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Innovative fish passage meant to revive Yakima River Basin salmon opens in Cle Elum
(The Center Square) – U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was in Cle Elum, Wash., Wednesday to highlight federally funded salmon restoration projects. Secretary Haaland joined Gov. Jay Inslee and state, local and Native American tribal leaders to celebrate the opening of almost 30 miles of critical habitat for salmon and steelhead populations above Cle Elum Dam via the completion of the juvenile fish passage facility. The goal...
Wildcats Tabbed to Win Lone Star Conference in Preseason Poll; Sweep Preseason Players of the Year
MCKINNEY, Texas – The Central Washington University football team was selected to win the Lone Star Conference for the 2024 season in the LSC Preseason Football poll announced Thursday during the LSC Football Media Day at McKinney ISD Stadium's Event Center. The Wildcats also swept the LSC Preseason Players of the Year as redshirt junior running back Tyler Flanagan was tabbed as the LSC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and senior safety Tanner Volk was named the LSC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year.
Local artists to lead summer workshops at Wenatchee Valley Museum
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, in collaboration with NCW Arts Alliance, has announced a new summer art workshop series featuring regional artists and educators, set to commence in August. The series, designed for participants aged 16 and above of all skill levels, will offer a...
Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now!) issued for Columbia Basin Fire burning in Tyler, Washington
TYLER, Wash. — Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now!) have been issued for a wildfire burning in southwest Spokane County. According to the Spokane County Evacuation Zone Lookup Map, Level 3 Evacuations have been issued for the following areas:. On Columbia Basin Highway between 25610 S Columbia Basin Highway and...
Eminent Domain Approved For Confluence Parkway Phase 1
Wenatchee is taking another step in building the Confluence Parkway project with approval from the city council to move forward with eminent domain. The process allows the city to condemn private property and tear down buildings that are in the way of the project. Jimmy Holman with Earhart's Collision Repair...
'The winds do not help': Officials speak about recent local fires
NACHES-On Friday morning, the Washington DNR hosted a press conference in Naches with Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz to discuss the local fires in Yakima County, and around the state. "I think it's pretty clear we are in the middle of fire season," Franz said. "Some really tough, challenging times." The...
AppleSox rally late to edge NorthPaws, clinch 10th series win
WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee AppleSox overcame a late deficit to secure a 5-4 victory against the Kamloops NorthPaws on Thursday night, clinching their 10th series win of the season. In a tightly contested match at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium, the AppleSox (28-14, 10-5 second half) demonstrated their resilience, scoring three...
Local UPS driver befriends child and does Yakima Good
YAKIMA-Every day, 3-year-old Saylor waits on the corner. He is waiting for his friend Justin, the friendly neighborhood UPS driver. "As soon as I round the corner, whether there's snow out or it's blazing hot, grandma comes out and here he is waving on the corner," said Justin Rhea, a UPS Service Provider.
On the hunt for breakfast in the Methow Valley
Restaurant challenges limit local options for residents, tourists. It’s a common question among locals and visitors alike:. “Where in the world can we get breakfast around here?”. Visitor center staffers such as Marlene Temple in Winthrop say they get that question a lot. Inquiring tourists won’t find an official...
Grace City Church Poised To Expand Sunnyslope Compound With New 22,000 Square Foot Building
Dominick Bonny is a columnist and contributor to Source ONE News. The City of Wenatchee’s Community Development Department on Tuesday gave a thumbs up to Grace City Church’s plan to build a new 22,000-square-foot building on the organization’s Sunnyslope compound at a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) hearing at City Hall.
Homeless Housing Network sets up shop in Wenatchee, connecting at-risk families to community resources
WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Homeless Housing Network (HHN) opened at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Downtown Wenatchee. It aims to connect community members who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to various local resources. Through teamwork with a plethora of local organizations, the HHN works to help at-risk Wenatchee inhabitants find independence, stability, and housing to meet their individual needs.
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