Serve Wenatchee’s programs running

WENATCHEE — Serve Wenatchee is moving its operations across the river for now, setting up at the former Trinity United Methodist Church, 850 N. James Ave. in East Wenatchee, after a ruptured …

Lake Chelan Health Foundation raises $50,000 for EMS rescue vehicle

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Health and Wellness Foundation presented a $15,000 check to Lake Chelan Health EMS Director Ray Eickmeyer during the Annual Guild B “Paint the Town Pink” …

$4M donation advances Lake Chelan Community Center, $2M match aims to double impact

CHELAN — The Seven Acres Foundation has announced a $4 million donation to the Lake Chelan Community Center, a landmark gift that accelerates construction and strengthens the center’s …

P.E.O. awards scholarships to local women pursuing higher education

LEAVENWORTH — The  Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter JF - Leavenworth has announced the recipients of its local scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year.  …

Clay Sculpting Workshop scheduled at Wenatchee Valley Museum

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center will host a two-part clay sculpting workshop with local artist and educator Martha Flores later this month. The workshop, …

Lake Chelan Rotary Club prepares for centennial celebration in 2026

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Rotary Club is preparing to mark its 100th anniversary in 2026 and is asking the community to help preserve its legacy by sharing stories and photographs. Founded …

Bandits of the Animal Kingdom to headline Cascade Medical Foundation’s Jive Time fundraiser

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade Medical Foundation’s annual Jive Time in the Cascades fundraising concert will return Sept. 20 with a new band and venue, aiming to raise money for critical medical …

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Sports
Chelan’s Athletic Director Evan Reister has announced this year’s inductees into the Goats Hall of Fame.

Coach Joe Harris, 2013 Boys Soccer team to enter CHS Athletic Hall of Fame

CHELAN — Chelan High School will induct two standouts into its Athletic Hall of Fame this winter: Longtime boys basketball coach Joe Harris (CHS ’80) and the 2013 Chelan boys soccer team, …
The Wenatchee Wild’s David Rayfield ascends to the balcony for the sixth year in a row to raise funds for veterans.

Wenatchee Wild raises funds for veterans with Military Appreciation Night ticket sales

WENATCHEE — Every October, as hockey season ramps up in Wenatchee, David Rayfield trades his desk for a sleeping bag and heads for higher ground — specifically, the balcony of the Town …
Cashmere junior Braylon Rubio (7) dives into the end zone to complete a two-point conversion that gave the Bulldogs an 8-0 lead in the first half against Royal. Cashmere held the Knights scoreless through two quarters before falling 21-15 in overtime.

Royal edges Cashmere in overtime, 21-15, in top-ranked 1A clash

ROYAL CITY — The Cashmere Bulldogs came within a single play of ending Royal’s state-leading winning streak Friday night, falling 21-15 in overtime in a matchup of the state’s top …

Wenatchee High wins $5,000 in national football spirit contest

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee High School has already scored a win in a nationwide contest celebrating high school football pride. The Panthers were named a Week 7 winner in the Friday Night 5G …

WVC Knights to host three youth baseball camps this fall

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College Knights Baseball will host three youth baseball camps this fall for players ages 7 to 14, offering skill development and community engagement opportunities …
Camp participants practice their jump shots during the inaugural Nike Basketball Camp at Wenatchee Valley College in July. The five-day camp, hosted by WVC Athletics and the Wenatchee Bighorns, drew 80 athletes ages 8 to 15 from across North Central Washington.

WVC, Bighorns team up for inaugural Nike Basketball Camp

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College Athletics and the Wenatchee Bighorns partnered in July to host their first Nike Basketball Camp, drawing 80 young athletes from across the region. The …

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Outdoors

WDFW urges new hunters to complete education courses before fall seasons

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging prospective hunters to complete required hunter education courses this summer to avoid delays before the fall hunting seasons. …

WDFW seeking applicants for Wolf Advisory Group

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking applicants to fill four vacant positions on its Wolf Advisory Group (WAG), which advises the department’s director on …

Salmon fishing closes in Upper Columbia, Entiat rivers

OLYMPIA — Salmon fishing in sections of the Upper Columbia River and Entiat River closed Aug. 2 after state fishery managers determined the Chinook harvest allocation for the upper Columbia had …

Sockeye fishing opens at Lake Wenatchee

LAKE WENATCHEE — Anglers will be able to retain sockeye salmon at Lake Wenatchee beginning one hour before sunrise on July 23, as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) opens the …

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Obituaries
Durrell 'Mick' Reister, 89, a long time Peshastin resident, passed away Saturday Ocotober 25, 2025. Mick was born January 24, 1936, in Kulm, ND to Henry and Olga (Borth) Reister. The Full …
Macoria Ambriz-Espino, 42, passed away in Bridgeport, Washington on October 21, 2025. Service will be held at Barnes Chapel October 27 at 4 PM and Burial Service at the Bridgeport Cemetery …
Ignacio Zacarias Orozco, 76, passed away in Brewster, Washington on October 19, 2025. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family. 
Helen Norma Cool went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 1, 2025. She was born at the ranch house on Christmas Eve, 1928. The oldest of four daughters born to Walter and Dorothy (Felker) …
William Shankey Jr., 88, passed away in Manson, Washington on October 9, 2025.  Precht Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family. 
Linda Lee Thompson, 73, passed away in Chelan, Washington on October 11, 2025.  Precht Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.

