



Chelan County’s First Baby of 2026
Today - A New Year’s arrival comes with a special title — Chelan County’s very first baby of 2026.

What Federal Rural Health Funding Could Mean for Local Care
Today - Federal rural health funding could bring big changes for Chelan and Douglas counties — but local hospitals are still waiting to find out just how much they’ll get.

Memorial Park rally against U.S. intervention in Venezuela
Today - Wenatchee residents gathered at Memorial Park to protest President Trump’s strike on Venezuela, calling it a dangerous precedent for U.S. military intervention.

HoneyHour Market’s Third Space for Cashmere
In this episode, we step inside HoneyHour Market at The Side Street Cashmere, a new grocery, café and wine lounge built around small producers and everyday community connection. Through narration, we explore the market floor, the shared Cottage Kitchen and the Velvet Den wine bar.

Wenatchee drug trafficking case ends with 17 year prison term
Today - A Wenatchee man will serve 17 years in prison after being convicted on serious drug trafficking and firearm charges — we’ll walk you through what investigators found and how the case unfolded.

Malaga community divided over new tax financing plan
Today - A new tax financing district near Malaga moves ahead despite strong opposition from Chelan County leaders and residents.

A Wenatchee visit that brought a veteran’s service full circle
When U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Snyder visits 85-year-old Vietnam veteran Don Welter at home in Wenatchee, a simple knock on the door becomes a rare moment of recognition, honor, and brotherhood that Alzheimer’s can’t erase.

Wenatchee’s Volunteer Show Comes Back to Life
Today - A beloved Wenatchee tradition returns to the stage, showing how a volunteer-run fundraiser has quietly shaped generations of community giving.

Leavenworth Holiday Season Tested but Still Shining
Today - Leavenworth’s lights are back on, but behind the glow is a story of grit, generosity, and a holiday season like no other.

Cashmere pear orchard begins long recovery after historic flooding
Today - A multigenerational pear orchard in Cashmere is beginning the long road to recovery after devastating flooding — and they’re not alone across Chelan County.