CHELAN — Lake Chelan’s reputation as a getaway destination has served it well.

WENATCHEE — Childcare could be one of those “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” chapters in the successful reopening of the economy.

WENATCHEE — Workers looking for jobs, or a new career, have opportunities this summer in what is currently a hot job market.

WENATCHEE — The dental industry has undergone a dramatic transformation as providers in the valley and across the state financially recover from the COVID-19 pandemic under new protocols and expectations.

WENATCHEE — Literally rooted in the cycle of seasons, the agriculture industry and change remain close acquaintances.

WENATCHEE — Drones, sensors, optical scanners and robots already are part of the tree fruit industry, helping boost yields, assure quality and streamline costs.

WENATCHEE — Leo Garcia and Francisco Sarmiento have watched orchards evolve with more than a passing interest going on three decades.

WENATCHEE — Our Valley Our Future’s Housing Solutions Group released a study back in 2018 that included 18 recommendations for “common sense” changes to help solve the Wenatchee Valley’s housing crisis.

WENATCHEE — Builders are booked and likely to stay that way, say housing industry representatives.

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley’s home building industry was poised to take off when the pandemic hit last spring.

COVID-19 is the “elephant in the room” when it comes to talking about 2020’s economic performance — and expectations for 2021, says Don Meseck, the state’s regional economist who covers Chelan and Douglas counties.

Strong working relationships, local decision-making and a community commitment put Confluence Health front and center in 2020 to help North Central Washington cope with the pandemic.

EAST WENATCHEE — In some ways, mining Bitcoin is like drilling for oil.