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PUD Project to Impact Worthen Street Traffic
PUD Project to Impact Worthen Street Traffic
PUD Project to Impact Worthen Street Traffic
Motorists using Worthen Street in Wenatchee should expect to encounter potential delays and intermittent road closures for the remainder of this month due to a project by the Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD). "We're going to have one-lane, flagger-controlled traffic between Thurston Street and the walking bridge," explains PUD spokesperson Rachel Hansen...
Ephrata Paraeducator Honored For Heroic Rescue Of Child
Ephrata Paraeducator Honored For Heroic Rescue Of Child
Ephrata Paraeducator Honored For Heroic Rescue Of Child
A Paraeducator in Ephrata is being recognized for a heroic effort  Grant Elementary Paraeducator Lee Er Phua-Sharp found a child who was unresponsive on the playground, and quickly performed CPR, which revived the child.   EMS crews then treated and released the child, who is expected to make a full recovery.  The ...
Sen. Hawkins' Sports Complex Bill Signed By Gov.  Inslee
Sen. Hawkins' Sports Complex Bill Signed By Gov. Inslee
Sen. Hawkins' Sports Complex Bill Signed By Gov. Inslee
Hawkins’ legislation is aimed at supporting development of a regional sports complex in the greater Wenatchee area and authorizes local governments to join together to seek voter approval of regional facilities. The bill provides a legal framework for the financing and governance of a new public facilities district.
Local Agencies Preparing for 2023 Wildfire Season
Local Agencies Preparing for 2023 Wildfire Season
Local Agencies Preparing for 2023 Wildfire Season
Wildfire season in North Central Washington is fast approaching, and agencies throughout the region are getting ready. Despite several days of unseasonably warm temperatures in recent weeks, this year's spring weather has been largely cooler and wetter than normal...

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