Kasey Safford

2 days ago | ncwlife.com | Kasey Safford

STEHEKIN — Chelan County PUD commissioners will be in Stehekin Wednesday and Thursday for the Chelan County Stehekin Planning Meeting. The town of Stehekin is located towards the north end of Lake Chelan and is only accessible by boat, plane, or a very strenuous hike, making the PUD’s visit quite significant. Commissioners will host multiple meetings at different locations.

2 days ago | ncwlife.com | Kasey Safford

CHELAN — After operating out of a temporary location following a fire last March at its original building, the Apple Cup Cafe has finally found a new, permanent location. Erin and Ryan Peterson, second-generation owners of the family-owned cafe, took to Facebook on Monday to announce their purchase of the building at 116 E Woodin Ave with the Chelan community. “We bought a building!” said the Petersons in their post.

3 days ago | ncwlife.com | Kasey Safford

WENATCHEE — Ohme Gardens, a nine-acre Wenatchee garden, will begin hosting free story hour events in June. The outdoor reading event is for children of all ages and will take place on the entrance lawn of the garden, located at 3327 Ohme Road. The books read will focus on nature and include a small, hands-on activity. Children are encouraged to bring a blanket or cushion to sit on. Story hour will begin at 10:30 a.m. on June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, August 6, Sept. 3, Sept. 17 and Oct. 1.

3 days ago | ncwlife.com | Kasey Safford

OKANOGAN COUNTY — A motorcyclist died Friday after colliding with a deer on Highway 20. According to the Washington State Patrol, at approximately 11:48 a.m., Steven E. Zitting, 70, of Omak was traveling eastbound near milepost 274 when a deer entered the lane. The motorcycle struck the deer before coming to rest in the eastbound lane. Zitting was declared deceased at the scene.

6 days ago | ncwlife.com | Kasey Safford

LEAVENWORTH — In celebration of International Compost Awareness Week, Winton MFG Compost Works has announced three upcoming compost giveaway events. May 4-10 is International Compost Awareness Week, during which time organizations and individuals across the world make efforts to promote sustainability through the process of composting.