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Chelan County Will Pursue Code Compliance Complaints Against Christian Crosses
Chelan County Sheriff Mke Morrison says his office will be contacting the owners of the Christian cross located on Wenatchee Heights above the city of Wenatchee and another under construction on Tumwater Mountain outside Leavenworth over code compliance violations. Chelan County Community Development Director Deanna Walter has determined the crosses...
Leavenworth Touts Newly Reopened, Disabled-Friendly Playground
The City of Leavenworth is touting a newly reopened playground on the site of the long-shuttered Osborn Elementary School. According to a Leavenworth press release, playground renovations were funded partly by an ARPA grant. The cost of equipment, installation and "pour-in-place rubber surfacing" amounted to just shy of $1 million.
Know What’s Funny? Leavenworth NOT Listed as a Top 10 X-mas Town
School is officially back in session. Pumpkin Spice lattes are available for purchase, and as of last week, you can buy your kids their Halloween costumes at Costco. It may be early to think about Christmas, but we just stumbled upon another publication that doesn’t think Leavenworth is a top-ten Christmas town.
RiverCom Purchasing East Wenatche Site for New Dispatch Center Location
RiverCom 911 is purchasing land in East Wenatchee for the eventual construction of a new Regional emergency services dispatch center. Executive Director Dog Jones says after 20 years, RiverCom has outgrown the current facilities on the third floor of the Wenatchee Police Department. Jones said a 2019 study determined to...
Leavenworth Seeks Applicants for Design Review Board Vacancy
The City of Leavenworth is seeking candidates for an open position on its Design Review Board. This is a volunteer citizen advisory board. It exists to "maintain and further" the town's singular aesthetic. The Alpine-style wonderscape is, of course, a major tourism hub, dripping with rustic old-timey charm. Far from ornamental, this charm is pivotal to Leavenworth's "economic well-being," though the city is pushing to diversify its economy.
Opinion: Data centers bring prosperity, investment to our communities
QUINCY - In the heart of Central Washington, the growth of data centers has sparked a profound transformation, revitalizing our communities and driving regional prosperity. Cities like Quincy and East Wenatchee have emerged as hubs of technological advancement and economic growth. Data centers are more than digital storage facilities; they...
Leavenworth hosts grand reopening of new, inclusive Osborn playground
LEAVENWORTH – Dozens gathered at the Osborn Elementary School to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated playground on Aug. 30. “It's wonderful to see it come together, and a beautiful testament to the work we put in and the city's support, and it's exciting to see everybody here enjoying it, and lots of ages too…[It’s] a place for people to gather,” said Neighborhood Playground Committee’s Maggie Richter.
Chelan County awards $1.2M for development, housing projects
WENATCHEE - Chelan County commissioners have allocated nearly $1.2 million in grants to support economic development and affordable housing initiatives in the area. The funds, distributed through the Cascade Public Infrastructure Fund (CPIF) grant program, will benefit five local projects. The CPIF program, now in its fourth year, finances public...
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...
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.
Chelan PUD holds public meeting in Leavenworth on proposed rate increase extension
LEAVENWORTH – Chelan County PUD is considering extending its current rate plan of three to four percent annual rate increases for an additional two years to address the rising cost of providing service. The rate plan started under the 2020-2024 strategic plan, with a four percent annual increase in...
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