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Another Cougar Reportedly Spotted in East Wenatchee
A cougar is lurking in East Wenatchee, according to the city's police department. This is not a first-time occurrence. On August 15, an East Wenatchee house cat was reportedly mauled by two roving cougars. The cat almost certainly died, though we never received confirmation of its fate. (As for the cougars, one apparently managed to elude capture; the other, from what we gather, was killed on sight.)
Cashmere students march toward a promising new school year
CASHMERE– Cashmere High School’s class of 2025 rode through town in a celebratory annual parade, kicking off the first day of yet another successful school year. With a promising football season in a new league, a constantly growing student body, and a heavy focus on academic rigor, Cashmere School District’s 2024/2025 school promises a great deal of development and fun for every student.
Second Bat Tests Positive For Rabies in Chelan Douglas County Area
Another bat in the Wenatchee area has tested positive for rabies. Chelan Douglas Health District confirms a bat that several individuals in the Chelan area encountered on Tuesday has shown a positive rabies test result at the state health lab. The encounter involved suspected contact with bare skin for several...
Local nonprofits ensure continuation of CSD K-8 art programs in 2024-2025 school year
LEAVENWORTH – Through a collaborative “Save the K-8 Art Teachers” effort, Village Art in the Park (VAP) and Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) were able to support the salaries of two art teachers and $6,000 worth of art supplies for Peshastin-Dryden Elementary, Alpine Lakes Elementary, and Icicle River Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year.
Portion of East Wenatchee Apple Capital Loop Trail to temporarily close on Wednesday
EAST WENATCHEE — Portions of the East Wenatchee side of the Apple Capital Loop Trail will temporarily close on Sept. 4. The scheduled closure will affect sections of the trail from Hydro Park to SE 3rd Street and from NE 9th Street to the Odabashian Bridge. Douglas County Transportation crews will be applying a fog seal treatment that is designed to improve and protect the pavement.
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