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Cortez’ departure leaves a two-way race between Miranda Skalisky and Kendra Martin for the seat to replace retiring school board member Laura Jaecks.

The North Central Washington area is in store for some windy weather this week. The blustery conditions are expected to occur under sunny skies tomorrow (Tuesday, June 13) and Wednesday (June 14). "A weak, dry cold front is going to begin pushing its way through the area tomorrow," explains meteorologist Joey Clevenger with the National Weather Service Office in Spokane...

Crews with the Goodwin/Sunset Road Improvement Project in Cashmere are now two weeks into their work. "The contractor has finished installing a water and sewer line on the eastern section of Sunset Road," explains Chelan County spokesperson Jill FitzSimmons...

The Wenatchee Police Department (WPD) has successfully completed an accreditation program through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). Capt. Edgar Reinfeld says completing the program certifies that the department is operating to the best of the state's current standards for law enforcement agencies...

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife requires permits for any removal of large debris from the lake.

Cam Hoiland struck out nine hitters over six innings and the Wenatchee AppleSox defeated the Victoria HarbourCats, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium.

Troopers say a motorcycle driven by 59-year-old Alvin Haug of Warden was eastbound just before White Trail when he tried to pass a pickup truck.

While at the center, lawmakers explored the Overley Lab, where both the Cosmic Crisp apple and the WA-64 apple were first created.

Gardeners of all skills were invited to panels on composting and soil health, pollinators and other insects, pest management, water conservation, weed treatment, wildfire protection, and much more.

The project will cost a total of approximately $1,556,422, with construction expected to be finished by July.