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Sure to Rise Bakery marks 78 years of tradition in Cashmere

CASHMERE — In our ongoing series on businesses that have been continuously operating for more than 40 years in the Wenatchee Valley, this entry comes from the heart of downtown Cashmere. …

Leavenworth mechanics build community trust with honesty and commitment

LEAVENWORTH – Tucked along East Leavenworth Road, a small mechanic shop hides behind a lot packed full of cars belonging to local residents and stranded visitors, waiting to be fixed. Yet, the …

Antojitos El Chulo packs ‘em in at old Brewster theater

The old RIO Theater building at 507 Main Street has not shown a movie since 2009, but the place is once again a hub of activity thanks to Antojitos El Chulo, a new coffee and specialty drink spot …

Where AI Meets Action: Cross Sector Stories and Strategies at the 2025 AI Expo

What happens when educators, business leaders, nonprofit innovators, and community organizers come together to learn from one another? On August 14 at the Wenatchee Convention Center, the 2025 AI …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District commissioners on Monday, June 16, approved a contract to supply power to Microsoft’s forthcoming data center campus in Malaga, marking …

“The Museum comes alive” again, connecting buildings, decades and people

WENATCHEE — It’s been nearly 50 years since the Wenatchee Museum moved into the old Post Office building on Mission Street, and in that time, very few things have changed about it other …

Medicine for the body, ice cream for the soul, right in downtown Cashmere

CASHMERE — At the west end of Cottage Avenue stands a landmark business that’s finally made its way back into the hands of the family that established it. Dave Doane purchased the …

Eagle Creek Flower Farm’s roadside stand thrives on simplicity and trust

LEAENWORH — From late spring into early fall, Eagle Creek Flower Farm’s roadside stand comes alive with colorful bouquets that change with the season. Every weekend, the stand is visited …

From cobbler to cornerstone: More than a century of service at American Shoe Shop

WENATCHEE — In the first of our series on businesses in the Wenatchee Valley that have been operating for more than 40 years, we profile American Shoe Shop, a family-rooted establishment that’s been …

Leavenworth’s Bavaria trip adds new meaning to chamber-led travel

LEAVENWORTH - For some chambers of commerce, organized travel is a common mechanism for revenue, offering fully planned group itineraries in exciting destinations for the community. These trips …

Washington startup wins $205,000 at Flywheel Investment Conference

WENATCHEE — 2025 Flywheel Investment Conference, securing $205,000 in funding to advance its sea urchin ranching technology. OoNee won the overall competition at the eighth annual …

OKANOGAN COUNTY — The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $144,000 through its new Legacy Fund Grant program to charitable organizations in Okanogan County. The Okanogan Valley Legacy Fund …

KOZI and KZAL radio stations sold to Manson-based AudioSphere LLC

CHELAN — The longtime Chelan Valley radio staples KOZI AM, KOZI FM, and KZAL FM are being sold to AudioSphere LLC, a Manson-based company that will assume operations following anticipated …

360 Photo Booth business opens in Chelan

CHELAN — A new event service in Chelan is accepting bookings for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Brian McHardy and Sarah Estey, co-owners of 360 Photo Booth Chelan, have launched a mobile photo …

MAZAMA — A celebrated destination in Washington’s Methow Valley, the Freestone Inn portfolio is now on the market, offering investors a chance to own a piece of North Cascades history. …

CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars has been recognized as the most awarded Washington winery at the 2025 Seattle Wine Awards, earning 17 gold medals and continuing a string of accolades that has placed …

Lake Chelan Wineries win big at 2025 Seattle Wine Awards

CHELAN — Wineries from the Lake Chelan region earned a total of 71 medals at the 2025 Seattle Wine Awards, one of Washington state’s most prominent wine competitions. The awards …

New owners breathe fresh air into historic Alpine Lakes High Camp

NASON CREEK –  Alpine Lakes High Camp has found new stewards in long-time friends Tom Shelstad and Travis Cowan, who are embracing the challenges and rewards of owning and maintaining a …

WRI receives solar power grant from Washington State Department of Commerce

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced 38 grants totaling $36.6 million to support the planning, design and implementation of clean energy across the state. …

Local businesses rooted in stewardship are reshaping the upper Wenatchee Valley landscape

LEAVENWORTH – As environmental awareness grows across North Central Washington, a new wave of land stewardship is taking root in the upper valley. Local businesses such as Derby Canyon Natives, …

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