Senator Murray Statement on Department of Labor Proposal to Extend Overtime...
Washington, D.C.- On Thursday, August 31, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP), issued the following...
View ArticleTumwater Dam maintenance work
WENATCHEE- Chelan County PUD is preparing for a maintenance project at Tumwater Dam. September 5 through mid-December. The work involves repairing and reinforcing the dam’s apron, a section of...
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Confluence Health announces new vice president of philanthropy
Suzanne Carté-Cocroft will soon be joining Confluence Health as the new vice president of philanthropy. COURTESY OF CONFLUENCE HEALTHWENATCHEE - Confluence Health announced today that Suzanne...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation Awards $1.3M in Scholarships
The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $1,309,700 in scholarships to 214 students across North Central Washington and beyond – the largest award amount to date.
View ArticleFire Restrictions in Chelan County Lowered to Stage 1
CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County reduced fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective last Friday. The adjustment permits homeowners to engage in residential campfires within designated areas, including...
View ArticleGrant Evaluators Sought to Prioritize Investments in Washington's Outdoors
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is actively seeking individuals to play a pivotal role in determining the allocation of millions of dollars for enhancing...
View ArticleFireplace and Chimney Safety Tips to Prevent Winter Fires
OLYMPIA – As the mercury takes a plunge and winter approaches, many households in Washington State are gearing up to cozy up around their wood-burning fireplaces. However, it's essential to be mindful...
View ArticleApplication Period Commences for WSU Master Gardener Training
WENATCHEE — As the seasons shift towards winter, gardening enthusiasts in the Chelan-Douglas region have a unique opportunity on the horizon. The WSU Extension Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener Program is...
View ArticleForest Service Launches Scoping for Chumstick to Lower Peshastin Wildfire...
LEAVENWORTH - The Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is taking proactive steps to address wildfire risk in the areas surrounding Leavenworth, Peshastin, and...
View ArticleState Noxious Weed Control Board sets public hearing to consider changes to...
OLYMPIA– The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board (WSNWCB) will hold a public hearing on Oct. 31 WebEx Webinar to take comments on proposed rule-making changes to the 2024 state noxious weed...
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Leavenworth Public Library to celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week
COURTESY OF AMY MASSEYLEAVENWORTH – Leavenworth Public Library, along with all library branches within the NCW Libraries district, is celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week to honor the...
View ArticleGrizzly Bear restoration meetings scheduled for public input
SEDRO WOOLLEY – The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced two additional meetings to facilitate public input on the recently released draft Environmental Impact...
View ArticleLink Transit Celebrates Completion of Leavenworth Roundabout
Thanks to a strong collaborative effort with the City of Leavenworth and the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Link Transit’s roundabout project at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and...
View ArticleClearing vegetation decreases fire risk
OLYMPIA - In a bid to safeguard homes and communities from the looming threat of wildfires, Washington residents are being encouraged to clear dead vegetation from their surroundings. The call to...
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