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Provided image/state Employment Security DepartmentWENATCHEE — The unemployment rate in the two-county area dipped in March after climbing for five months.
The rate began to climb in October with a 4% unemployment rate and then peaking at 6.9% in February before dipping in March in the Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area — a formal designation for the Chelan and Douglas counties area.
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Thanks to a sponsorship by his friends Gordon and Jan Dale, Robert (Bob) Aldridge was honored with a Heroes Banner through a program organized by the Wenatchee Veterans Hall and the Wenatchee … Read moreAldridge honored with Heroes Banner
Pioneer Title Company and the Community Foundation of NCW launched the Chelan Douglas Down Payment Assistance Fund (CDDPAF) in April to help working-class families become homeowners, according… Read moreNew program aims to fill funding gap for Wenatchee Valley homeowners
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In a surprise reappointment, Douglas County rancher Molly Linville will return to a board seat on the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Read moreGovernor renominates Palisades rancher to Fish and Wildlife commission
The impacts of an ongoing shortage of homes and apartments has rippled across the Wenatchee Valley, the state and the country.
Developers, legislators and city officials interviewed in this second part of a Wenatchee World's housing series explained some of the barriers to building new homes and offered solutions to address the crisis.
No clear direction is evident. Read moreAddressing a housing crisis | Regulations, density and possible solutions
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At Confluence Health, based in Wenatchee and serving much of rural north-central Washington, artificial intelligence isn’t replacing doctors. From predicting sepsis to summarizing lengthy pati… Read moreConfluence Health using AI to improve health care in rural Washington
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The Wenatchee School Board is back to five members after the appointment of Mark Belton to the open District 4 position on Thursday. Read moreMark Belton appointed to Wenatchee School Board
Prosecutors on Friday filed charges against a Leavenworth man suspected in a fatal collision three years ago outside East Wenatchee. Read moreCharges filed in 2022 crash that killed pedestrian on Highway 28
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Douglas County PUD commissioners suspended Schedule 8 rates for two customers — Bridgeport City Park and Highway 2 Brew Espresso — for two years, saving them $82.43 a month in basic fees and p… Read moreDouglas County PUD suspends higher rates at 2 EV charging locations
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Okanogan-Wenatchee U.S. Forest Service employees returned to work on March 24 after being laid off on Valentine's Day. Read moreOkanogan-Wenatchee Forest Service employees return to work after mass terminations
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Four vehicles collided Wednesday after a driver attempted to perform a U-turn on Highway 2 between Leavenworth and Peshastin, then fled the scene. Read moreImproper U-turn leads to 4-car collision on Highway 2
Shelter is one of the few universal basic needs required to survive, but growing housing prices make it prohibitively expensive — postponing a family’s first home or keeping residents in a perpetual financial limbo struggling to pay rent each month. Read moreAddressing a housing crisis | Not nearly enough homes and many of them unaffordable
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The Mountain Sprouts Children’s Community has announced an upcoming Summer Shred kids bike event and races taking place on June 7. Read moreMountain Sprouts Children’s Community to host 'Summer Shred' kids bike event
Mark Belton interviews with the Wenatchee School Board on April 3. Read moreMark Belton, board interview
The nonprofit Lake Chelan Community Services Council now owns the former “Ernie’s,” after community members rallied to purchase the Manson property. Read moreManson community buys dilapidated gas station for 'Village Green' park
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Sustainable NCW is a nonprofit organization with objectives driven by the environment, according to its website. It cares about the planet, the people who call it home and the profit both produce. Read moreSustainable NCW helps promote eco-friendly initiatives
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Three local barber apprentices in the valley have the opportunity to learn the trade and earn a living. Read more3 NCW barber apprentices strive for success with Wenatchee shop and SkillSource
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It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a helicopter replacing numbered tags on transmission lines, according to a Chelan County PUD release. Read moreHelicopter to fly low over Wenatchee foothills for PUD work
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Bear Signs & Embroidery has relocated to Wenatchee Avenue to make way for Phase 1 of the Confluence Parkway Project. It’s a move that owner Dennis Weddle thinks may be a blessing in the long run. Read moreBear Signs & Embroidery relocates for Confluence Parkway Project
Reader's question: How do we improve our community? Read more'PRESS'ing Questions | Community and seniors
Sustainable NCW’s Earth Day Fair will take place at Wenatchee Valley College April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will feature more than 50 vendors, hands-on activities, and educati… Read moreSustainable NCW to host Earth Day Fair at WVC
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The Chelan County Regional Justice Center declined to book individuals arrested by the Wenatchee Police Department nearly 120 times in 2024, according to a lawsuit filed by the city of Wenatchee. Read moreCity of Wenatchee files lawsuit against Chelan County over breach of jail contract
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Central Washington Area Health Education (CWAHEC) is set to host a Scrubs Camp April 18 at Wenatchee Valley College (WVC). Read moreScrubs Camp coming to Wenatchee Valley College
The nonprofit, community-based organization TREAD (Trails, Recreation, Education, Advocacy and Development) launched One for the Outdoors, an initiative aimed at amplifying outdoor recreation … Read moreTREAD announces initiative for sustainable outdoor recreation
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The eighth Washington state poet laureate is Wenatchee’s own poet and professor Derek Sheffield. Read moreState poet laureate is WVC professor Derek Sheffield
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The Wenatchee Valley YMCA on Tuesday was named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Washington State Apple Blossom Festival. CEO Dorry Foster was surprised with the announcement by Princesses Daeja Carls… Read moreYMCA leads parade as Apple Blossom Festival Grand Marshal
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MALAGA — A Saturday morning structure fire in the 4000 block of Dixie Lane destroyed one mobile home and damaged two others as it spread. Read moreMalaga fire destroys home, damages 2 others
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