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UPDATE-2nd Account Created for Okanogan Firefighter Brett Read
A GoFundMe account and the "Brett Read Burn Recovery Fund" at North Cascades Bank have been set up for Brett Read, the 38 year old volunteer with Okanogan County Fire District #8 who was injured Saturday while fighting the Grass Valley Fire near Grand Coulee...
Brush Fire Near Soap Lake
A brushfire is reported on SR28 near MP55, about one mile east of Soap Lake. Ryan Wectenwald with the Grant County Sheriff's Office said Grant County Fire District #5 and #7 and Ephrata Fire were on scene.
Graduation Set for First WVC Four Year Nursing Program
The inaugural graduation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is Friday, Aug. 17 in the Music and Art Center at Wenatchee Valley College. There will be a poster presentation at 1 p.m. and a pinning ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Fa...
Progress On Cougar Creek Fire; 28% Containment
The Cougar Creek Fire is currently 28% contained and just over 31 thousand acres. Firefighters will continue burnout operations on the south and southwest perimeter and hold lines along the east side of the fire. Firefighters are still conducting burn out operations for structure protection in the Entiat River Valley.
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Grass Valley Fire Nearly Contained; Evacuation Orders To Be Lifted Wednesday
The Grass Valley Fire was estimated at 75, 537 acres Tuesday with 87% containment. The change in acres is due to some updated GPS information. There was no fire growth Tuesday. Fire crews have taken advantage of calm conditions this week to strengthen the perimeter, as well as working their way into the interior of the fire. Information Offic...
Cougar Creek Fire Grows to 31,000+ Acres
The Cougar Creek Fire grew to just over 31,00 acres by Tuesday morning. Today, firefighters are using favorable weather conditions to prepare holding lines ahead of winds predicted for Wednesday and Thursday. The fiRe has threatened 300 residential and commercial structures but none have been damaged.
The C...
Rabid Bat Discovery in Cashmere
The Chelan-Douglas Health District says another rabid bat was found, this time in Cashmere.
The animal was found on Friday of last week at Meadow Sweet Place in Cashmere. The bat was tested and discovered to have rabies. If anyone came into contact with the bat, you are asked to reach out to your local health jurisdiction or health care provider. The sam...
Shiny, New 59er Diner to Arrive in Coles Corner Wednesday
The new 59er Diner is on it's way to Coles Corner. The popular roadside diner was destroyed by a kitchen fire in 2016 but owner Joe Cannata says his replacement 50's style, shiny metal diner will be delivered Wednesday. Cannata found the company in Atlanta, one of two companies in the country still manufacturing diners using the same modular construction in use since the 50's. The ori...
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City Council District Maps and Council Assignments Expected Aug. 23rd
The City of Wenatchee has announced details on the transition to a district based election system.
The Council will have updated maps and determine district assignments and term information for council members at the August 23rd Council meeting...
Free Meals for All Kids at Seven Wenatchee Schools
Seven schools in the Wenatchee School District will provide free meals to all students regardless of family or household income starting this fall. The District is participating in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program called Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The CEP a
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