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Signatures submitted for Washington initiative prohibiting restrictions on access to natural gas
Welcome to the Monday, July 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Signatures submitted for Washington initiative prohibiting restrictions on access to natural gas. Republican incumbents have lost at a higher rate than Democratic incumbents in all even-years but one since 2010.
Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds
Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is — just that at least 1.5% of the teachers aren’t qualified for their jobs. That’s according to a new state audit, which found that alongside high vacancy rates in special education, a “significant number of […] The post Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds appeared first on Washington State Standard.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
30-day Residency Requirement for Washington State Voter Registration Struck Down
A 30-day residency requirement to register to vote in Washington state will not go into effect, after a federal judge struck it down. Under the requirement, eligible voters would not have been able to register within 30 days, even if they moved from one locality to another within the state.
Chelan County PUD considers framework for billing large-load customers
WENATCHEE — On Monday, Chelan County PUD commissioners discussed adopting a framework to help the utility meet the rising demand for large-load electricity in a way that protects service reliability and customer rates. Large-load customers include data centers, manufacturing plants and other power-intensive operations. PUD staff members recommended framework...
Woman arrested for dealing drugs out of home
WENATCHEE — One woman was arrested for allegedly dealing drugs after the Columbia River Drug Task Force conducted a two-month surveillance of her Wenatchee home. Twenty-eight-year-old Wylie Peart was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and maintaining a drug property.
Updated Confluence Parkway Project design keeps Denny’s & The Igloo | Phase 1 to break ground spring of 2025
WENATCHEE — During an open house last night, the City of Wenatchee shared updated design plans for the Confluence Parkway Project and says Phase 1 is scheduled to break ground next spring. Updated designs for the roughly $134 million parkway and bridge project will spare both Denny’s and The...
East Wenatchee Man Gets Plea Deal In Shooting At VA Clinic
The 54-year-old man police shot and injured after they say he shot into the Wenatchee veteran's clinic last December is pleading guilty to reduces charges. Troy Allen McMaster pleaded guilty Monday to malicious mischief and aiming and discharging a firearm. Police say he fired shots and rammed his truck into...
Pipe break cuts water to East Wenatchee irrigation customers
EAST WENATCHEE — A pipe break at one of the Wenatchee Valley’s major irrigation systems has left many East Wenatchee customers without water to treat their land during the driest part of the year. The Upper Columbia Irrigation District, formerly the Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District, says the problem...
Beya is the Wenatchee Valley Pet of the Week.
Beya is an 11-year-old with a big smile. A sweet girl, she is seeking a loving home where she is the center of attention. Beya does well when she goes for walks on a leash and enjoys strolling at her own pace and taking in the surroundings. She knows how...
Thunder in the Valley was literally lights out Saturday night.
They had some electrical problems with the lights but still got some racing in Saturday at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval…. Ephrata’s Bart Hector, Jr. took first place in the Rockstar Energy B-Mod Ted Mitchell Showdown. Hayden, Idaho’s Jeff Bird was second followed by Quincy’s Glenn Knutson.
‘Fish War’ documentary highlights tribal leaders’ fight
A documentary that showcased tribal leaders emerging as environmental guardians to safeguard salmon was presented at the Numerica Performing Arts Center on June 27 in Wenatchee. Randy Lewis, an emeritus board member of the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, began the screening of “Fish War” with a prayer. Lewis,...
New Wenatchee Planned Parenthood location responds to greater amount of abortions in Washington
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Planned Parenthood health center in Wenatchee last week. According to Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and Northern Idaho (PPGWNI), the center replaces a smaller building that had fewer facilities. In a 2023 statement anticipating the soft opening...
Remembering when Leavenworth’s Arlene Wagner was on Conan
Remembering when Leavenworth’s Arlene Wagner Was on Conan O’Brien. I remember the hype of Conan O’Brien’s TV talk show moving from NBC to TBS. The well-promoted debut was on Monday night, November 8th, 2010. Conan’s first guest was Arlene Wagner, the curator of Leavenworth’s Nutcracker Museum.
Drainage Concerns: DPW investigates after complaint filed
MANSFIELD — A man from Mansfield has filed a complaint against the Mansfield Department of Public Works regarding drainage work on town roads. Brian Coleman, a town council member, filed the complaint as a town resident.
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