Washington Off To Slowest Wildfire Season in Six Years
Numbers from the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center show large fires have burned about 6,700 acres so far, which is a tiny fraction (about 5 percent) of last year's acreage to this point.
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Beating the Heat: Tips and Strategies for Potential Record-Setting Heat Wave
With temperatures in triple digits in the Wenatchee Valley, prolonged time outside in the sun could result in dire consequences.
Cascade Medical public relations director, Clint Strand says stay inside with AC and crank the fans on high blast
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Farmers Market Shortening Hours Saturday
The Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market will have shorter hours this Saturday in response to the excessive heat expected to hit the area.
The weekly event will happen from 8-11 a.m. in its usual spot in front of Pybus Public Market.
The artisan market will still take place inside Pybus from 8-1
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Cooling Centers Around North Central Washington to Escape Heat
For anyone looking to get out of the heat, but without access to air conditioning at their home or job, they can use publicly available locations over the next several days.
Chelan County Emergency Management says you can access Pybus Public Market, the Wenatchee Valley Mall and your local NCW Library branches
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