U.S. consumer prices increased 0.5% in January, following a 0.4% rise in December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in February. The annual inflation rate reached 3.0%, up slightly from 2.9% …

Business applications fell 14% in January compared to December 2024, with 392,496 new applications filed, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released February 12. The decline affected all …

Middle market business leaders are showing their strongest economic confidence since 2019, with recession fears dramatically declining, according to JPMorgan Chase's 2025 Business Leaders Outlook …

LEAVENWORTH – After 12 years of service, Cascade Medical Board of Commissioners President and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) Board of Directors member Bruce Williams is stepping down. …

WENATCHEE — Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort announced Wednesday the appointment of Matt Neubauer as its new General Manager, replacing Josh Jorgensen, who served in the role for 13 years. …

LEAVENWORTH – As chains continue to dominate the grocery business, Dan’s Food Market has remained a preferred destination for locals and tourists alike. After 75 years, the market is …

WENATCHEE - Washington State Alliance of YMCAs was the recipient of a three-year contribution of over $20 million from the Seattle-based Ballmer Group.  The Ballmer Group, founded by …

CHELAN - When it came time for Brett La Mar to hand over the reins to his family business, Lake Chelan Building and Supply, he wanted a buyer who would embody his parents’ motto – where …

CHELAN - Ken Moore, a longtime Chelan entrepreneur, has launched Moore Travel, a luxury travel consultancy aimed at serving the specific needs of travelers in the Chelan Valley region. The …

EAST WENATCHEE — Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH) announced Tuesday it will open a new behavioral health clinic in East Wenatchee to expand mental health services in Chelan and Douglas …

WENATCHEE -  Patients and visitors to Confluence Health Hospital’s Central and Mares campuses soon might see the  newest member of the Confluence Health staff on duty, and this staff …

CHELAN – Endless Orchard Cider earned top honors at Sip Magazine's 13th Annual Best of the Northwest Cider Awards, with three of its signature ciders recognized for their exceptional quality …

LEAVENWORTH – Icicle Creek Center for the Arts’s (ICCA) Board of Directors have named Monica Miller as its new Executive Director (ED). Miller, who holds a BA in Studio Arts from The …

WENATCHEE – Sustainable NCW’s Bike CoOp will be launching its mobile bike repair, CoOp on the Go, after receiving grant funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology through the …

While the region has long been anchored by stable STEM industries such as agriculture, government, natural resources and healthcare, a surge in demand for these skills is reshaping the employment …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has appointed Tracy Donnelly as the new dean of Allied Health and Professional Technical Programs, a position she began December 9. In her new …

In our ongoing exploration of sustainable restaurant practices, we dive deeper into the practical aspects of commercial composting. Many restaurant owners wonder: What exactly can be composted, and …

LEAVENWORTH – The newly opened Leavenworth Coffee and Waffles lives up to its name, serving locally roasted coffee and creative, one-of-a-kind waffles. Leavenworth Coffee and Waffles is …

CHELAN – The former hospital building in Chelan is being repurposed into a mixed-use business building called the Hub Center. Managed by Coldwell Banker Cascade, the property will provide …

LEAVENWORTH – Stitches ‘N’ Beads Loft, a new addition to downtown Leavenworth, offers handmade gifts and serves as a space for creativity and community connection. The shop is …