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Neighbors in small Washington town going weeks without water

OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. — Some residents in Conconully, WA, have gone days, or even weeks without access to water as wells in the town run dry.

Conconully, WA · 1d

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Willoughby now leads District 12 race

There’s back-and-forth in the race for District 12 Representative 1, where Democrat Stacy Willoughby has retaken the lead from Republican incumbent Brian Burnett. Willoughby was ahead when the first batch of election results were released Nov. 2, but by Friday, Burnett had pulled ahead. As of Monday afternoon, Willoughby...

Chelan County, WA · 2d
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This Creepy Washington Ghost Town Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Horror Movie

Nobody warned you that Washington State was hiding a genuine ghost town in its northeastern highlands, and honestly, that oversight needs to be corrected immediately, because the Old Molson Historic Site near Oroville is the kind of place that makes your brain do a full stop and recalibrate. It’s creepy,...

Oroville, WA · 4d
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Brief Closure Of US-97 Through Tonasket Planned For Veteran's Day Morning

The Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) says the shutdown will impact both lanes of about a mile of U.S. Highway 97 (US-97) in the community of Tonasket.

Okanogan County, WA · 1d

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Wenatchee seeks regional push to close Confluence Parkway’s $142 million funding gap

WENATCHEE – Wenatchee officials are asking regional leaders to make completing the Confluence Parkway their top transportation funding priority, warning that a delay could scatter the project’s construction team and increase the cost of finishing its long-planned bridge across the Wenatchee River. Mayor Mike Poirier brought the request...

Wenatchee, WA · 17h

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CHELAN CLOSE TO 2027 BUDGET

A lot of water has poured over the dam since I last posted news, so here are some quick updates of what has happened in the Valley and what is coming up. At tonight’s City Council Meeting, the council will be asked to adopt a 1 percent levy lid on 2027 property taxes as allowed by Washington State.

Chelan, WA · 1d

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Lake Chelan levels to drop to prepare for work on the hydropower dam

Lake Chelan may be lower than recent years in spring 2027 because of planned maintenance at the Lake Chelan Dam. Both generating units at the Lake Chelan powerhouse are scheduled to be out of service in April and part of May. During this time, water can pass through the dam to the Chelan River, but not through the powerhouse. To prepare for the outage, Chelan PUD may potentially lower the lake about a foot below Chelan PUD’s typical target elevation by April.

Chelan, WA · 2d

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Chelan targets 2029 for Apple Blossom Trail as design work advances

CHELAN – A proposed trail connecting Chelan’s existing walking routes toward Walmart is moving through design, with city staff tentatively targeting construction in 2029 if they can secure the remaining funding. Public Works Director Jake Youngren told the Chelan City Council at its Nov. 3 workshop that people...

Chelan, WA · 2d

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Longtime Central WA lawmaker and state official Sid Morrison dies at age 93

Former state lawmaker and congressman Sid Morrison, who was known for his decades of public service in Central Washington, died Tuesday at age 93. He helped shape policy over a wide range of issues, including agriculture, energy, water, transportation and education, according to his obituary and information from the state House of Representatives. He served in the state House for eight years, and then spent six years in the state Senate before he was elected as a Republican to the U.S. House representing the 4th District. He served in Congress for 12 years, from 1980 to 1992. He was known for working across party lines to get things done. His career “represented the best in civility, bipartisanship, results-oriented government, and service to all the people of state with honor and integrity,” a resolution from the state House said in 2001. During his six terms in Congress, Morrison was involved in the creation of the Goats Rocks and William O. Douglas wilderness areas along the Cascades, the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, as well as the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Morrison also worked on forestry and water issues. He spearheaded the effort in Congress for cleaning the Hanford Nuclear

Washington · 22h

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Veterans Honored Throughout the Lake Chelan Valley

The community is invited to Veteran’s Day Remembrance events scheduled in both Chelan and Manson. Join the Manson American Legion, Post 108, as they honor all those who have served in the United States military. The Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Manson Veterans Park, across from the Manson Center / Business Center. The featured guest speaker is Joanna Wiggum, a United States Air Force veteran. Colors will be posted, prayers read, and taps played. Special music and community singing with the Lake Chelan Patriotic Singers.

Chelan, WA · 1d

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Snowmobile Grooming Meeting Sat 14th 10am

The first LWRC Grooming Council meeting is next Saturday at the Rec Club at 10 am. If you are not aware, the USFS has continued the Forest Closure for basically all of the Little Giant Fire footprint, thru April 2027. This could affect what can be groomed and where you will be allowed to recreate.

Leavenworth, WA · 2d

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Washington Wildfire Season Ends After Nearly 1 Million Acres Burned

OLYMPIA, WA — The wildfire season in Washington state is officially over. In 2026, “more than 1,500 fires ignited and nearly 1 million acres burned across the state,” Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Tuesday. “We saw

Washington · 1d

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Spokane City Council passes Chronic Nuisance Properties ordinance

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to pass The Chronic Nuisance Properties ordinance.

Spokane, WA · 13h

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Voters reject parental rights measure

Washington · 1d

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$400K in new city legal costs

It’s a day late this week because the team took Monday off, but here we go: Welcome to CIVICS, where we break down the week’s municipal meetings throughout the Inland Northwest, so you can get involved and speak out about the issues you care about.

Spokane, WA · 1d

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New Pinecroft Natural Area Preserve trail opens to the public

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A new trail opened to the public at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, giving visitors access to the Pinecroft Natural Area Preserve, a 100-acre site that was closed to visitors for years.

Spokane Valley, WA · 1d

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Former Mead High School football coach sues school district in hazing case

MEAD, Wash. — Former Mead High School football coach Keith Stamps and Angelia Stamps filed a lawsuit against Mead School District No. 354 in Spokane County Superior Court on November 5, 2026.

Mead, WA · 10h

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Lessons from the Spokane Complex Fires shape plans for next fire season

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — More than three months after the Spokane Complex Fires first broke out, rebuilding is underway for some of the people who lost homes. Officials from the Department of Natural Resources and local firefighters are now reviewing how the fire season was handled across the state.

Spokane, WA · 1d

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Spokane Indians release new Operation Fly Together logo identity: "BOOM MAN!"

SPOKANE, Wash. — This Veterans Day, the Spokane Indians are furthering their 'Operation Fly Together' campaign by releasing a new logo identity: "BOOM MAN!" "We believe this new identity will help create more awareness and ultimately more funds for veterans in our region," the team said in a release.

Spokane, WA · 22h