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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,...
Mild middle of week weather for western Oregon, Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Seasonal temperatures and sunshine remain around the Portland, Vancouver metro area on Wednesday. Afternoon highs will return to the low to mid-80s on Wednesday – about normal for this time of the year. Sunny skies will also continue as haze lingers along the horizon. Clouds will increase slightly along the coast as a light drizzle or two is possible during the morning hours.
Save the Date: East Wenatchee Police Host National Night Out Party
East Wenatchee Police Department is hosting National Night out on Wednesday, July 31st and nearly every local 1st responder agency in the area is participating. National Night Out is a free community gathering organized for families to meet local officers and first responders in a fun setting. There will be lot's of equipment and emergency apparatus from different agencies on display so kid's can get an up close look and ask questions about what they are seeing. A highlight will be the arrival and landing of the Chelan County Sheriff's helicopter.
Road Improvements Coming To 3rd St NE By Eastmont High School
The City of East Wenatchee is making improvements to 3rd Street NE in front of Eastmont High School. The school district has been concerned about the lack of a safe crossing at the driveway to the High School. Evaluation of the 3rd Street corridor between North Georgia Avenue and North...
Less than half of WA families who qualify for new tax credit are applying
(The Center Square) – Washington state officials say they are on track to meet the goal of having 50% of eligible families applying for and receiving a tax credit for moderate- and low-income families by this time next year. The Working Families Tax Credit is an annual tax refund for Washington residents worth up to $1,255, depending on income level and the number of qualifying children in a household. According...
WA utilities prepare public for possible power shutdowns to prevent wildfires
(The Center Square) – Puget Sound Energy and other utility companies in Washington state are preparing for the possibility of cutting the power in high-risk wildfire conditions. It has been a relatively quiet start to the fire season across Washington so far, though a large fire, called the Pioneer Fire is burning about 30,000 acres along the northeast side of Lake Chelan in central Washington. The goal of what is...
State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Black Canyon Fire
Yakima County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Black Canyon Fire located in Yakima County, near the town of Selah. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 23, 2024, at 11:15 a.m. at the request of Fire Chief Jim Lange, Yakima County Fire District 2.
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