Kalie Drago
Forest Service Invites Rock Climbers to Summer Volunteer Work
Rock climbers interested in volunteer work have an opportunity available this summer with the Methow Valley Ranger District. The district is seeking two individuals to join the Climbing Ranger program June through September.
"Climbing rangers inform people, on and off the rocks, about climbing-related topics such as Leave No Trace principles, local regulations, and climbing ethics," sai
Quincy Police and US Marshal’s Office Offer $1,000 Award for Information on Murder Suspect
US Marshals are assisting Quincy Police in locating suspect, Horacio Morales Perez, for the murder investigation of an 18-year-old high school student.
According to Captain Ryan Green, the US Marshals have offered a reward up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the location and arrest of Horacio
Morales Perez is an 18 year old Hispanic man, 5’09”, and 175 pounds. Anyone wit
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State Seeks Input on Name Changes for Derogatory Named Land Features, Including in Chelan County
The Washington State Committee on Geographic Names is accepting feedback as the U.S. Department of Interior prepares to change the name of 18 geographic features in the state.
The land features are currently named after the same derogatory term for indigenous women, including a lake and ridge in Chelan County
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DNR, Fish & Wildlife and Bureau of Land Management Tackle Okanogan County Prescribed Burns
Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management are coordinating on Okanogan County prescribed burns this spring.
The three agencies will tackle over 250 acres of land in northern Okanogan County, south of Loomis
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WSDOT Seeks Input for State Highway System Plan Update
Washington Department of Transportation is hosting a series of online open houses to collect input on the Highway System Plan and future investments. WSDOT is also rolling out an opinion poll on highway investment priorities.
"It's a 20 year plan for interstates, US routes and state routes in Washington
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Wenatchee Valley College Foundation Opens Scholarship Run Registration
Wenatchee Valley College Foundation is hosting the second annual Finish Line Scholarship Fun Run to benefit WVC students.
The Fun Run in Omak is May 14 and the Wenatchee race will be May 21. Registration is open and participants registered before May 1 will receive a t-shirt
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NCW Libraries Invites Community to Connect During National Library Week
National Library Week will run from April 3-9 and NCW Libraries is encouraging community members to connect during the week. This year's theme is 'Connect with Your Library'.
"NCW Libraries is excited to highlight the essential role that libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming the lives of people in our communities and strengthening those communities," said Amanda
North Central Educational Service District Hosts Hospitality Forum Featuring Local Panelists
North Central Educational Service District is offering a free forum on the hospitality industry aimed specifically for young people. The forum will be conducted virtually on April 26 from 10 to 11 a.m.
"The intent is that students learn about careers that are local and learn about the fact that if you chose to work in hospitality today, doesn't mean you'll stay there forever," said Cari
COVID-19 Subvariant BA-2 Travels Faster than Other Variant
Chelan-Douglas Health District is reporting the Omicron variant is on its way out of the community, but subvariant, BA-2, could be passed along at a faster rate. Data points to a similar degree of severity between BA-2 and the Omicron variant
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Les Schawb Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show Returns
The Les Schwab Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show is returning in May revamped.
The car show parade will kick off the festivities on May 6 and The Stoney River Band will be playing at Gateway Park to end the Friday events. The traditional car show will be stationed at Eastmont Community Park from 12-5 p
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