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Pioneer Fire grows to 7,180 acres
CHELAN — The Pioneer Fire northeast of Chelan has expanded to 7,180 acres, with containment remaining at 14%, fire officials reported Saturday. The blaze, which began on June 8, continues to challenge the 558 firefighters battling it under extreme weather conditions. Incident Commander Nate LeFevre of Northwest Incident Management...
Mary Walker’s Tammy Ward named regional classified employee of the year
The NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101(NEWESD) has selected Washtucna High School Math and Science Teacher Teena Vanderholm as 2025 Regional Teacher of the Year and Mary Walker School District Leadership Team District’s Secretarial Coordinator Tammy Ward as Regional Classified School Employee of the Year for 2024. Overseen by...
Wenatchee family's baby struggles with rare kidney and brain cancer
WENATCHEE — The Villanueva family received the kind of news no parent ever wants to hear. Their 8-month-old son, Julian, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer known as atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). This rare and malignant cancer is found in both Julian's kidney and brain, presenting a grim prognosis with a high likelihood of recurrence within a year, even with aggressive treatment.
Toppenish Rodeo celebrating its 89th year July 5 and 6
TOPPENISH, Wash.-The Toppenish Rodeo is set for Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6. 2024 marks the 89th year of the Toppenish Rodeo, with events each night starting at 7 p.m. Adult tickets for the rodeo are $18 for one day or $33 for both days, senior citizen and veterans prices are $15 for one day or $27 for both and youth tickets are $13 for one day and $23 for both. Children ages 5 and under are free.
Davis Fogle, the No. 38 overall recruit in 2025 class, commits to Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. — Zags got dudes, gaining their first commitment out of the class of 2025. Davis Fogle, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard and No. 38 overall recruit for his class, announced his commitment to the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Thursday. The Washington native was named the 2023 Northwest Conference Player...
CDHD Urges Wenatchee Valley Residents to Stay Indoors
As you may have noticed, air quality conditions in the Wenatchee Valley are under assault thanks to the ongoing Balsamroot Fire, which now stands at 250 acres. The Chelan-Douglas Health District is urging people to stay indoors during this "period of unhealthy air quality." A CDHD news release instructs residents...
¡Wepa! Win Free Tickets to the First Ever Latin Summer Festival at SOZO
The Latin Summer Festival is hosting its first ever event, and this year it will be held outdoors on the lawn at the SOZO Sports Complex. Similar to other popular music festival and events in Yakima County, this event will especially cater to lovers of banda music. Nine major heavy...
Post Falls Police face staffing crunch amid city's growth
POST FALLS — As the city's population swells, the Post Falls Police Department grapples with a severe staffing shortage, forcing officers into grueling 12-hour shifts with no overlap. Officer Ryan Dalke, who juggles multiple roles within the department, has witnessed the strain firsthand. "It's been kind of a downhill...
First heat wave of the season will bring scorching temps in the 90s and 100s across the region
Excessive Heat Alerts are in place across all of Washington, most of Oregon and Idaho this week as triple-digit temperatures arrive during the first heat wave of the year. From Saturday to Friday, the Inland Northwest will be under either an Excessive Heat Warning or Advisory as daytime highs reach well into the 90s and triple digits, especially by Tuesday and Wednesday -- Spokane is under the warning. Sunday's forecast highs will trend in the low-to-high 90s for most of eastern Washington and North Idaho, with Spokane's high temperature expected to reach 96 degrees. However, places like Lewiston, Tri-Cities, and Vantage will cruise into the triple digits.
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