Jefferson Robbins

WENATCHEE — A closely-watched race to replace departing Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering comes down to an experienced campaigner against a first-time candidate.

WENATCHEE — Between redistricting and retirements, you'll see a whole lot of new names on your ballot for state and local elections. There are 10 competitive races for countywide and legislative seats in North Central Washington, and no incumbent running in half of them.

EAST WENATCHEE — Among the important local offices up for election this year is commissioner of the Douglas County Public Utility District. That’s the agency that keeps your lights on

LEAVENWORTH — Two deputies in key city departments were named last month to head up Leavenworth's building office and its public works agency.

WENATCHEE — The next election won't just determine who your state legislators are. It will also determine where the seat of power lies in Washington's 12th District. For decades, its legislators have overwhelmingly hailed from the Wenatchee Valley. That was before the district was

OLYMPIA — The political action committee behind the push to undo the Climate Commitment Act has been fined $20,000 for violating state campaign laws.

WENATCHEE — Chelan County's electricity, its Internet fiber, even in some cases its water is under the stewardship of the Chelan County Public Utility District.

WENATCHEE — The federal election lawsuit that redrew Washington's 12th Legisltive District last spring — along with a handful of others — had the knock-on effect of putting a state Senate seat up for grabs.

WENATCHEE — On Oct. 1, NCWLIFE officially joined forces with the Wenatchee World newspaper as part of the Wick Communications family.

EAST WENATCHEE — The 12 Legislative District used to be Washington's biggest. But after redistricting, that honor now goes to the 7 District, spanning from Colville and Kettle Falls to the Methow Valley and East Wenatchee.