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Powering progress: How Wenatchee High School students are transforming energy management

In an inspiring blend of STEM education and community impact, the Advanced Energy Management (AEM) Energy Champions Program is turning theoretical classroom lessons into tangible savings across …

Medicine for the body, ice cream for the soul, right in downtown Cashmere

CASHMERE — At the west end of Cottage Avenue stands a landmark business that’s finally made its way back into the hands of the family that established it. Dave Doane purchased the …

Eagle Creek Flower Farm’s roadside stand thrives on simplicity and trust

LEAENWORH — From late spring into early fall, Eagle Creek Flower Farm’s roadside stand comes alive with colorful bouquets that change with the season. Every weekend, the stand is visited …

From cobbler to cornerstone: More than a century of service at American Shoe Shop

WENATCHEE — In the first of our series on businesses in the Wenatchee Valley that have been operating for more than 40 years, we profile American Shoe Shop, a family-rooted establishment that’s been …

Leavenworth’s Bavaria trip adds new meaning to chamber-led travel

LEAVENWORTH - For some chambers of commerce, organized travel is a common mechanism for revenue, offering fully planned group itineraries in exciting destinations for the community. These trips …

Washington startup wins $205,000 at Flywheel Investment Conference

WENATCHEE — 2025 Flywheel Investment Conference, securing $205,000 in funding to advance its sea urchin ranching technology. OoNee won the overall competition at the eighth annual …

OKANOGAN COUNTY — The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $144,000 through its new Legacy Fund Grant program to charitable organizations in Okanogan County. The Okanogan Valley Legacy Fund …

KOZI and KZAL radio stations sold to Manson-based AudioSphere LLC

CHELAN — The longtime Chelan Valley radio staples KOZI AM, KOZI FM, and KZAL FM are being sold to AudioSphere LLC, a Manson-based company that will assume operations following anticipated …

360 Photo Booth business opens in Chelan

CHELAN — A new event service in Chelan is accepting bookings for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Brian McHardy and Sarah Estey, co-owners of 360 Photo Booth Chelan, have launched a mobile photo …

MAZAMA — A celebrated destination in Washington’s Methow Valley, the Freestone Inn portfolio is now on the market, offering investors a chance to own a piece of North Cascades history. …

Tsillan Cellars named most awarded Washington Winery at 2025 Seattle Wine Awards

CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars has been recognized as the most awarded Washington winery at the 2025 Seattle Wine Awards, earning 17 gold medals and continuing a string of accolades that has placed …

Lake Chelan Wineries win big at 2025 Seattle Wine Awards

CHELAN — Wineries from the Lake Chelan region earned a total of 71 medals at the 2025 Seattle Wine Awards, one of Washington state’s most prominent wine competitions. The awards …

Ready for 2026? A Simple Guide to Meeting Organics Mandates in NCW

A quiet shift is happening in the way businesses handle waste in North Central Washington, and by 2026, it will be the new normal. Under new state and local mandates, all businesses generating …

Loop Trail Café serves up nostalgia as trail's only riverside eatery

WENATCHEE — Just a few steps from the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail and less than a hundred yards from the parking lot you’d use to leave your car behind and take the 10-mile …

Cascade Mountain Cryo partners with AppleSox as new treatment turns out to be a hit

WENATCHEE — In the heart of downtown Wenatchee, in the Morris Building, there’s a new business that provides a service you may never have heard of: Cryotherapy. As the name implies, …

New owners breathe fresh air into historic Alpine Lakes High Camp

NASON CREEK –  Alpine Lakes High Camp has found new stewards in long-time friends Tom Shelstad and Travis Cowan, who are embracing the challenges and rewards of owning and maintaining a …

Wenatchee will once again take center stage in Washington’s innovation economy this month as the 8th annual Flywheel Investment Conference brings investors, entrepreneurs, students, and …

Existing home sales fall 5.9% in March as median price tops $400,000

Existing-home sales fell sharply in March, slipping 5.9% from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Sales declined in …

Chelan and Douglas real estate market outpaces national trends

The real estate market in Chelan and Douglas counties continues to buck national trends, posting significant gains in March even as sales across the United States declined. On April 24, the …

WRI receives solar power grant from Washington State Department of Commerce

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced 38 grants totaling $36.6 million to support the planning, design and implementation of clean energy across the state. …

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