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Wenatchee Downtown Association Launches Artist Search for Downtown Mural
Wenatchee Downtown Association’s Design Committee is searching for artists to paint a downtown mural on Wenatchee Avenue. The mural would be located between Café Mela and The Antique Mall of Wenatchee.
"There has been a painted wall between Café Mela and Antique Mall of Wenatchee for years," said Linda Haglund, executive director. "We thought this w
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Ephrata Walmart Evacuated After Suspicious Item Found Tuesday Night
Activity is back to normal at the Ephrata Walmart after the store was evacuated Tuesday around 9 p.m. over a suspicious backpack.
According to Captain Eric Koch, police responded to a report of a suspicious package that was emitting a strange sound with an occasional illumination
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Chelan County to Manage Nason Ridge as a Community Forest
Chelan County is tasking a group of citizens to spearhead the management of Nason Ridge as a community forest. The county has been eyeballing property on the Nason Ridge trailhead overlooking Lake Wenatchee for five to six years.
"It's going to be managed for multiple purposes: sustainable harvest, recreational needs, skiing, mountain biking, off road use," said Commissioner Bob Bugert
Chelan County Commissioner Hosts Upper Valley Community Meetings
Plain and Leavenworth residents are invited to upcoming community meetings hosted by Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert.
Bugert will chat with the Leavenworth community alongside Mayor Carl Florea on March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Barn Beach Reserve
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Chelan County Assessor Steps Into Interim Community Development Director Role
Chelan County building official Chris Young is passing the baton to county assessor Deanna Walter to serve as the new interim community development director.
"This is really helpful for us because Deanna has got 27 years of land use experience and she's certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners," said Commissioner Bob Bugert
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Leavenworth Invites Residents to Weigh In on Mountain View Cemetery Expansion
City of Leavenworth is accepting public input on proposed changes for the Mountain View Cemetery.
According to development services manager, Lilith Vespier, the cemetery needs an expansion, including additional burial sites, seating areas and options for cremated remains
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Premera Blue Cross & Kinwell Medical Group Collaborate for Primary Care Clinics, Including in Wenatchee
Kinwell Medical Group is partnering with health insurance company, Premera Blue Cross, to offer accessible primary care clinics, including in Wenatchee.
The clinics will exclusively serve people under Premera Blue Cross, Premera Blue Cross Medicare plans or LifeWise Health Plan of Washington
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Local Actor Marches to Raise Funds for Numerica PAC
Local actor and director, Matthew Pippen, is setting a goal of 275,000 steps or 150 miles to raise awareness for arts and raise funds for the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Pippen will complete the march on March 27, which is World Theatre Day
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Fish & Wildlife and DNR Solicit Feedback on Proposed Changes for Green Dot Roads
Washington Department of Natural Resources and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife are encouraging Chelan County residents to weigh in on Green Dot Road updates.
The Green Dot Road system is managed by WDFW and DNR to provide access to camping, hunting, wildlife viewing and off road use
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Vehicle Drives Into North Wenatchee Ave. Business for Suspected Burglary
Wenatchee police are investigating a suspected burglary after a vehicle drove through the front window of a business in the 2100 block of North Wenatchee Avenue. Police responded to Carniceria Los Compadres #4 around 3:30 Monday morning.
According to Captain Edgar Reinfeld, the vehicle drove into the building, scattered glass into the northbound lane of North Wenatchee Avenue and fled
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