02/09/12 Wenatchee Gold Belt Could Strike Boom (more)
In an interview on KPQ's Two O' Clock Show with Ken Johannesen...Mining Company President Lorne Brown of Lovitt Resources says there's decent possibility of a gold rush in Wenatchee.
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02/09/12 Wenatchee Police Pull Burglary Suspect Out of Class For Arrest (more)
An 18-year old East Wenatchee man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after he was allegedly caught in the act at a Wenatchee home Tuesday morning.
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02/09/12 Man Arrested In Quincy For Delivery Of Drugs In School Zone (more)
A 21-year old man is jail for delivery of cocaine in a school zone in Quincy.
The Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team along with Quincy police arrested Marcus Alexander Garcia last Friday night.
I-N-E-T officials were undercover when they detained Garcia.
The I-N-E-T team had arranded a narcotics deal in the parking lot of the local McDonalds.
Garcia has been book into the
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02/09/12 House Approves Same Sex Marriage (more)
Gay Marriage has been approved by the State House of Representatives .
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02/08/12 Douglas County Law Enforcement Suffering From Budget Woes (more)
Progressive budget problems at the Douglas County Sheriff's office have caused more cutbacks as of February first.
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02/08/12 East Wenatchee Resident Appointed To State Board of Health (more)
Governer Chris Gregoire has appointed East Wenatchee resident Donald Oliver to the State Board of Health today.
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02/08/12 Lake Chelan Basin Run Off Forecasted at 100 Percent
Recent report by the Chelan County Public Utility District reveals that the Lake Chelan Basin's runoff is forecasted at 100-percent of average.
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02/08/12 Farias Sentenced in Crucifix Beating (more)
An East Wenatchee man who was convicted of beating his mother with a crucifix received a 20-year prison sentence yesterday (Mon) in Douglas County Superior Court
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02/08/12 Swinford Retrial Starts (more)
Opening arguments have been delivered in the re-trial of a Manson man accused of shooting his long-time friend.
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02/07/12 A Lot Of Arena Supports Gathered On Ice Monday (more)
Roughly two-thousand people struck a pose on Town Toyota Center ice last night in support of the arena. Among the photographed are local residents to Wenatchee Wild hockey players to city officials.
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02/07/12 Burn Awarness Week (more)
Its Burn Awareness week in Washington state.
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02/07/12 Port of Quincy's Terminal Lands On BNSF Map (more)
The Port of Quincy's intermodal terminal is now part of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway's national transport map.
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02/06/12 Power Outage early info (more)
Power is out in the Entiat Valley Monday afternoon.
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02/06/12 Budget Proposal (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Senate's chief budget writer on Monday proposed a plan that would have voters decide not only on a temporary sales tax increase this year, but also on a permanent capital gains tax that would be dedicated to paying for education for the long term.
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02/06/12 Chelan PUD Water Rate Meeting (more)
A pair of public hearings are set for this week as Chelan County PUD prepares for possible water and sewer rate increases.
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02/06/12 TTC Supporter Photo Shoot (more)
Town Toyota Center user groups are planning to gather for a group photo Monday evening at the arena to show their support for its continued operation.
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02/06/12 Burn Ban Lifted
The Washington Department of Ecology has lifted burn bans in five Eastern Washington counties because air quality has improved.
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02/05/12 East Wenatchee Accident (more)
A 32 year old East Wenatchee man was taken to Central Washington Hospital Sunday morning, after he reportedly fell asleep at the wheel.
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02/05/12 Candlelight Vigil for Cashmere Teen (more)
Friends and family of a Cashmere Middle School student held a candlelight vigil Friday in Wenatchee's Pioneer Park to remember and reflect on the life of the teen.
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02/05/12 Wild Win Saturday (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild defeated the Fairbanks Ice Dogs Saturday at the Town Toyota Center, 3-2, to force a split in this weekend’s 2-game series.
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02/05/12 High School Hoops Scores (more)
Here are some high school basketball scores from Saturday.
