This September, communities across North Central Washington will come together to celebrate Digital Equity Month. The regional awareness campaign is being spearheaded by the NCW Digital Access and …

As options expand in other industries, healthcare has had a lot of catching up to do. The desire for ready access, diverse availability, easy scheduling, and a variety of options has become …

In the heart of Downtown Wenatchee, two best friends work in an emerging industry to help community members better understand their bodies and identify health issues at early stages. Taking their …

Composting is a powerful way for our community to leverage both economic pragmatism and sustainability. Far from being just a way to reduce waste, composting has proven to be a powerful driver for …

The U.S. housing market showed signs of stabilization in July as existing home sales increased for the first time in five months, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors …

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 …

WENATCHEE - Chelan County officials have opened applications for 2025 lodging tax funds to support tourism-related marketing efforts and events in the area. The county has set a deadline of 5 …

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) faces economic challenges as employment declined in July, according to a labor area summary released by the Washington State Employment …

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 …

OLYMPIA — Washington state's efforts to promote cleaner and safer automotive repair practices are gaining traction, with more than 150 auto shops transitioning to environmentally friendly …

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 …

MANSON – Manson Growers recently opened the doors to their newest addition, Cider Press. Cider Press offers a U-Press cider experience. Visitors can pick out the variety of apples they …

MANSON -- Looking back on it now, perhaps a more appropriate name for Rustic Rise Café & Bakery might have been Rustic Rise on the Run because that is much of what owner Holly Vejar has …

BELLINGHAM, Wash.  — Peoples Bank announced the promotion of three veteran bankers to newly created Regional Commercial Director positions. Jon Ensch, Mike Fredlund, and Alex Sansoni will …

LEAVENWORTH – An outdoor spa named The Springs is slated to open this fall, as one of the latest developments getting built behind Safeway. In 90-minute time slots, visitors will be able …

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 …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) customers have voiced concerns about reliability and rate affordability as the utility considers a framework for evaluating large power …

EAST WENATCHEE — The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority will host a groundbreaking ceremony for a new General Aviation Terminal Building on August 12, advancing regional aviation …