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The Chelan County Hearing Examiner Wednesday reviewed the application for what would become the world's first fusion power plant, with a few members of the public submitting comments at the hearing expressing concern about the project.
Hearing examiner reviews Helion fusion power plant permit
The Chelan County Hearing Examiner Wednesday reviewed the application for what would become the world's first fusion power plant, with a few members of the public submitting comments at the
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October 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Chelan County Hearing Examiner Wednesday reviewed the application for what would become the world's first fusion power plant, with a few members of the public submitting comments at the hearing expressing concern about the project.
While Wenatchee High School has a long-standing partnership with Confluence Health and participates in its Student Observation Program, it’s newer to Eastmont High School, which began last year.
Confluence Health grows Student Observation Program, emphasizes workforce development
While Wenatchee High School has a long-standing partnership with Confluence Health and participates in its Student Observation Program, it’s newer to Eastmont High School, which began last year.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
While Wenatchee High School has a long-standing partnership with Confluence Health and participates in its Student Observation Program, it’s newer to Eastmont High School, which began last year.
Microsoft is slated to begin testing this month on its first data center building in Malaga, sending “small volumes of cooling water” to a new Cooling Water Disposal Facility, a company spokesperson said.
Microsoft in Malaga: Advanced cooling system testing to begin in $16.4M port project
Microsoft is slated to begin testing this month on its first data center building in Malaga, sending “small volumes of cooling water” to a new Cooling Water Disposal Facility, a
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October 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Microsoft is slated to begin testing this month on its first data center building in Malaga, sending “small volumes of cooling water” to a new Cooling Water Disposal Facility, a company spokesperson said.
Port of Chelan County commissioners on Monday authorized filing a lawsuit seeking a preliminary injunction to restrain Chelan County from enforcing its Tax Increment Area (TIA) moratorium in unincorporated areas, according to a release on Tuesday.
Port of Chelan to sue county over tax increment area moratorium
Port of Chelan County commissioners on Monday authorized filing a lawsuit seeking a preliminary injunction to restrain Chelan County from enforcing its Tax Increment Area (TIA) moratorium in unincorpo...
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October 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Port of Chelan County commissioners on Monday authorized filing a lawsuit seeking a preliminary injunction to restrain Chelan County from enforcing its Tax Increment Area (TIA) moratorium in unincorporated areas, according to a release on Tuesday.
The Leavenworth City Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of keeping federal forests and the area's other natural resources public.
Leavenworth City Council states opposition of selling off of public lands
The Leavenworth City Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of keeping federal forests and the area's other natural resources public.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The Leavenworth City Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of keeping federal forests and the area's other natural resources public.
The city of Leavenworth’s longest-running festival, the Autumn Leaf Festival, paraded happily around downtown on Saturday for the 61st year.
Fun fall season in Leavenworth arrives with Autumn Leaf Festival
The city of Leavenworth’s longest-running festival, the Autumn Leaf Festival, paraded happily around downtown on Saturday for the 61st year.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The city of Leavenworth’s longest-running festival, the Autumn Leaf Festival, paraded happily around downtown on Saturday for the 61st year.
Remains discovered last week in the Icicle Creek drainage have been confirmed through DNA testing as those of Travis Decker, the man accused of killing his three young daughters, Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison announced on Thursday.
Remains found near Rock Island Campground confirmed as Travis Decker
Remains discovered last week in the Icicle Creek drainage have been confirmed through DNA testing as those of Travis Decker, the man accused of killing his three young daughters, Chelan
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September 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Remains discovered last week in the Icicle Creek drainage have been confirmed through DNA testing as those of Travis Decker, the man accused of killing his three young daughters, Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison announced on Thursday.
As wildfires continue to burn in North Central Washington, smoke is pushing air quality to dangerous levels, raising health concerns for residents across the region.
Wildfires in NCW worsen air quality, health risks for residents
As wildfires continue to burn in North Central Washington, smoke is pushing air quality to dangerous levels, raising health concerns for residents across the region.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
As wildfires continue to burn in North Central Washington, smoke is pushing air quality to dangerous levels, raising health concerns for residents across the region.
The U.S. Marshals Service says the triple-homicide suspect, Travis Decker, is dead, following a months-long search and investigation.