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State News
OLYMPIA – Thousands of Washington Army National Guard members did not take part in last weekend’s drill, a money-saving move that appears precipitated in part by the Trump administration …
Washington Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal during a virtual press briefing on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
OLYMPIA – Standardized test scores for Washington public school students improved slightly this year, according to data the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction released …
OLYMPIA – Washington’s already-squeezed food bank system expects further pressure as an estimated 170,000 residents stand to lose food stamp benefits under the president’s tax cut …
OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed into law a controversial policy requiring gun buyers to first pay for a new state permit.  Starting in two years, House Bill …
Gov. Bob Ferguson hands over one of the pens he used to sign House Bill 1296, the ‘students bill of rights’ to a child who attended the bill signing.
OLYMPIA — The parental “bill of rights” overhaul, one of the most divisive bills approved during this year’s Washington state legislative session, was signed by Gov. Bob …
Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signature on the the 1,367 page document outlining the state’s 2025 operating budget.
OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson entered office warning that a multibillion-dollar budget shortfall would require spending cuts and, as a last resort , higher taxes. On Tuesday, the …

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Education
The Manson School District will be administering the Healthy Youth Survey the week of October 20.
MANSON — Manson School District will administer Washington’s Healthy Youth Survey to grades 8 and 10 on Monday, Oct. 20, and grade 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The survey is statewide and …
Cruz Martinez and Caroline Menna hold their nomination letters from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) last December. Martinez advanced to the semifinalist round; Menna was selected as a scholar.
LEAVENWORTH – The U.S. Department of Education has selected Cascade High School graduate Caroline Menna as a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of the highest honors in the nation for …
Two members of the board are missing, but members (from left) Roger Perleberg, chair Aaron Bessonette, and Paul Nelson, along with Johnson, are enough for a quorum.
CASHMERE — Superintendent Glenn Johnson presented the school board with early test score results this week, showing Cashmere students continue to perform well above regional and state averages …
Cashmere ASB officers (L to R) Rylan Reiber, Eliana Thomas, Brooke Chalmers, and Hadley Westlund deliver a report to the Cashmere School Board.
CASHMERE — Cashmere High School’s new Associated Student Body officers introduced themselves to the school board on Sept. 22, offering a first student report that reflected a busy fall of …
CHELAN — The Lake Chelan School District Board of Directors has approved the formation of a Bond Oversight Committee to monitor spending if voters pass a proposed bond measure in the November 4 …

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Opinion
Terry Ward CEO & Publisher Ward Media
In the wake of the shocking assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, our national conversation is once again marked by grief, outrage, and deep division. Tragedies like this underscore the …
Terry Ward, Publisher
In a small town, voices carry. A story told at the coffee shop can echo through the grocery aisle, the school gym, and the church parking lot before the day is done. By the time it comes back around, …
Sen. Keith Goehner/R-Dryden
As the dust settled on the 2025 legislative session, one thing was clear: many of the laws passed this year will have genuine, lasting impacts on the lives of Washingtonians—not just in theory, …
Amy Yaley Ward Media
You wouldn’t expect to get in shape by going to the gym once, nor would you train for a marathon with a single jog around the block. Marketing works the same way. It’s not a one-and-done …
Terry Ward, Publisher
As fireworks light up the skies across North Central Washington, we are reminded of the celebration at the heart of Independence Day—a commemoration of our nation’s founding ideals: …
Terry Ward, Publisher
In this space, I often write about compassion, connection, and community—those quiet but powerful forces that bind us together, especially in times of crisis. Over the past week, North Central …

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The log jams built this summer are now partially submerged in water.

Project partners celebrate completion of Lower Peshastin Creek restoration

PESHASTIN — On Oct. 30, fisheries biologists and project stakeholders celebrated the profound transformation of Lower Peshastin Creek, which underwent significant lead remediation and habitat …

Health and wellness initiatives receive $500,000 in grants

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Fifty local organizations working to improve the health and well-being of communities across the region have received a total of $500,000 in grant awards from …

Chelan County Fire District 3 launches Community Fire Brigade

LEAVENWORTH — In an effort to bolster response capabilities during large emergency incidents, Chelan County Fire District 3 (CCFD3) is turning to the community for support. CCFD3 is …

Cascade School District adopts changes to AI policy

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District Board adopted changes to its electronics policy on Oct. 29 in an effort to better reflect the rapidly changing artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. …

Leavenworth Recycling Center switches to winter hours

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Recycling Center will begin its winter schedule on Nov. 5, moving its evening hours of operation. The recycling center will remain open on Saturdays from 11 …

City of Leavenworth to host fall Community Engagement Night

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth will host its fall Community Engagement Night on Nov. 18, providing updates on upcoming and ongoing efforts by the city, local non-profits, and agency …

Leavenworth considers indoor pool as part of Osborn redevelopment

LEAVENWORTH — With Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool showing signs of its limited lifespan, city leaders and local pool advocates are exploring the possibility of folding a new pool into the …
”The Dude” from the movie The Big Lebowski makes an appearance without his signature White Russian (but with an adorable princess daughter).

Trick-or-Treat on the Ave draws families, pets and plenty of creativity

WENATCHEE — Downtown Wenatchee turned into a costume-filled corridor Friday afternoon as the Wenatchee Downtown Association’s annual Trick-or-Treat on the Ave brought families, pets, and …

Wenatchee man to serve 7 years for possessing child sexual abuse material

WENATCHEE — A Wenatchee man who amassed hundreds of videos and images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his computer was sentenced Thursday to 90 months in prison after pleading guilty …

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