Adrienne Douke
Wine, Women and Shoes Raises $150,000 for Cancer Patients in North Central Washington
The first annual Wine, Women and Shoes on April 15, 2022 was a fabulous success, raising almost $150,000. Wellness Place Executive Director Julie Lindholm said Wine Women and Shoes is a nationally known fundraiser. "Wine, Women and Shoes is a nationally known event that is put on all over the nation for non-profits
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Deadly Crash On Highway 97 Under Investigation
A fatal crash occurred Friday afternoon at 2:32 p.m. about three miles north of Riverside, on Highway 97 in Okanogan County. A two car crash sent two people to the hospital, and left one person dead.
Thirty eight year old Gabbriella Garcia Harrison lost control of her 2014 Chevrolet Camaro as she was traveling south on Highway 97
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Community Foundation of North Central Washington Promotes Community Philanthropy With The ‘Give 10 Program’
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington has opened a grant funding request program called Give 10. The CFNCW is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing grant funding to a variety of good causes in our region, such as public schools, libraries, museums, parks, law enforcement, health services, and local non profit agencies
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Quincy Chamber Of Commerce Kicks Off Summer Fun With Block Parties
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 2nd annual B Street Block Party series this summer. Beginning June 16, 2022, Microsoft will sponsor the Quincy Chamber of Commerce: 'Kick Off the B Street Block Party Season-Business After Hours' event with food, breweries, and live entertainment
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Investigation Examines Use of Deadly Force in Shooting Near Apple Blossom Festival
North Central Washington Special Investigative Unit detectives continue to examine evidence regarding the the use of deadly force at the Living Hope Community Church last Saturday morning, leaving the subject, East Wenatchee resident 36 year old Alexander J
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Wildfire Resilience Grant Now Available To Homeowners in Squilchuck Valley
The Chelan County Fire District 1 was awarded a Wildfire Resilience Grant for homeowners in Squilchuck Valley. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management District) provided the grant funding in response to increased wildfire activity in North Central Washington in recent years
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Apple Century Bike Ride Registration Open Now
The Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary has opened registration for the 35th Annual Apple Century Bike Ride, scheduled for September 10, 2022. Apple Century Bike Ride Chair Alan Walker says the bike ride has a long tradition in Wenatchee. "The Apple Century Bike Ride is an event that has been put on for the last 35 years by the Sunrise Wenatchee Rotary Club
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Douglas County Commissioner Mark Straub Runs For Re-Election
Douglas County Commissioner, Republican Mark Straub is running for re-election.
Straub is currently running unopposed for his District 3 seat.
According to the state Public Disclosure Commission, Straub has not raised any funds.
In a 2018 General Election race Straub won easily, receiving 65% of the vote against Republican Norman Tupling
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Wenatchee Valley College Foundation To Host Jazz Concert
Jazz music aficionados can mark their calendar for May 17, to enjoy a night of sophisticated entertainment. The Wenatchee Valley College Music department is hosting a jazz concert Tuesday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Grove Recital Hall- Music and Art Center (MAC)
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Wenatchee’s Apple Blossom Festival Enjoys Sunny Skies And Good Times
By all accounts the Apple Blossom Festival and Parade was a great success. Even though the weatherman called for gray skies and rain, Mother Nature trumped the weather report and sent sunshine and blue skies instead. Veteran parade participant Wenatchee City Mayor Frank Kuntz applied sunscreen in lieu of bringing his umbrella
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