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Methow Station Fire Chief Nolan Tonseth hangs up helmet

Nolan Tonseth
BREWSTER – Methow Fire Station Chief Nolan Tonseth is hanging up his helmet after a 29-year career as a volunteer with Douglas Okanogan County Fire District 15 (DOCFD 15). Citing continued …

State Parks expands same-day camping reservations to all campgrounds 

OLYMPIA  —  The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is opening up more camping opportunities for visitors by expanding its same-day reservation option to all parks with …

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March 31 deadline approaching for studded tire removal in Washington

OLYMPIA – Spring is arriving in the Northwest, and with it comes Washington’s  deadline  to remove studded tires. Studded tires must be removed by the end of the day …

Three Rivers Hospital will conduct active shooter drills

BREWSTER – Three Rivers Hospital (TRH) will hold active shooter drills on Thursday, March 20, and has issued an advisory to community members. The following media alert was prepared by Jennifer …

Cascadia Conservation District to host Conservation Fair at Pybus Market

WENATCHEE - The Cascadia Conservation District will hold its annual Conservation Fair on Tuesday, March 25, at Pybus Market in Wenatchee, offering a day of environmental education, family activities, …

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$100M plan for police hiring gets greenlight from Washington House

OLYMPIA - Democrats in the Washington state House on Tuesday approved a revamped plan to provide $100 million in grants to local police departments to hire more officers.  The vote on House …

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Sports

Friesen Scores Twice Saturday as Wild Drop 5-3 Decision at Prince George

Wenatchee Wild captain Evan Friesen celebrates after scoring a goal Wednesday at the Kamloops Blazers. Friesen added two more Saturday in a 5-3 Western Hockey League loss at the Prince George Cougars.
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia – When the Wenatchee Wild have needed big goals of late, they’ve been able to count on Evan Friesen to come through in the clutch. At …
The Brewster Lady Bears hold their sixth-place state trophy.
Brewster, Pateros, Waterville-Mansfield girls win state trophies
SPOKANE – The Brewster Lady Bears, Pateros Nannies, and Waterville-Mansfield Lady Shockers varsity girls’ basketball teams crowned their quests to the WIAA state tournament with trophies …
NCW Senior All-Star Game to showcase region's top basketball talent
CHELAN. — The annual North Central Washington Senior All-Star Basketball Game will take place Sunday, March 16, at Chelan High School, featuring top senior players from across District 5 in …
Wenatchee Wild forward Luka Shcherbyna controls the puck during a recent Wenatchee home game. Shcherbyna scored Wenatchee’s first goal Friday, but the Wild dropped a 6-5 overtime decision to the Portland Winterhawks at Town Toyota Center.
Winterhawks Swoop In, Snare 6-5 Overtime Win at Wild Friday
WENATCHEE – Good things usually come in threes, but the Wenatchee Wild are trusting that a better fate is on the horizon than the one that found them Friday at Town Toyota Center. For …

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Community Conversations: Building bridges through local dialogue

Our community newspaper serves as a vital gathering place for meaningful local dialogue. We believe that the strongest communities are built on understanding, shared experiences, and the collective …

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WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a special ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the war's end. The event is scheduled for …
Jessica Farmer is the Disaster Resiliency Program Manager for the Okanogan County Long Term Recovery Group.
PATEROS – With the arrival of the first official day of spring, March 21, homeowners who have not earlier turned their attention to another wildfire season are doing so now, and for good …
OLYMPIA — A new interactive online tool is helping partners and organizations across Washington state plan for additional electric vehicle chargers, making it easier to expand charging access …
WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries has introduced new Citizenship Kits to its collection, designed to assist individuals preparing for the United States Naturalization exam, the regional library system …

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Obituaries
Sheryl Steelman, 84, of Brewster, Washington passed away on February  22, 2025. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Pamela J. Kipp, 77, formerly of Winthrop, Washington passed away in Chelan Washington on February 24, 2025.  Precht Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Jack was born in Crosses, Arkansas on July 20, 1936, and he passed away in Three Rivers Hospital on March 1, 2025, after a brief illness. His Mother, Mae Clark Wood Lynch, and stepfather, Roy Lynch, …
Jose Garcia Martinez, 78, of Brewster, Washington passed away on February 19, 2025. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Johnathan Chavez, 23, of Brewster, Washington passed away on February 18, 2025. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Brian Keith Gray, 54, of Brewster, Washington passed away on February 13, 2025. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.

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The flourishing Black business district in Detroit, Mich., photographed in 1942.
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