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OKANOGAN — Okanogan County's labor market displayed a complex mix of growth and challenges in July, according to a comprehensive labor area summary released by the Employment Security …

WENATCHEE—The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force has launched an online survey to gather public opinion on homelessness in Chelan and Douglas counties. The survey, available until …

NCW Tech Alliance launches AI Skill-A-Thon 

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance, in collaboration with Microsoft and the Community Skills Initiative, will launch a month-long AI Skill-A-Thon on September 1 to enhance artificial …

SPOKANE — STCU announced Tuesday it has entered into an agreement to acquire Community Bank, expanding its presence into northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington. The purchase and …

BELLINGHAM — Peoples Bank has opened applications for its annual Impact Grant program, offering a total of $35,000 in funding to local non-profit organizations. The program includes a …

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance, North Central Education Services District (NCESD), and the Apple STEM Network will host the 4th Annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expo on August 21 at the …

LEAVENWORTH -- The Icicle Fund, a nonprofit organization supporting arts, history, and environmental initiatives in North Central Washington, announced that Executive Director Christine Morgan will …

Washington-based feature film highlights Cashmere, Leavenworth

CASHMERE – Cashmere, Leavenworth, and US-2 will be featured in “Evergreens,” a Washington-based feature-length film. The cast and crew spent multiple days filming at the Outpost …

WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity

WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous …

IV Pro Mobile brings hydration, wellness to your doorstep

WENTACHEE – Through her two decades of nursing experience Aura Brazill saw a need for hydration and wellness care outside of the confines of the hospital.  That prompted her to start …

WENATCHEE — Confluence Health and the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group (WVMG) announced Tuesday that their Community Partnership Fund will begin accepting applications for grants supporting local …

The Barn opens at Gamble Sands, precursor to major expansion

BREWSTER – The newest addition to the Gamble Sands golf, dining, and lodging experience 10 miles east of Brewster, The Barn, billed as the “newest dining hotspot and coolest hangout in …

WENATCHEE  - The Flywheel Angel Network has announced the six finalists set to compete at the highly anticipated Flywheel Investment Conference from April 17-19, 2024, in Wenatchee, Washington. …

Washington State sees job growth slow, unemployment rise in February

OLYMPIA - Washington's economy added 2,600 jobs in February, but the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.7%, marking the highest level since 2021 and the fifth straight month of rising joblessness. The …

Public input sought on North Central Regional Workforce Plan

WENATCHEE — The SkillSource Regional Workforce Board is calling for public input on the forthcoming four-year Regional Workforce Plan for North Central Washington. Scheduled for the 2024-2028 …

Big-box stores try to stay relevant by focusing on smaller stores

Two of the biggest names in big-box retail have boosted their bets on a growing trend for brick-and-mortar sales: smaller stores. Best Buy and Macy’s this week announced plans to add …

Chrysler recalls 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees over steering wheel defect

Chrysler is recalling more than 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a steering wheel defect that may cause a loss of control. Problems can arise when the steering knuckle separates from the …

Local ag co-op nurtures tree fruit industry from bud to box

Since the 1930s, Northwest Wholesale, Inc., a locally owned agricultural cooperative, has been an impactful part of the tree fruit industry in North Central Washington. Cooperatives of all kinds …

Bitcoin surpasses $60,000 as demand from ETFs triggers bull run

At the heart of the rally that is pushing Bitcoin toward a record high is a simple tenet of economics: Supply and demand. The demand for the token that’s resulting from new exchange-traded …

Brewster Bait & Tackle evolves with sportfishing crowd

The key to business success is often finding a niche idea, nurturing it, and following each progressive development as it leads to the opportunities that customers and markets demand. Such has …

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