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02/04/12 Vancouver Island Quake (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A 5.7 earthquake has been recorded about 105 miles west of Ucluelet off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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02/04/12 Don't Drink and Drive Super Sunday (more)
Law enforcement agencies around the state will be out in force this Sunday, looking for Super Bowl partiers who may have imbibed too much during the big game.
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02/04/12 Making A Christmas Wish Come True (more)
A stretch-limo full of developmentally disabled adults had their Christmas wish fulfilled Friday night at the Town Toyota Center.
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02/04/12 Wild Lose Friday (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild dropped the first game of a 2-game series Friday to the Fairbanks Ice Dogs, 5-0.
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02/04/12 High School Hoops Scores (more)
Here's a rundown of some high school basketball scores from Friday night.
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02/03/12 People of Our Past (more)
History comes alive at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Saturday as visitors interact with local actors playing real people from Wenatchee-area history.
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02/03/12 Wenatchee Assault Arrests (more)
Wenatchee Police have made two arrests Friday in connection with an assault last month that left a man with a serious injury to his brain.
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02/03/12 PFD Bankruptcy Attorney Talks (more)
Officials with the Greater Wenatchee Regional Public Facilities District board say they plan to talk with lawyers that specialize in municipal bankruptcies.
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02/03/12 PFD Legislation (more)
Legislation is moving forward in the both the State House and Senate that could provide a financial fix to the Town Toyota Center default.
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02/03/12 Tax Break Talks (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A bipartisan pair of state lawmakers is pushing for a wide-ranging review of nearly $2 billion in annual tax breaks for Washington's businesses, non-profits and local governments.
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02/03/12 Education Proposal Stalls (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A dispute among Democratic lawmakers has stalled two bills to overhaul Washington's education system, forcing them to miss a key deadline.
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02/02/12 Burn Ban Continues (more)
The State Department of Ecology is issuing bans on all outdoor burning and the unnecessary use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves in Okanogan, Ferry and Stevens counties.
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02/02/12 Education Budget (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state House Republicans are releasing a proposed education budget they say would preserve the 180-day school year while cutting programs to combat bullying and enforce civil rights.
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02/02/12 Transportation Revenue Plan (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Gov. Chris Gregoire's plan to get transportation revenue through a fee on oil is unlikely to pass the Legislature.
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02/02/12 Flu Season Starting (more)
The flu season is under way in Central Washington.
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02/02/12 Child Assault (more)
ELLENSBURG, Wash. (AP) - An Ellensburg man is accused of beating his girlfriend's two children so severely both are in a Seattle hospital.
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02/02/12 Chelan and Douglas County Commissioners Turn Thumbs Down to Arena Tax V
Voters in Chelan and Douglas Counties won't be asked to approve a .2 percent sales tax increase to save the Town Toyota Center.
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02/01/12 Good and Bad News Regarding The State's Fiscal Health (more)
There's good news and bad for Washington in a new report on the personal financial health of its residents. The nonprofit Center for Enterprise Development says Washingtonians look good on paper, with income and net worth figures that are higher than the national average.
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02/01/12 Central Washington University Offers Dual Admission (more)
Central Washington University has announced an innovative dual admission program that allows qualified students to be admitted to when they’re enrolled at a community college anywhere in the
state.
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02/01/12 Area School Districts Asking For Levy Support (more)
School districts in the North Central Washington area are requesting voter support in hopes of passing several tax levies during a special election February 14th.
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02/01/12 Douglas County Sheriff Concerned Over Forced Entry Burglaries (more)
A home on the 800 block of 2nd street in Rock Island is missing some expensive items after a burglary Monday.
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02/01/12 Evans-Parlette Comments On Gay Marriage Measure Approval (more)
After a 28-21 vote in the Senate yesterday (Wednesday) in favor of Washington state's same-sex marriage measure...the bill is advancing to the House of Representatives.
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02/01/12 Jr. Royalty Applications Now Available (more)
2012 Apple Blossom Festival Junior Royalty applications are now available.
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02/01/12 Teachers Weigh In On Accountability Index Rankings (more)
In reaction to the Washington State School Board's School Accountability Index Ratings area school officials say the evaluation doesn't necessarily reflect the actual performance of schools.
