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New restroom anchors improvements to Bridgeport’s Berryman Park
BRIDGEPORT—Park passersby will notice a new look transforming Berryman Park amid the landscaping and heavy equipment that have been on the grounds since July. Prominent among the new facilities is the restroom recently raised on the site of the old structure. A $500,000 Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant...
FIRE REPORT: 1,500 acres scorched in Douglas County
Aug. 13—COULEE CITY — On Saturday evening a fire broke out near State Route 17 and Road 9 Northeast in Douglas County. The fire burned approximately 1,500 acres, according to Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Crews got to the fire, and most of the initial attack was contained by 11:30 p.m. Saturday night. The responding agencies included Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department, Electric City ...
Road Construction Beginning on 19th St NW and NW Cascade Ave
Beginning Monday, August 19, there will be a one-lane road closure on 19th Street NW and NW Cascade Ave as contractors begin construction on a road improvements project led by the City of East Wenatchee. The project includes widening of the roadways, the installation of bicycle lanes and sidewalks, as...
Pateros pursues improvement projects on many fronts
PATEROS – Together with the surprising news announced at the July city council meeting that the city was awarded a $2.5 million Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant for Pateros Mall design and construction, City Administrator Jord Wilson distributed a project status spreadsheet featuring:. Water System Plan: The Sanitary...
Commissioner match between Agnew, Lamanna likely in November race
WATERVILLE — The November election could pit a Republican against an independent for Douglas County commissioner. In the latest primary ballot count, completed Wednesday, independent candidate Paula Lamanna, 47, of Rock Island squeaked ahead of Republican challenger Katie L. Shafer for second place. The District 2 seat on the three-member commission came up for grabs this year with Republican Kyle Steinburg's announcement that he would not seek a third term.
Wenatchee Valley DRC unveils nominees for first-ever Peacebuilder Award
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) has announced eight nominees for its inaugural Community Peacebuilder Award, recognizing individuals and organizations committed to fostering peace in Chelan and Douglas counties. The nominees, submitted by community members, represent a diverse cross-section of local leadership and institutions. They include:
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