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CDHD addresses rumors of toxic algae in the Columbia River
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District took to Facebook on Tuesday to officially address circulating rumors of toxic algae blooms in the Columbia River. Cyanobacteria is an algae most commonly found in lakes and ponds. The algae appears as a green, blue scum atop the water and can be toxic to both pets and humans; causing both nerve and liver poisoning.
2024 Washington Governor’s Smart Communities Award Winners Announced
The Washington State Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the 12 winners of the 2024 Governor’s Smart Communities Awards. Presented annually since 2006, the Governor’s Smart Communities Awards recognize local governments and their partners for exceptional land use planning and development. “Each year, I get to elevate...
Possible price hike on personalized plates would help WA wildlife
If you’ve got a personalized license plate, it may surprise you to know that the money you paid for it went toward caring for and protecting wildlife in Washington. That may help soften the blow of a price hike on plate renewals that the state Department of Fish and Wildlife will ask lawmakers to approve […]
How Bad Will Washington’s Winter Be? Farmers’ Almanac Says…
When summer hits, all I hear from family members and friends is, “It’s too hot!!!”. Then, a couple of months later, when winter hits, all they say is, “It’s too cold!!!”. And in that rare time frame between the two extremes, I get, “It’s too pumpkin’...
Washington Costco Stores To Start Scanning Members At Entrance
Like a scene from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings, now Costco greeters will stab their staffs into the ground and scream:. And then scan your member card and allow you to pass!. Okay, well, I’m sure it won’t be that dramatic (unless we’re lucky), but Costco...
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...
NW coastal tribes face severe climate change problems but can’t get money for help: report
Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change — from rising seas to severe heat — but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a report released this week found. The tribes...
Washington dentist’s permit to sedate suspended after man died while undergoing procedure
A Lakewood dentist's permit to sedate patients was indefinitely suspended recently due to unsafe practices after a medically fragile man died while undergoing a procedure to have multiple teeth removed. The state Department of Health's Dental Quality Assurance Commission and Thi Nguyen, who owns Gravelly Lake Dentistry, agreed to an...
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 8/14/24
The Bellingham Bells are in Wenatchee for the North Division Championship tonight. They’re facing the AppleSox for a chance to advance to the West Coast League championship game. The AppleSox boast the strongest hitting in the league after finishing first in batting average, runs scored and total bases during...
Chick-fil-A Meeting With City On Possible N. Wenatchee Ave. Site
Fast food chain Chick-fil-A is planning to build a restaurant on North Wenatchee Avenue. The company has filed a pre-application meeting with the City of Wenatchee’s Community Development Department to discuss a possible building permit. The proposed location is on two empty lots owned by the city at 1551...
Estes Butte Fire | WA | August 14, 2024
The ESTES BUTTE FIRE is located 16 miles northwest of Plain (Chelan County), 14 miles north of Leavenworth along the Wenatchee River, and near the Rock Trail and Estes Butte Trail in Washington State. It was one of many lightning-sparked wildfires on August 13, 2024. It is burning on the...
NCWLIFE Evening News August 14, 2024
A few stories we're following for you tonight, A man accused of firing gunshots outside a Leavenworth concert venue faces criminal charges, and is undergoing mental health treatment. A Wenatchee driver has allegedly admitted to striking and injuring a bicyclist with his car last weekend. And a 17-year-old driver was killed and four younger children were injured in a single-car accident last night on Highway 155, five miles south of Nespelem.
Retired Navy captain from Seattle to compete in 'The Golden Bachelorette'
SEATTLE — A retired Navy captain from Seattle is set to compete to win the heart of the inaugural Golden Bachelorette beginning this September. Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos in a "heartbreaking decision" left “The Golden Bachelor" after a medical concern with her daughter, according to ABC. Vassos also...
Council Sacrificed $7.75 Million in Mental Health Funding to Mayor’s Plan to Avoid New Taxes on Big Businesses
At Tuesday’s meeting, the city council voted again to reject Council Member Tammy Morales's amendment to restore the $20 million the previous council approved for mental health services and gun violence prevention programming for Seattle Public Schools students. While proponents left disappointed, Council Member Cathy Moore, in what sounded...
Chick-fil-A bringing back its Banana Pudding Milkshake after 13-year US hiatus
Chick-fil-A has announced the return of its Banana Pudding Milkshake, a fan favorite that has been absent from the menu for 13 years. The nostalgic dessert is making its way back to locations nationwide, offering a sweet twist on the classic Southern treat. Originally debuted in 2011, the Banana Pudding...
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