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Olympia School Board members air grievances about overheard comment
Note: This article continues “Tensions flare at Olympia School Board summer retreat,” published in The JOLT last Tuesday. During the Olympia School Board’s summer retreat on Saturday, Aug. 10, in North Mason County, several hours were devoted to a personal-feelings debriefing on the conflict over the proposed closure of two elementary schools during the past school year.
Fire Spreading West Of Chelan Near Columbia River
---------- A wind driven brushfire near the Columbia River west of Chelan has been spreading quickly this afternoon. The fire on the southwest side of Chelan Butte off of Stayman Flats Road was elevated to 3 alarms shortly after 3 pm. Level 2 evacuations are in place for Hawks Meadow...
Police Blotter, August 9 - 15, 2024
An Anacortes man called to report that his mailbox was hit by a car sometime in the previous day. He said he had not seen a vehicle hit the mailbox and that it had already been hit when he noticed the damage. Officers responded and contacted the man, photographing the damage. There was no discernable damage to the metal post, and it was tilted at an angle in the ground. There was no paint transfer. Officers documented the damage; there are currently no suspects.
Majestic Apartment Construction Slated to Start This Fall
Exciting changes are coming to Wenatchee Avenue this fall! Weidner Apartment Homes is preparing to begin construction on “The Majestic” apartment building. This project will bring new life to the area, with plans for three retail spaces on a half-acre lot. Alongside the construction of The Majestic, Weidner...
Movies In The Park Series Returning To Lincoln Park
The City of Wenatchee Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department is brining back its Movies In The Park series next month. Recreation Supervisor, Caryl Andre, says the Saturday night screenings are geared towards families. "Bring your blankets and snacks. There'll be kids activities prior to the movies starting. It's just...
GladSong Choir raises funds for children in need with benefit concert
LEAVENWORTH - The GladSong Choir of Wenatchee will perform a benefit concert in support of the Leavenworth United Methodist Church's backpack program, which provides essential food support to children in need throughout the Cascade School District. The concert, which will be held at the Snowy Owl Theater on Sunday, September...
UPDATE: Controversy Brews in Leavenworth Over Construction of Holy Cross on Tumwater Mountain
LEAVENWORTH – The idyllic town of Leavenworth, renowned for its Bavarian-themed architecture and stunning natural surroundings, is facing a heated controversy over the construction of a massive 70-foot Christian cross on Tumwater Mountain west of the city. Local resident Ryan Showalter has emerged as a vocal critic of the structure, leading a petition that raises concerns over the cross's impact on the town's landscape and the legality of its construction. The cross will be similar to the Christian Cross atop Wenatchee Heights overlooking the south end of Wenatchee.
Amazon Housing Equity Fund Opens Application Process for $1.4B of Funding, Including Puget Sound Region
Qualified affordable housing development organizations in the Puget Sound region, the greater D.C. region, and Nashville can now apply to receive funding for planned affordable housing projects. SEATTLE—August 19, 2024—Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it has re-opened the application portal for the company’s Housing Equity Fund and is encouraging qualified,...
PSE Foundation Awards $500K to Nonprofits
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation nonprofit has announced the recipients of its 2024 competitive community grant program, which aims to address food security, shelter support, and child care assistance in the area. Through the grant program, the PSE Foundation awarded a combined total of $500,000 to 89 nonprofits to help...
Washington State Parents Do This More Than Any Other Parents
Most parents never cease when it comes to the welfare and best interest of their children. A new study reveals just how much parents around the Country take that feeling of responsibility and desire to help their offspring into their adult years. The study, which was conducted by USA Today's...
Are “perfect storm” fire conditions the new normal for Washington?
SPOKANE, Wash. – Recent wildfires in Spokane, including the Gray and Oregon Road fires, have caused widespread concern about the conditions that led to such destructive blazes. These fires were fueled by what is being described as a “perfect storm” of weather conditions. On August 12, Spokane...
KUOW covers Washington Democrats in Chicago for 2024 DNC
Read KUOW's latest 2024 DNC coverage here. Washington state hasn’t been a major player in a U.S. presidential election for decades, but in recent years, many of its leaders have risen to prominence in the Democratic Party. That will be on display at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. Medina Rep. Suzan DelBene, the new head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, will speak to the convention Wednesday. Seattle Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has already spoken at several smaller events, fresh off a Michigan trip campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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