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There's plenty to do and see at the Town Toyota Center. It is place for both community and entertainment. Kick back in the 4,300-seat multi-pu…
Nevonne McDaniels
Reporter
The landscape around Waterville feels like a flat, mountain-less plain — until you realize the only reason you can't see the mountains is beca…
When the leaves turn golden and the apples are ready to pick, head to the Apple Capital of the World. Situated in the foothills of the Cascade…
Nevonne McDaniels
Reporter
If you are interested in outdoor recreation, the Methow Valley is the place to be. In the winter, Methow is a mecca for Nordic and Alpine skii…
Cashmere is right on the Wenatchee River, tucked into the mountains between Wenatchee and Leavenworth.
Just across the Columbia from Wenatchee is a city built into the shrub-steppe hills: East Wenatchee.
Pete O'Cain
World news Editor
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Update | Arrest made in Badger Mountain Road homicide, victim identified
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There are no shortage of travel options in Wenatchee. Train lovers can hitch a ride at the local Amtrak station, while frequent fliers can fin…
Travel to Washington's northern edge and drink in the breathtaking landscapes of Okanogan County. The county is largely unpopulated — a broad …
Sandwiched between downtown Wenatchee and the Columbia, Pybus Public Market is an indoor market that serves as a local shopping destination an…
Reilly Kneedler
World staff writer
Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned ski bum, downhill skiing is the perfect way to explore the wilderness of North Central Washington.Â
Pete O'Cain
World news Editor
Rocky Reach Discovery Center, which re-opened in 2021 after an extensive remodeling, has a little something for all ages. At the Discovery Cen…
Drive along Highway 155 from Coulee City to the Grand Coulee Dam to experience wide-open skies, sheer basalt cliffs and plenty of tumbleweeds.…
Is there anything better than walking in the fall? When the leaves start to turn and summer's heat begins to wane, hit the Apple Capital Recre…
Pete O'Cain
World news Editor
Snowmobiling is a unique winter sport — something that's hard to describe without experiencing it yourself. Exploring the wilderness by snowmo…
For sweeping views of the Wenatchee Valley, take a hike in the Wenatchee Foothills, a network of trails located in the hills on the western ed…
North Central Washington has no shortage of dams. It's thanks to these man-made marvels — and the power they produce — that the region has som…
The Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth feels more like one of those collectible Christmas villages than a real place. Shrouded in pine tree…
There is no shortage of wildlife in North Central Washington — you just need a little patience and some knowledge of where to look. Start at o…
Though it is known as a summer resort town, Lake Chelan has plenty to offer visitors in the fall and winter.Â
Icicle Creek Center for the Arts is a perfect synthesis of nature and art. The center is tucked into the rugged Cascades, just miles from Leav…
In winter, the glass-like, glacial waters of Lake Wenatchee are transformed into an icy wonderland. Snow-capped mountains and dense forest sur…
A desert landscape full of deep coulees, wide rivers and volcanic buttes, Grant County has the kind of rugged beauty you might expect to find …
Head to the Numerica Performing Arts Center for entertainment of all kinds. Whether you are looking for local talent or international performe…
Nevonne McDaniels
Reporter
Rocky Reach Dam, just a few minutes north of Wenatchee on Highway 97A, reopened its all-new Discovery Center in 2021 and there's a lot to see and do.
The Wenatchee area isn't called the Apple Capital for nothing — take a short drive just about anywhere in the region and you will find fruit s…
Most state-managed campgrounds will be open for the 2022 camping season. Some sites may still be closed because of COVID-19 restrictions, so m…
Although it may not seem that way at first glance, East Wenatchee is a city brimming with modern and ancient history.
Partway between Wenatchee and Leavenworth, tucked between orchards and towering pines, is the charming, riverside town of Cashmere. With a qua…
Notes: Many of these events may be canceled or postponed in 2022, due to COVID-19
The 12 Tribes Colville Casinos have a lot more to offer than just gambling — though there's plenty of that, too. There are three in North Cent…
Located approximately 25 miles south of Wenatchee, the Crescent Bar Recreation Area is a trove for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy soaking in the s…
“A small settlement wedged between fjord-like Lake Chelan and the jagged eastern slopes of the Cascades, Stehekin has several comfortable lodg…
LEAVENWORTH — At 16 months old, Braxton, accompanied by his mother, Kelly Carter, was the youngest youngster to give the Leavenworth Ski Hill’…
Pete O'Cain
World news Editor
The North Cascades Highway — with spectacular views often compared to the Alps — leads to the Methow Valley, loaded with hiking, biking and ho…
Cashmere is a little city with a big fun factor.
Stroll through Waterville’s historic downtown and little shops, check out the Waterville Historic Hotel, Douglas County Courthouse and Douglas…
• Bella Terrazza Vineyards: 1260 Lower Sunnyslope Road, Wenatchee; 837 Front St., Suite A, Leavenworth; (509) 662-9141 or (509) 888-5202; bell…
The Stevens Pass Ski Area has the state’s only lift-accessed biking area with trails that include the intermediate Rock Crusher, and the more …
The Columbia Basin is the sunny home to Ephrata, Soap Lake, Quincy, George and Moses Lake, the area’s largest city.
• March 22: Icicle Arts Expressions of Time Reopening of Leavenworth History Museum, Leavenworth; (509) 548-2278 or (509) 548-5807; iciclearts…
Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee is North Central Washington’s biggest indoor stage.
Grand Coulee Dam’s main attraction — after the massive dam itself — is its laser light show. And this summer, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation w…
Lake Wenatchee may be the most beautiful high mountain lake you can reach without hiking for a few miles. It’s less than half an hour’s drive …
East Wenatchee, on the east bank of the Columbia River, has the only indoor shopping mall in the region, Wenatchee Valley Mall. You’ll find Ma…
Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
• Antique Mall of Cashmere: 603 Cotlets Way, Cashmere, 782-1519.
First of all, the view from the top is simply breathtaking.
• Action Rafting Co.: Rivers: Methow, Wenatchee, Tieton, Yakima, Chiwawa; Contact: 888-697-7008 or (509) 782-1191; 105 E. Pleasant St., Cashme…