Leavenworth

Businesses that win “World’s Best” are highlighted by the local people who have taken the time to vote for their favorite gift shop, chiropractor, toy store, and even, Best Radio Station. Banners get made for the different winners, and “bragging rights” (humbly of course). Remember this is a vote by the people, making it highly respectable, and helps highlight companies that just plain rock. Just to be nominated is a really cool feeling. It’s like, “Hey! Someone noticed us!”

Applications are being taken until midnight next Wednesday the 2,700 camping slots available from the middle of May through the end of October.

I get it. Even if you’re not into football, there’s something to say about going to a Super Bowl gathering for the fellowship. I’ve been to Super Bowl parties just to be with my family. But most of my life, I’ve lived either on the beach or very warm to hot cities. So come Super Bowl Sunday, why would you want to be stuck inside watching some game, while you could be out enjoying a beautiful day.

By now most couples have either planned out where they’re going to spend their Valentine’s Day, or they’re currently checking availability at a fancy-like restaurant in town, in hopes that it’ll be another memorable evening. Or for the guys, at least some extra brownie points with their lady and not end up in the doghouse.

From Fat Tire snow bikes, to sledding and Cross Country Skiing (and more) - North Central Washington has plenty of places to have fun with your family.    Here are some great options to enjoy the cold Winter months in North Central Washington   Tubing PHOTO CREDIT: Steve Mason/Getty Stock   Echo Valley Ski Area - near Lake Chelan - boasts six lanes with three rope tows. Perfect area to ha... Read

Really small towns fascinate me. And the people who live in these small towns likewise interest me. Especially since I’m a big city beach boy from Torrance, California (a suburb of Los Angeles), with a population of 143,000+, within a population of 3.8 million+, where it’s non-stop city for over 160 miles with 172 IN-N-OUT restaurants. So when I stumble upon a tiny town with a population of 400 like Winthrop, Washington, I need to know the history and why are people living there.

Ok so the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are out of the playoffs and out of the running for the big game coming this Feb. That has left us all asking, “What’s Tom Brady going to do next?!?” Will he retire? (And stay retired) Will he play for Tampa Bay again? Will he become a...

Leavenworth is a great place Hollywood has often visited. They’ve been bringing their cameras to our quaint little German theme town as far back as 1925 with the movie, The Ancient Highway.

Ice Fest in Leavenworth takes place Saturday and Sunday, while Winterfest in Lake Chelan starts its two weekend stretch on Friday.

Chelan County is hosting a meeting to present information and take public comment about the possible development of a whitewater park along the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth. Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay says the idea was hatched following a survey of county residents several years ago...