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02/01/12 Man Foils Burglary In Quincy (more)
Four suspects are in custody and a fifth is being sought in connection with a foiled burglary attempt in Quincy.
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02/01/12 Rental Assistance Sign-ups Start (more)
Low income residents can again apply for rental assistance through the Section 8 Choice Voucher Rental Assistance program.
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02/01/12 Arena Bond Holder Seek Face to Face With PFD (more)
Attorney's representing a group of Town Toyota Center Bond holders want a face to face meeting with the Public Facilities District to work out an agreement for paying off the arena's debt.
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01/31/12 Gold Exploration to Resume in Chelan County (more)
A Canadian company plans to start exploring for gold in the hills about four miles south of Wenatchee.
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01/30/12 Relief Aid Available To Farmers (more)
Farmers in Chelan and Douglas counties can now seek disaster relief for 2010 crops damaged by inclement weather.
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01/30/12 Burn Ban Possible (more)
Officials with the State Department of Ecology says they may issue a Stage 1 burn ban for Chelan and Douglas Counties Tuesday morning.
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01/30/12 Cantwell Campaign War Chest (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell has more than $4 million on hand for her re-election campaign.
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01/30/12 State Credit Outlook (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Two ratings agencies have lowered the outlook for Washington's debt, citing the state's ongoing budget troubles.
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01/30/12 College Tuition (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Finding money to send kids to college is getting harder, despite improvement in the state economy.
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01/30/12 Mt. Baker Survivor (more)
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) - The Whatcom County sheriff's office says a snow boarder who became lost Saturday on Mount Baker survived the night by digging a snow cave.
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01/30/12 Medical Marijuana (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - More than three dozen Washington state lawmakers are asking the federal government to reclassify marijuana.
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01/30/12 Gas Prices (more)
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Washington is $3.49.
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01/29/12 Port News (more)
Port of Chelan County Commissioners last week decided against allowing a non-profit agency to use the Pybus building and property for a fund raising event this April.
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01/29/12 Tragic Anniversary (more)
MONROE, Wash. (AP) - Washington's Department of Corrections is remembering slain officer Jayme Biendl on the anniversary of her death.
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01/29/12 High School Basketball Scores (more)
Here's a rundown on some high school hoops scores from Saturday.
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01/29/12 Wild Win Saturday (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. –Robert Nichols stopped all 25 shots he faced to earn his seventh shutout of the season Saturday and lead the Wenatchee Wild to a 2-0 victory over the Kenai River Brown Bears at the Town Toyota Center.
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01/28/12 Pedestrian Struck (more)
56-year old Wenatchee man is recovering after being struck by a vehicle in the 800 block of South Mission Street.
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01/28/12 Small Barn Fire (more)
Douglas County Fire District #2 crews made quick work putting out a fire that damaged a barn in the vicinity of Pangborn Airport.
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01/28/12 Dead Sea Lions (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Washington wildlife officials say 8 sea lions have been found dead in the Puget Sound region in recent weeks - all apparently shot.
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01/28/12 Another Special Session? (more)
Some Republican state lawmakers say they are concerned with what they see as a lack of progress on the operating budget.
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01/28/12 E. Verify (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - An unlikely alliance has been formed this year in Olympia to push a measure aimed at stopping any more cities and counties from adopting a federal program that checks a worker's eligibility to work in the country.
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01/28/12 Wild Lose Friday (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Forward Jacob Barber returned and defenseman Tyler Rostenkowski made his debut Friday with the Wenatchee Wild, but it wasn’t enough as the Kenai River Brown Bears picked up a 2-0 victory at the Town Toyota Center.
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01/28/12 High School Hoops (more)
Several Central Washington high school hoops teams in action Friday night, here's a runddown on some of the scores.
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01/27/12 Liquor Superstores (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Big liquor retailers are looking for locations in Washington in the wake of the passage of Initiative 1183 that broke the state's monopoly on the sale of hard liquor.