Triple-homicide suspect Travis Decker confirmed dead by US Marshals Service
The U.S. Marshals Service says triple-homicide suspect, Travis Decker, is dead, following a months-long search and investigation.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The U.S. Marshals Service says the triple-homicide suspect, Travis Decker, is dead, following a months-long search and investigation.
A grievance hearing on Sept. 9 was held in open session to the surprise of top officials at the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, who were not expecting the open format or to address points outside the scope of the grievance.
'Our goal is to have great labor relations' | Chelan County Sheriff's Office reflects on grievance hearing
A grievance hearing on Sept. 9 was held in open session to the surprise of top officials at the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, who were not expecting the open format
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September 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A grievance hearing on Sept. 9 was held in open session to the surprise of top officials at the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, who were not expecting the open format or to address points outside the scope of the grievance.
Authorities say human remains discovered Thursday in the Icicle Creek drainage were inside clothing that matches what Travis Decker was seen wearing the day he disappeared.
Sheriff: Shirt, bracelet among items found with remains that point toward Decker
Authorities say human remains discovered Thursday in the Icicle Creek drainage were inside clothing that matches what Travis Decker was seen wearing the day he disappeared.
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September 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Authorities say human remains discovered Thursday in the Icicle Creek drainage were inside clothing that matches what Travis Decker was seen wearing the day he disappeared.
Human remains found on Thursday during a search may belong to Travis Decker, according to Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison.
Investigators believe it could be 33-year-old Decker due to the clothing on the remains.
Investigators believe it could be 33-year-old Decker due to the clothing on the remains.
Remains found in Icicle Creek area may belong to Decker
Human remains found on Thursday during a search may belong to Travis Decker, according to Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison.
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September 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Human remains found on Thursday during a search may belong to Travis Decker, according to Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison.
Investigators believe it could be 33-year-old Decker due to the clothing on the remains.
Investigators believe it could be 33-year-old Decker due to the clothing on the remains.
Builders in North Central Washington say a new executive order signed last week by Gov. Bob Ferguson could make it harder for small companies to compete.
Builders in North Central Washington say new state order could limit competition
Builders in North Central Washington say a new executive order signed last week by Gov. Bob Ferguson could make it harder for small companies to compete.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Builders in North Central Washington say a new executive order signed last week by Gov. Bob Ferguson could make it harder for small companies to compete.
Evacuation levels were increased this week on the Lower Sugarloaf Fire as it continues to burn between the Chumstick and Entiat River valleys.
Lower Sugarloaf Fire 11% contained, evacuations extended
Evacuation levels were increased this week on the Lower Sugarloaf Fire as it continues to burn between the Chumstick and Entiat River valleys.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Evacuation levels were increased this week on the Lower Sugarloaf Fire as it continues to burn between the Chumstick and Entiat River valleys.
As the Enchantments see a reduction in staff among the U.S. Forest Service, local volunteers are stepping up to the plate to care for Washington’s most treasured areas, the Enchantments.
Volunteers step in as Forest Service staffing shortage hits Enchantments
As the Enchantments see a reduction in staff among the U.S. Forest Service, local volunteers are stepping up to the plate to care for Washington’s most treasured areas, the Enchantments.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
As the Enchantments see a reduction in staff among the U.S. Forest Service, local volunteers are stepping up to the plate to care for Washington’s most treasured areas, the Enchantments.
Wenatchee Valley College stands to lose federal funding after the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday it will end grants for Minority-Serving Institutions.
Wenatchee Valley College faces loss of federal funding
Wenatchee Valley College stands to lose federal funding after the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday it will end grants for Minority-Serving Institutions.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Wenatchee Valley College stands to lose federal funding after the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday it will end grants for Minority-Serving Institutions.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Executive Order 25-07 on Tuesday requiring Project Labor Agreements on construction projects costing more than $35 million during the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council Conference in Wenatchee.
Ferguson signs order in Wenatchee requiring labor agreements on major state construction projects
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Executive Order 25-07 on Tuesday requiring Project Labor Agreements on construction projects costing more than $35 million during the Washington State Building and Constructio...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Executive Order 25-07 on Tuesday requiring Project Labor Agreements on construction projects costing more than $35 million during the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council Conference in Wenatchee.
