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Peshastin Library Ice Cream Social set for Saturday
PESHASTIN—The Friends of the Peshastin Library will host an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the library lawn. Though the library is temporarily closed and in the middle of an extensive remodel, the social will continue to be celebrated on the library lawn. The Friends of the Peshastin Library have put on the ice cream social for more than 50 years.
SUNDAY UPDATE: Fire agencies, state fire agencies fighting several wildfires across our region
REGIONAL - In Washington and in Oregon, fire agencies across our region are battling several wildfires. Some have been burning for days while others continue to pop up due to the hot, dry and windy conditions. Information on these fires is constantly changing. We will work to bring you the latest as soon as possible.
Could This Be Washington State’s Craziest New Roundabout?
Could This Be Washington State’s Craziest New Roundabout?. You might need a road map to discover how to navigate this crazy new roundabout in Washington State. The Washington State Department Of Transportation Unveils New Unique Roundabout. In a post from the Washington Department of Transportation, they unveiled a new...
One WA town was named “Best Small Town to Raise a Family”
Back in my 20s, I only wanted to live in big cities. My 22-year-old daughter is currently in that very same mindset. She says she probably won’t move back home to North Central Washington. But I have hope after talking to other families. It seems like me, my young daughter and many others resist the small towns - until, they get kids of their own. Then suddenly, the small town is the very place they needed to get to, yesterday!
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...
How did Washington’s crucial Columbia River get its name?
Most names in WA state are of Native origin. Like Okanogan, Nisqually, so on. So how did the Columbia River get its name? Was it of Native origin? After Christopher Columbus? The answer might surprise you!. How big is the Columbia River?. You may be taken aback by just how...
What is This Unique 1916 Building Doing In Wenatchee?
The building on Miller Street, across from Pioneer Middle School is passed by hundreds of vehicles and pedestrians every day. Many of those passing by may not realize the building constructed in Beaux-Arts style architecture in 1916 is a mausoleum. Who's buried there?. The Home of Peace is the marbled,...
Do Drive-In Theaters Still Exist in Washington?
One of my favorite memories of growing up was going to a drive-in Movie Theater. Many people have never been to one, and some have never even heard of them. They did make a small comeback during the pandemic, but it didn't last. So we're stuck with a few scattered around the state, as well as our heartfelt memories of the incredible theaters of yesteryear.
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