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01/27/12 WSU Fines (more)
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Officials at Washington State University are considering a system to fine students who violate the school's code of conduct.
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01/27/12 Lacy Talks PFD Plan (more)
East Wenatchee Mayor Steve Lacy's plan for paying down the debt at the Town Toyota Center is gaining momentum.
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01/27/12 Discover Pass (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Senate has approved a measure that would let people who buy a new Washington state park parking pass to use it on two cars.
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01/27/12 Voting Rights (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state lawmakers are weighing legislation to make it easier for minorities to get elected to local government posts.
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01/27/12 Health Fair at Mall (more)
The Mall isn't just for shopping.
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01/27/12 Wen. Swimming Pool (more)
The Wenatchee city council has directed staff to continue negotiations with the group, Velocity Swimming to potentially operate the city's pool this year.
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01/27/12 Car Tabs (more)
As expected, the newly formed Wenatchee Transportation Benefit District board Thursday night formally established a 20 dollar car tab fee.
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01/26/12 Water Line Update (more)
Norhtbound traffic on North Wenatchee Avenue, between 7th and 9th Streets is expected to reopen Thursday evening.
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0126/12 Water Rupture Fixed (more)
Repairs to a Wenatchee city water pipe that burst early Thursday morning have been completed. Wenatchee Avenue between Fifth and Ninth Streets remains closed to through traffic.
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01/26/12 GOP on Budget Delay (more)
Olympia, Wash. (AP) - Republican lawmakers are accusing their Democratic counterparts of delaying important discussions on how to close a yawning budget gap.
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01/26/12 State Stimulus Plan (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington lawmakers are looking at a $1 billion stimulus package to help create construction jobs.
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01/26/12 Safe Routes to School (more)
Communities across the state can now apply for another round of State funds that heighten safety for students walking or biking to and from school.
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01/26/12 Pangborn Manager Leaves (more)
Pangborn Memorial Airport manager, Greg Phillips said his goodbyes at Wednesday's airport governing board meeting.
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01/26/12 Car Tab Meeting Tonight (more)
An organizational meeting is slated for Thursday evening for the new junior taxing district tasked with funding Wenatchee's street maintenance and repairs.
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SH Water Main Break Closes Wenatchee Ave (more)
Wenatchee Avenue between Fifth and Ninth Streets is temporarily closed due to a ruptured water main.
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01/26/12 Alaska Airlines Removes Prayer Cards From Meals (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - After 30 years of giving passengers spiritual words to reflect on while they eat their meals, Alaska Airlines is retiring the prayer cards from their meal trays.
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01/26/12 Obama Coming Back To Washington State (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - President Barack Obama will visit Seattle Feb. 17.
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01/26/12 Transit Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications (more)
Link Transit is recruiting students to assist in their marketing and outreach program called Transit Ambassadors.
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01/25/12 Fatal Fire Victims Names Released
Dick and Karen Van DeMark fell victim to smoke inhalation during a fatal fire on Dixie Lane in Malaga last Saturday.
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01/25/12 School Delays
Icy road conditions have resulted in two-hour delays for classes in the Eastmont and Waterville School Districts.
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01/25/12 Baseball Bat Assault In Peshastin (more)
According to Rivercom Dispatch a man was taken to Cascade Medical Center after being attacked with a baseball bat Tuesday evening.
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01/25/12 Wenatchee Valley Mall To Host Health Fair This Weekend (more)
Health seems to be a priority at the Wenatchee Valley Mall these days as it hosts its first Health Fair this weekend.
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12/25/12 Unemployment Rises In December (more)
Chelan and Douglas Counties had higher unemployment in the month of December last year.
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01/25/12 School Delays
Due to icy road conditions Eastmont and Waterville School Districts are running two hours late this morning.
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01/23/12 PUD Outage (more)
Chelan County PUD crews are working in the area of 1950 Easy Street, replacing a power pole burned in a fire.
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01/23/12 Gay Marriage (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington's Legislature now has enough votes to legalize gay marriage.