More than a year after The Wenatchee World submitted a records request for “all sustained complaints against sheriff’s deputies in 2024” the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is arbitrating the fallout of that request before the Chelan County Commissioners.
Union, Chelan County Sheriff's Office dispute 'secret' personnel file
More than a year after The Wenatchee World submitted a records request for “all sustained complaints against sheriff’s deputies in 2024” the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is arbitrating the fallout
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September 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
More than a year after The Wenatchee World submitted a records request for “all sustained complaints against sheriff’s deputies in 2024” the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is arbitrating the fallout of that request before the Chelan County Commissioners.
On the heels of Chelan County releasing the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) on Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort’s proposed expansion project, the resort on Monday announced its own economic impact study.
Mission Ridge releases long-awaited expansion impact study; public comment period open
On the heels of Chelan County releasing the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) on Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort’s proposed expansion project, the resort on Monday announced its own
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September 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
On the heels of Chelan County releasing the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) on Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort’s proposed expansion project, the resort on Monday announced its own economic impact study.
Blaine Smith is a second-generation orchardist who grows cherries, pears and apples in Monitor, Washington, a small unincorporated town full of orchards. He relies on both domestic employees and H-2A guest workers to bring in the harvest.
Immigration policies and labor needs: A look at the growing reliance on H-2A workers in the Pacific Northwest
Blaine Smith is a second-generation orchardist who grows cherries, pears and apples in Monitor, Washington, a small unincorporated town full of orchards. He relies on both domestic employees and H-2A
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September 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Blaine Smith is a second-generation orchardist who grows cherries, pears and apples in Monitor, Washington, a small unincorporated town full of orchards. He relies on both domestic employees and H-2A guest workers to bring in the harvest.
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration estimated a shortfall of more than 13,000 registered nurses (RNs) in Washington State in 2024.
Washington pilot program trains rural nurses to ease shortage
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration estimated a shortfall of more than 13,000 registered nurses (RNs) in Washington State in 2024.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration estimated a shortfall of more than 13,000 registered nurses (RNs) in Washington State in 2024.
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire exploded Wednesday night, casting smoke and ash into the Wenatchee River Valley.
Lower Sugarloaf Fire grows to 6,200 acres
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire exploded Wednesday night, casting smoke and ash into the Wenatchee River Valley.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire exploded Wednesday night, casting smoke and ash into the Wenatchee River Valley.
The bond between partners in the line of duty is built upon trust.
Chelan County Sheriff's Office's K9 Ruben and his handler, Detective Mark Hegberg, have built that with countless hours in training over their careers. But now Hegberg must continue without man's best friend.
Chelan County Sheriff's Office's K9 Ruben and his handler, Detective Mark Hegberg, have built that with countless hours in training over their careers. But now Hegberg must continue without man's best friend.
Final call for Chelan County's K9 Ruben
The bond between partners in the line of duty is built upon trust.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The bond between partners in the line of duty is built upon trust.
Chelan County Sheriff's Office's K9 Ruben and his handler, Detective Mark Hegberg, have built that with countless hours in training over their careers. But now Hegberg must continue without man's best friend.
Chelan County Sheriff's Office's K9 Ruben and his handler, Detective Mark Hegberg, have built that with countless hours in training over their careers. But now Hegberg must continue without man's best friend.
September kicked off in Chelan County with several new fires that sparked from a dry lightning storm Sunday night.
Dry lightning fires ignited across Chelan County
September kicked off in Chelan County with several new fires that sparked from a dry lightning storm Sunday night.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
September kicked off in Chelan County with several new fires that sparked from a dry lightning storm Sunday night.
In Wenatchee, orchards once stretched from the Columbia River to Saddle Rock. Flash forward to August 2025, the landscape of the “Apple Capital” looks completely different. For generations, Wenatchee’s economy has revolved around tree fruit.
Where money once grew on trees: Regulations, labor costs squeezing small Wenatchee orchards
In Wenatchee, orchards once stretched from the Columbia River to Saddle Rock. Flash forward to August 2025, the landscape of the “Apple Capital” looks completely different. For generations, Wenatchee’...
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September 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In Wenatchee, orchards once stretched from the Columbia River to Saddle Rock. Flash forward to August 2025, the landscape of the “Apple Capital” looks completely different. For generations, Wenatchee’s economy has revolved around tree fruit.