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Chelan-Douglas Health District Worried About Case Rate Increases, Demand for Vaccines
The Chelan-Douglas Health District says the two-county area has seen an increase in positive COVID cases for the third consecutive week to more than 200 per 100,000 people over a 14-day period.
Administrator Luke Davies says it's important to continue precautionary measures
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Waterville Days Canceled, Other Activities Planned
The 2021 edition of Waterville Days has been canceled though there will some events that try to make up for the big celebration.
Mayor Jill Daling-Thompson says it's take the Main Street Association a year to plan for Waterville Days.
"We're in such an area of insecurity with what's going to happen next, what the pandemic is going to be, when are things going to open up, that we just couldn'
Unemployment Rates in NCW Rise in February
The unemployment rates in North Central Washington were all higher for the month of February than January according to data released by the Employment Security Department.
Chelan County saw the biggest increase from 6.9% to 7.2%.
Douglas County saw a small increase to 7
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Early Tuesday Morning Fire Displaces Three Adults and Two Dogs
An early morning fire Tuesday displaced three adults and two dogs from their home on the 300 block of Pennsylvania Ave in Wenatchee.
Chelan County Fire District 1 PIO Kay McKellar says the call came in just after midnight.
"Everyone was out and the animals were accounted for
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Phase Finder Tool Being Phased Out
The online state Phase Finder tool will no longer required to schedule a vaccine appointment beginning Wednesday.
Chelan-Douglas Health District Administrator Luke Davies says they're trying to clear up any confusion surrounding eligibility
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Mass Vaccination Site Shifting Hours of Operation
The mass vaccination site at the Town Toyota Center is adjusting their hours beginning today.
Concerns over people who work 9-5 jobs not being able to get vaccinated means from Monday through Thursday, the new hours will be from 11 a.m
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West Coast League Announces New 2021 Schedule
The West Coast League announced changes to their 2021 schedule Thursday.
Wenatchee Applesox GM Allie Schenk says the new schedule will consist of the league’s U.S.-based members playing each other, and the league’s Canada-based members doing the same.
"Everyt
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Survey Shows Wenatchee Parents Want Full-Time School, Students and Staff Don’t
The Wenatchee School Board this week reviewed the results of a survey about a return to full-time, in-person instruction taken by parents, students and school staff.
Superintendent Paul Gordon says they got a mixed response with a majority of staff and students not wanting to come back next month
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Virtual Town Hall for Rep. Newhouse and Schrier Wednesday Night
The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual town hall with 4th District Congressman Dan Newhouse and 8th District Congresswoman Kim Schrier Wednesday night at 5 p.m.
The focus will be on helping small businesses in their recovery from the pandemic
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Chelan-Douglas Health District Seeing Rise in COVID Cases Amongst Young People
The Chelan-Douglas Health District says they are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases in youth and young adults as we are in Phase 3.
Despite more than 30% of our community being vaccinated, health officials say we are still at vulnerable point
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