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Philip and More Lovable Dogs at Wenatchee Humane Society
Sweet boy Philip is 7 years young and searching for a cozy spot to call home. The dream for Philip is that a loving family will spoil him with the good life he truly deserves. His delightful personality can brighten anyone’s day. He adores attention, loves belly rubs, and treasures every moment with his people.
Bear conflicts give rise to new strategies in Leavenworth
Leavenworth is a major tourist attraction in the Northwest, drawing more than two million visitors a year. Also drawn to Leavenworth: Black bears, the native Cascades animals who normally shy away from people, but can become habituated over time by the easy availability of wasted food, unsecured garbage cans and other attractants.
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...
Managing bear encounters in the East Cascades
When conflicts emerge in the town of Leavenworth between humans and the black bears that share the Upper Valley, Rich Beausoleil is the Washington Fish and Wildlife officer likely to respond. Rich and his Karelian bear dog Milo help to trap or lethally remove problem bears throughout the state. But as Rich told NCWLIFE, a better solution is for humans to avoid tempting bears with garbage and easy food opportunities in the first place.
Ground Control: Craft Beer, Sustainability, and Community in Wenatchee
Since moving to Wenatchee from Charleston, SC, in April 2023, Danielle and Justin Dybowski have quickly made their mark on the local scene with their innovative establishment, Ground Control. Seeking a complete lifestyle change and proximity to Danielle's family, they fell in love with Wenatchee's natural beauty and charming downtown atmosphere.
Tourist city turns to bear-proofing downtown
Black bears, the native Cascades animals that normally shy away from people, can become habituated by the easy availability of wasted food. The city of Leavenworth is changing its approach to garbage handling in response. Part 1 of our series on bear-human conflicts in the Bavarian-themed tourist town.
Pizza on the move: Caravan Woodfired Pizza bakes artisanal pies anywhere and everywhere
LEAVENWORTH – For Caravan Woodfired Pizza, fresh, artisanal pizza is available wherever, and whenever, with its pizza oven on wheels. “It is a relatively simple business. You pull up with the oven, you make this mobile caravan kitchen, and then serve up to 100 to 150 pizzas at a big event, and then you break it down, and [it’s a] ‘See you next time,’ kind of thing,” said Semansky.
Wenatchee Humane Society Names Interim Executive Director
The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) has named an interim executive director. Longtime WVHS board member, Jane Provo, was appointed to the post by the non-profit's board of directors on Monday. The board says Provo brings a wealth of experience and compassion to the role, and Provo adds her interim...
Guy Fieri Diners Drive-Ins & Dives: Leavenworth’s 59er Diner
It was the classic New Jersey-style mirrored diner siding of the 59er Diner along Highway 2 that caught Guy Fieri’s attention. I know this because I, like Guy Fieri, used to visit these well-loved diners. Diners where you can order breakfast, lunch, or dinner menu items well into the late night hours - 24 hours a day.
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...
Tested and Approved Games for Kids on Washington Road Trips
I’ve made the mistake of having my son use his Game Boy on an ENTIRE trip from Wenatchee to Seattle. I had it all planned out: Get there and park in plenty of time to eat fish n’ chips at the best place to get ‘em: The Owl n’ Thistle. The only problem is my then 11-year-old son, Matthew, had a really bad tummy ache from looking down at his device the entire ride.
Join the Cashmere Candy Cult of Aplets & Cotlets
Aplets and Cotlets, you’ve either had them, and love them, or have had them and didn’t know what they were called. Or maybe you are rarity and haven’t tried them at all! Well lucky for you, you can!. Aplets in Cotlets in quaint Cashmere, WA has a...
Yonder Cider To Open Yonder East Taproom in Cashmere, Washington
After launching nearly four years ago in Wenatchee, Washington, Yonder Cider will open its second taproom in early August 2024. The new taproom named Yonder East will open in Cashmere, Washington at The Side Street, a few towns over from Yonder’s production facility. Yonder East is set to open on Saturday, August 3, a few weeks before Yonder’s four year anniversary.
Winlock girl, 7, honored as Washington State Rabbit Breeders Association's 'Rabbit Lady'
On June 21, 7-year-old Jamie Snedden and her mother, Natalie Merchant, both of Winlock, were in Cashmere competing in the Rabbit Royalty competition held by the Washington State Rabbit Breeders
Tierra Learning Center to host Leavenworth Wine Classic
LEAVENWORTH — Tierra Learning Center announced plans to host the inaugural Leavenworth Wine Classic on July 13. The event aims to celebrate and support the center's mission of empowering individuals with developmental disabilities through housing, employment services, and recreational programs. The gala dinner and auction, set to begin at...
Remembering when Leavenworth’s Arlene Wagner was on Conan
Remembering when Leavenworth’s Arlene Wagner Was on Conan O’Brien. I remember the hype of Conan O’Brien’s TV talk show moving from NBC to TBS. The well-promoted debut was on Monday night, November 8th, 2010. Conan’s first guest was Arlene Wagner, the curator of Leavenworth’s Nutcracker Museum.
‘Habituated’ bears pose high risks for humans
Camille Stemm is a retired nurse and a lifelong resident of Leavenworth and the Upper Valley. Two years ago, while stepping outside with her dog Pepper, she was attacked on her own doorstep by a mother bear who’d grown too accustomed to finding food among humans. Part 2 of our series on bear-vs.-human conflicts in Leavenworth.
Renovation of Pangborn Memorial Airport’s General Aviation Terminal set to begin in August
EAST WENATCHEE — On Tuesday, the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority awarded a contract for $6 million to Cascade Central Construction for the renovation of Pangborn Memorial Airport’s General Aviation Terminal. “General aviation encompasses a wide range of civil aviation operations such as aerial firefighting, medical transport, search and...
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