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01/12/23 Longview Union Settlement (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A Longshore union says it has reached a temporary settlement to end a months-long labor dispute at the Port of Longview.
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01/23/12 Pybus Architect Chosen (more)
A Seattle architect has been chosen to work on the Pybus Market Development.
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01/23/12 Cardiac Care (more)
Heart patients can now receive all of their cardiac care and services at one facility in Wenatchee.
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01/23/12 Two Hurt in Accident (more)
Two Orondo residents were injured in a three car crash on Sunday afternoon on Highway 2, about 12 miles north of East Wenatchee.
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01/23/12 School Snow Delays (more)
Orondo School District busses are running two hours late today. Preschool classes are cancelled.
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01/22/12 Fatal Bridgeport Accident (more)
A 37 year old man died following an early morning one vehicle accident near Bridgeport Sunday.
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01/22/12 High School Basketball (more)
Here's a look at some of the high school hoops scores from Saturday.
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01/22/12 Wild Lose Saturday (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Fresno Monsters edged the Wenatchee Wild Saturday at the Town Toyota Center, 3-2. The win forced a split in this weekend’s 2-game series and halted the Wild’s winning streak at four games.
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01/22/12 Snow Helps Police (more)
A barking dog and footprints in the snow helped Wenatchee police catch a suspected car prowler who is believed to have broken into several vehicles this weekend.
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01/22/12 Car Deal Assault (more)
An East Wenatchee couple was robbed after trying to buy a truck Saturday afternoon.
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01/22/12 NW Storm (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Strong winds have descended on the storm-weary Pacific Northwest and are expected to continue gusting Sunday after a winter storm left a tangle of fallen trees and damaged power lines.
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01/22/12 Mt. Ranier Search (more)
MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. (AP) - Officials say the search for four overdue climbers and campers on Mount Rainier will resume Sunday, weather permitting.
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01/22/12 Fake Pregnancy (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A Washington state teenager who faked her pregnancy for a senior class project is promoting a new book that details the experience.
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01/21/12 Local Band Opens for STYX (more)
Wenatchee area band, Lynus and Lucy will open for rock legends, STYX at the Town Toyota Center.
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01/21/12 Windy Weather on the Coast (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Winds have descended to the storm-weary Pacific Northwest and thousands of people remain without power after a snow and ice front left a tangle of fallen trees and damaged power lines.
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01/21/12 Fatal Fire in Malaga (more)
An early morning structure fire in Malaga Saturday claimed the lives of an elderly couple.
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01/21/12 Wild Win Friday Night (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild defeated the Fresno Monsters Friday at the Town Toyota Center, 4-2.
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01/21/12 Basketball Scores (more)
Heres a rundown on some high school hoops games from Friday night.
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01/20/12 Fatal Accident Info Wanted (more)
The State Patrol is asking for help in their investigation into a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 68 year old Chelan woman earlier this week.
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01/20/12 Harvey Opens (more)
Music Theater of Wenatchee's winter show, Harvey, kicked off its three week run Thursday night.
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01/20/12 Lawmakers In the Dark, Literally (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The massive snow and freezing rain storm that pummeled the Pacific Northwest has caused a power outage at Gov. Chris Gregoire's office, legislative buildings and other state agencies in Olympia.
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01/20/12 Northwest Storm (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Tens of thousands of storm-weary people in the Pacific Northwest are facing the prospect of days without power as the region continues to clean up from a messy storm.
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01/20/12 Apple Truck Overturns (more)
Traffic was slowed Friday morning along highway 28 when a semi overturned near Rock Island Dam.
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01/19/12 Be Careful Around Plows (more)
Washington State Department of Transportation crews were busy Thursday helping keep state roadways open during the winter storm.
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01/19/12 School Closures, So Far (more)
Not many school closures or delays....yet.
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1/19/12 Snoqualmie Pass Reopens (more)
A section of Interstate 90 reopened Thursday evening after being closed for several hours.
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01/19/12 Hit and Run Accidents (more)
Wenatchee man was arrested Thursday morning after fleeing the scene of a traffic accident.
