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Chelan PUD Outage in Wenatchee
Chelan PUD is investigating a power outage effecting about 900 customers in Wenatchee near between 5th and Castlerock. The outage was reported about 5:30pm Tuesday afternoon. The estimated time to restore service is approximately 10pm.
Wenatchee Woman Accused Of Felony Theft At Chelan Walmart
A 31-year-old Wenatchee woman faces felony theft charges after deputies say she pushed a shopping cart full of items out of the Chelan Walmart, without attempting to pay for anything. Deputies were called to a reported theft from the store by a white woman in her 40’s with blonde hair...
Wenatchee Among Top 10 Airbnb Trending 4th Of July Destinations
Wenatchee is being identified as a top 10 trending destination for the 4th of July weekend. The designation comes from Airbnb, which named other smaller cities across the country to the list, including close by Cle Elum. The online rental source for homestays across the country says the towns on...
Wenatchee Police Captain Reinfeld Named New Department Chief
Wenatchee officially has a new Police Chief as Captain Edgar Reinfeld has been selected for the position by Mayor Mike Poirier. Reinfeld has been with the Police Department for more 22 years, having alternated oversight of the operations and administrative bureaus, and is also known for pioneering a regional mental health field response team.
WVHS appoints Jane Provo as interim executive director
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society’s board of directors announced the hiring of Jane Provo as the new interim executive director on Monday after the sudden departure of James Pumphrey last week. Pumphrey left his role as executive director of the animal agency on June 21, and...
Transformation Of Pangborn Airport Building To Start In August
There are plans to break ground next month on major renovations to the Pangborn Airport General Aviation building. The roughly $7.7 million project is meant to transform the 1960's era building into a state-of-the-art gateway for business travelers entering the Wenatchee Valley. Image of Before and After of renovated Pabgborn...
Stemilt's Brianna Shales Discusses Organic Produce Summit Showcase
WENATCHEE, WA - The last two times I visited my local Sprouts Farmers Market store, Stemilt’s Artisan Organics® cherries were on display front and center—earning a quick add to my basket. I know many consumers have had the same experience with the grower’s organic fruit, which will also be on display at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit (OPS) this year.
Founding Nirvana Member To Play Wenatchee PAC For Political Party
A founding member of legendary Seattle grunge rock band Nirvana is coming to the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee. Krist Novoselic’s Bonafide Band will play at the PAC next Friday, July 12th. PAC Director of Marketing Alex Haley says the concert will support Novoselic's new Cascade Party of...
Dutch Bros To Open Fourth Wenatchee Valley Location
The coffee chain, Dutch Bros, will open a new location in Olds Station later this year. The company's website says the new store will be located at 149 Easy Street next to Planet Fitness and the Gateway Cinemas. The new location will add to the Wenatchee Valley's three other Dutch...
Wenatchee School Superintendent Gets New Contract, Declines Raise
Wenatchee School Superintendent Kory Kalahar is now working under a two-year contract after the school board approved new terms that eliminate the interim designation and extend his tenure by a year. Kalahar was hired as an interim superintendent for two years in July of 2023. He's now under contract though...
Wenatchee Valley’s affordable housing crisis: Senior citizens face long waitlists and cultural barriers
In Wenatchee, Garden Terrace and other low-income senior housing facilities are overwhelmed with demand, painting a complex picture of the city’s multicultural, yet unevenly served, population. Despite the diversity, affordable senior-housing units are predominantly occupied by white residents, with only a small fraction belonging to Latino and other minority...
Wenatchee AppleSox set to host Military Appreciation Night on Tuesday
WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee AppleSox will return to action on Tuesday, July 2, hosting a Military Appreciation Night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. The AppleSox will face off against the Victoria HarbourCats, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM. The event, presented by NCW News, offers free admission to...
Stemilt Project SEARCH Second Year Graduates Seek Employment Opportunities; Zach Williams and Terry Brown Comment
WENATCHEE, WA - Stemilt is continuing to foster both its own community and the future workforce as it sees off its second graduates of its Project SEARCH Program. “May their journey be filled with love, happiness, and fulfillment,” Zach Williams, Stemilt’s Director of People Experience, said. “Whether they find their new jobs here at Stemilt, or in the community, we wish them the very best! Not only do they learn something new during their time here, so do we. We will remember them as Stemilters for their integrity and bringing their best to the table.”
Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney Drops All Charges Against Former Special Education Teacher
Dominick Bonny is a columnist and contributor to Source ONE News. The Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney’s office dropped all charges against Darren Hunter on Friday, June 28. Hunter, 53, is a former special education teacher from Kent now residing in Chelan. He was facing charges of rape in the first degree, assault second degree, robbery first degree, kidnapping first degree, and two counts of possession with intent to deliver.
4th Of July Notice: Fireworks Not Allowed In National Forest
The Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest is reminding visitors about fireworks as the 4th of July approaches. "The main message for us is, come enjoy the national forest but leave your fireworks at home, because fireworks, exploding targets and other pyrotechnic devices are illegal in the national forest," said National Forest spokesperson Robin DeMario.
Concerned Stehekin Residents Get Another Update On Pioneer Fire
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is staying involved with information about the Pioneer Fire on the shore of Lake Chelan. Sheriff Mike Morrison and other high ranking sheriff's office personnel were on hand for a second organized presentation from multi agencies to Stehekin residents Monday afternoon. The Pioneer Fire continues...
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