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City of Soap Lake reports sewage leak near beach
SOAP LAKE - A sewage spill near Soap Lake's West Beach happened on Saturday, according to the city's mayor. Mayor Allen DuPuy received a call at 4:04 PM, alerting him that effluent was emerging from a manhole cover near the men's restroom at West Beach. He immediately contacted Public Works Supervisor Darrin Fronsman and staffer Colton Keeler, who were already informed of the situation by an alert citizen enjoying the day at the beach.
Ice cream eating contest to benefit terminally ill children
SPOKANE, Wash. – An ice cream eating contest will taking place at Brick West Brewing Wednesday to benefit the Wishing Star Foundation. The event, which is open to the public and will start at 6 p.m., will help fund granting wishes to terminally ill children. “Ten local teams will...
JR Simplot donates $50K to CAA
Jul. 23—MOSES LAKE — The word went out from coaches and advisors — the JR Simplot company was stepping up to help out the Moses Lake School District extracurricular program with a $50,000 donation. The coaches and advisors suggested the students should turn out to show their appreciation. And they did, on a hot sunny Monday afternoon outside the new Simplot facility under construction. ...
Car Driver Airlifted To Wenatchee After SR 243 Head On With Semi
A car driver has serious injuries from a head-on crash with an 18-wheeler on State Route 243 about five miles north of Mattawa late Tuesday afternoon. The 18-wheeler was traveling southbound on the highway when it crossed the centerline and crashed head-on into an oncoming 2018 Subaru Forrester driven by 70-year-old Terri Haupt-Davis.
CMI plans Ambrosia Gold back-to-school snack promotion
July 22nd, 2024 Wenatchee, WA—This back-to-school season, CMI Orchards BB #:134183 is excited to introduce Ambrosia Gold apples in HERO packaging, combining the gold standard of Ambrosia apples with a kid-friendly, empowering program. Joel Hewitt, Vice President of Sales, explains this powerful pairing offers retailers a turnkey program to...
Stemilt's Brianna Shales Highlights Retail Strategies Ahead of Rare Pear Season
WENATCHEE, WA - Retailers still have the opportunity to take advantage of a rare crop despite the 2024 pear crop’s projection to be the smallest in 40 years. With volume presenting a challenge in the category, Stemilt is helping retailers ensure success with five key tips for driving pear sales during this window.
Cool Down Coming For Wenatchee & NCW; Winds, Fire Danger Remain
North Central Washington has cooled off after several weeks of especially hot weather, and it's about to cool down even more. National Weather Service Meteorologist Charlotte Dewey says we'll see lower temperatures and a good bit of wind from a dry cold front coming off the Pacific Ocean. "And I...
AppleSox look to stay perfect vs NorthPaws
The AppleSox are back in action tonight in West Coast League play…. The Kamloops NorthPaws come to town for a 6:35 game. The two teams played north of the border a month ago with Wenatchee sweeping all three games, outscoring the NorthPaws 30-to-8. Quincy Vasser will be on the bump...
Vietnam Veteran honored with Quilt of Valor in Chelan Valley ceremony
CHELAN—Vietnam veteran Daniel Smith was honored with a handmade quilt from the Quilts of Valor Foundation, which recognized his military service and contributions to the community. The Lake Chelan Valley chapter of the foundation presented Smith, a member of VFW Post 6853, with a red, white, and blue comforter...
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
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