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01/19/12 Lots of Snow in NW (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The day after heavy snow hit the Pacific Northwest, people are dealing with icy roads, power outages and the dangers of snow causing flooding when it melts.
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01/19/12 Link Transit Snow Delays
Link Transit reports all routes are operating today.
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01/19/12 Ephrata School Snow Delays (more)
Snow has forced a two-hour delay for classes in the Ephrata School District this morning. start-up of classes at St. Rose of Lima school in Ephrata will also be delayed for 2 hours.
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01/19/12 Easier Access To Medical Marijuna (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - State lawmakers are pursuing a new plan to provide medical marijuana patients with easier access to the drug.
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01/19/12 Washington State School Shutting Down Thursday (more)
(AP) Washington State University is canceling all classes and suspending most other operations because of snowy weather in the Palouse.
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01/19/12 Bugdet Cuts Putting The Breaks On Plows? (more)
City snow plows have helped commuters make their way around Wenatchee lately but recent budget cuts are putting a strain on that process.
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01/19/12 How To Save On Heat Bills (more)
The Chelan County PUD doesn't want you burning a hole in your pocket when trying to stay warm this winter.
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01/19/12 Man Assaults Deputies (more)
The Douglas County Sherriff's office released a press release last night indicating that a man is in jail after assaulting deputies in Orondo last week.
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01/18/12 Crash Kills Chelan Woman (more)
A Chelan woman was killed yesterday afternoon in a two-car collision north of Entiat on highway 97-A.
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01/18/12 Schools Snowday Schedule
Wenatchee School District schools and busses are running on schedule today although the afternoon preschool has been cancelled.
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01/18/12 Alaska Airlines Cancells Flights (more)
Alaska Airlines announced late Tuesday that 38 flights to and from Seattle and Portland are cancelled today due to snowy conditions.
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01/17/12 Long Winter Ahead? (more)
With heavy snow fall forecasted over the next several days...those winter conditions may last longer in North Central Washington than in 2011 according to the National Weather Service.
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01/17/12 Good News At Pangborn (more)
Pangborn Memorial Airport saw a 23-percent increase of travelers in December 2011 than in 2010.
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01/16/12 Vanishing Bee Film To Be Shown At Museum (more)
A film documentary that investigates an alarming decline of honeybees and its impact on fruit production will be shown at the Wenatchee Valley Museam this (Tuesday) evening.
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01/16/12 High Priced Items Taken From Two East Wenatchee Area Homes (more)
Two burglaries over the weekend in the East Wenatchee area have a couple of homes without some high priced items.
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01/16/12 Chelan PUD Looking To Hike Water Rates
The Chelan County PUD is expected to "up" the rates on water and waste water by six-percent starting April first.
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01/16/12 Andrew York Scholarships (more)
Washington state high school seniors graduating this spring have until Feb. 15 to apply for the Andrew York Memorial Scholarship, which is offered to students who are active in programs to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.
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01/16/12 Car Prowl Arrests (more)
Two teenage boys are in custody in connection with a rash of car prowls overnight in Wenatchee.
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01/16/12 WAEF Scholarships (more)
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has available two unique scholarships for accounting students from North Central Washington.
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01/16/12 Teen Burned (more)
A teenager was seriously burned Sunday while he was using gasoline to light or re-light a bonfire near Chelan.
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01/16/12 Snow Forecast (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - More snow is forecast this week across Washington.
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01/15/12 WVC MLK Day (more)
Wenatchee Valley College will play host to this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at its Wells Hall Campus theatre Monday.
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01/15/12 MLK Bomb 1 Year Later (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A year ago, white supremacist Kevin Harpham planted a bomb along the route of Spokane's Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, hoping to strike a lethal blow against the multiculturalism represented by the march.
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01/15/12 Beer and Wine in Spas (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A Washington state lawmaker wants spas to be able to serve wine and beer.
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01/15/12 Student Farm Workers (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Washington lawmakers want to free up students during the school year to work as farm hands.
