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Meet The Wenatchee Humane Society Pet of the Week: Hamtaro
Hamtaro is this week's featured Pet of the Week at Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) Hamtaro is a 3 year old cattle dog mix. His sweet soul has captured the hearts of the WVHS staff because he is incredibly tender and cuddly. He will be the sweetest companion once he...
Lake Chelan Hospital completes memorial brick installation
CHELAN—Lake Chelan Health Hospital has completed the installation of its latest batch of memorial bricks, representing the final phase of Hospital Guild Y's successful fundraising project. The Guild, a volunteer organization that has supported the local hospital since 1965, recently placed 69 laser-etched memorial bricks from its last sale...
Young cowboys and cowgirls set to compete at annual Chelan Jr. Rodeo
CHELAN – Young rodeo enthusiasts and their families are gearing up for the annual Chelan Jr. Rodeo on Saturday, July 27 and 28. The rodeo is put on by the Chelan Rustlers Saddle Club and draws contestants from all over the state and parts of Idaho. This year's competition...
130-mile stretch of I-84 in eastern Oregon shut down because of wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest scrambled Tuesday, July 23, to contain two fires that were threatening several small towns in Oregon, and a key stretch of interstate connecting Oregon and Idaho was shut down as flames advanced. Authorities ordered Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon shut down...
Fire chief, homeowner reflect on devastating 1994 Washington wildfires 30 years later
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — This year marks 30 years since multiple wildfires ravaged across Washington state, destroying dozens of homes and forcing evacuations across the state. Now, in that same area, current residents are battling their own fight against fires. The year 1994 started with major drought. After a hot...
Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming
Less than half of Washington residents eligible for a tax credit aimed at low-income working families received it last year — the first year it was available. Still, the state met its goal of reaching at least 40% of those eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit, according to a recent Department of Revenue report. […] The post Thousands of low-income WA families qualify for a tax credit they aren’t claiming appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Washington gray wolves to remain classified as an endangered species
(The Center Square) – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has decided not to change the endangered species status of gray wolves in the state. In a pair of 5-4 votes on Friday, the commission rejected the recommendation of the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife to downlist the wolves to either "threatened" or "sensitive." Downlisting the wolves would have meant lesser penalties for poaching, as well as somewhat easier access to permits to kill wolves that attack livestock. ...
Gov. Inslee appoints Pat Sullivan to lead state budget office
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed former State Rep. Pat Sullivan, whose 47th District includes parts of Kent, Covington and Auburn, to serve as director of the Washington State Office of Financial Management. Sullivan, of Covington, served 18 years in the state House before retiring in 2022. He served 12 years as...
DNR to rely on contract crews, aviation, engine strike teams in place of Larch crews
If a wildfire were to spark in southwest Washington, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), it can utilize engine strike teams, contract crews and aviation to suppress
Malaga Park Upgrades Coming Soon, Waterfront Plans Moving Ahead
A bit more is known about Chelan County's plans to expand and upgrade Malaga Community Park. Park upgrades include installing a modern, water-efficient irrigation system, planting shade trees and turfgrass in high recreation areas and the removal of debris. In addition, the reintroduction of native plants will restore the sagebrush-steppe...
Cashmere's Simonson scores Hall of Fame honor after 44 years of officiating
CASHMERE– After 44 years of officiating sports games both in the local area and statewide, Cashmere local Steve Simonson is looking forward to his induction into the Washington Officials Association (WOA) Hall of Fame. Simonson originally grew up in Indiana, making the move out to Washington in 1976. After...
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