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Washington State unemployment rate holds steady at 4.4%

OLYMPIA — Washington’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.4% in March as the state’s economy recorded an estimated loss of 5,200 jobs, according to the Washington State Employment …

Washington job openings increased slightly in February

OLYMPIA — Washington had 140,000 job openings in February, up slightly from 139,000 openings in January, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regional …

Local businesses rooted in stewardship are reshaping the upper Wenatchee Valley landscape

LEAVENWORTH – As environmental awareness grows across North Central Washington, a new wave of land stewardship is taking root in the upper valley. Local businesses such as Derby Canyon Natives, …

She waited in the wings for years, and now she’s a trailblazer on the Loop Trail

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 …

WENATCHEE — The Flywheel Angel Network has announced six finalists who will compete for over $200,000 in angel investment awards and prizes at the upcoming Flywheel Investment Conference, …

WENATCHEE — Confluence Health Hospital celebrated the introduction of state-of-the-art medical technology Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Central Campus, thanks to a donation from …

In Downtown Wenatchee, a hidden gem of a store turns tragedy into triumph

WENATCHEE - Liliana’s Fashion Boutique on South Wenatchee Avenue doesn’t just sell dresses, as the name might imply, as you drive by. What owner Joaquin Granados sells is hope. What form …

Serve Wenatchee is a business that’s all about heart

WENATCHEE - Tucked away in the bottom level of the Midtown Building at the corner of Wenatchee and Orondo Avenues is a business you may never have a reason to go into yourself. But if you do, …

Data Centers fuel digital frontiers and economic growth in North Central Washington

Imagine walking into a grocery store and picking up an apple without ever considering the vast agricultural network behind it—farmers, irrigation, storage, and distribution. In many ways, the …

Home sales rise 4.2% in February as buyers slowly return to market

Existing-home sales increased 4.2% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million homes, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors. Despite the monthly …

Turning waste into opportunity

In NCW, a quiet revolution is taking place—one that turns what was once considered waste into a valuable community resource. Winton Manufacturing, a leader in composting innovation, is …

iPro Building Services named to Inc.'s 2025 Fastest-Growing Pacific Companies list

WENATCHEE - iPro Building Services, based in East Wenatchee, has been named No. 127 on Inc. magazine's fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Pacific list, marking the company's third consecutive year on the …

Helion opens dialogue with community on fusion power project

WENATCHEE – Approximately 350 people filled the Mission View Elementary gym to learn about the possible construction of the world’s first fusion power plant in Malaga during an …

Riverwalk Inn under new ownership, set for renovation

CHELAN — The longtime Riverwalk Inn at the corner of Wapato and Emerson in downtown Chelan has been acquired by a group of investors led by innkeeper Donna Kay, who purchased the property from …

New home and garden boutique offers curated goods, workshops and design services

LEAVENWORTH – Alpenglö Living, a home and garden boutique that offers curated goods, workshops, and design services, opened its doors in downtown Leavenworth on Feb. 21. Alpenglö …

Investing in Digital Literacy as the Catalyst for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth

New data reported by the Washington Workforce Board suggests that in Washington State, an astounding 91% of jobs now require digital skills. This necessity spans across diverse industries—99% …

Cutting Waste, Boosting Efficiency & Saving Money

Food waste is a costly and persistent challenge in the restaurant industry. From over-prepared dishes to expired inventory, wasted food cuts into profit margins and impacts our environment. …

Existing home sales decreased 4.9% in January

Existing-home sales declined 4.9% in January while marking the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year gains, according to data released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales …

Restaurant owner brings horseman's flair to new Pateros eatery

PATEROS – There is a new cowboy in town, and he is wasting no time stamping his brand on the former Rivers Restaurant. When new operator Adolfo Sahagun is not astride one of his …

Federal cuts hit Wenatchee River Ranger District, threatening Leavenworth backcountry

LEAVENWORTH – Ten U.S. Forest Service employees have been fired at the Wenatchee River Ranger District Office amid agency wide cuts, with fears that more agency firings are on the way. …

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