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01/15/12 High School Hoops Scores (more)
Here's a rundown of some of the high school basketball scores from Saturday.
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01/15/12 Wild Win Saturday (more)
DAWSON CREEK, British Columbia – Shawn Pauly scored a pair of second-period power play goals and Greg Lewis stopped all 19 shots he faced to lead the Wenatchee Wild to a 4-0 win Saturday against the Dawson Creek Rage.
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01/14/12 - Duffy arrested in Spokane (more)
A former Wenatchee woman who escaped from federal custody on Tuesday has been captured. U.S. Marshals and the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force arrested 47-year-old Sandra Duffy in north Spokane Saturday afternoon.
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01/14/12 DUI Arrest (more)
A 22 year old Dryden man was arrested for driving under the influence, after he was pulled over early Saturday morning in the East Wenatchee area.
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01/14/12 Suspect Found Hiding Under Blanket (more)
A trespass complaint Friday night led to the arrest of a man with multiple warrants.
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01/14/12 Don't Park on the Pass (more)
Washington State Patrol Troopers are hoping to avoid a repeat of the last holiday weekend, when lots of people going up to ski at Stevens Pass parked along the shoulder of State Route 2.
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01/14/12 Lake Chelan Winterfest (more)
Fire and Ice are highlighted during this weekend's Lake Chelan Winterfest.
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01/14/12 Leavenworth Ice Fest (more)
Winter fun in Leavenworth with the annual Bavarian Ice Fest this weekend.
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01/14/12 Family of Missing Man Offers Reward (more)
The family of a missing Moses Lake man is offering a cash reward for information leading to his exact whereabouts.
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01/14/12 Dairy Lawsuit (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered an Eastern Washington industrial dairy to conduct groundwater monitoring and empty its wastewater lagoons each year after finding the dairy caused or contributed to contamination in the area.
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01/14/12 B and O Tax Plan (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Washington's largest cities are unhappy with Gov. Chris Gregoire's proposal to pull all business tax collections back to Olympia.
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01/14/12 Wild Win Friday (more)
DAWSON CREEK, British Columbia – Shawn Pauly and Matt Cope each scored a third-period goal, and Robert Nichols did the rest for the Wenatchee Wild in a 2-0 victory Friday over the Dawson Creek Rage.
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01/14/12 High School Hoops (more)
Here are some high school hoops scores from Friday night.
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01/13/12 Barbie Doll Thefts (more)
MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) - Police say a 25-year-old Moses Lake woman stole Barbie dolls, apparently to fulfill requests made by other people.
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01/13/12 Big Blewett Pass Bust (more)
A 50 year old Peshastin man was arrested Thursday in connection with several recent burglaries in the area.
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01/13/12 Sandra Duffy Escapes Federal Custody (more)
A search is underway for a former Wenatchee woman who escaped from federal custody Tuesday in Spokane.
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01/13/12 Wenatchee Council Ratifies Firefighter Contract (more)
The Wenatchee city council last (thu) night approved a one year contract with the local firefighters union.
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01/13/12 Celebrity Chef Features Crunch Pak Recipes (more)
Cashmere-based Crunch Pak has paired with nationally known food TV personality Art Ginsburg, also known as MR. FOOD, to show people how easy it is to cook with Crunch Pak sliced apples.
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01/12/12 Gay Marriage (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington's Legislature is on the verge of having enough support to approve gay marriage, with votes continuing to realign in the state Senate.
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01/12/12 State Economist Resigns (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The state's chief economist is stepping down to take a private sector job in Ohio.
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01/12/12 Burn Ban (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Burn bans are posted in six Washington state counties -- King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Kittitas and Clark.
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01/12/12 Governor Fundraiser (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob McKenna has more money in the bank than his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, even though McKenna has been subject to a fundraising freeze since the end of November.
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01/12/12 Snow in Seattle (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The National Weather Service needs additional information before it can say much more about the first snow showers of the winter expected this weekend in Western Washington.
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01/11/12 Cowell Murder Case Postponed Again
The MacKenzie Cowell murder trial has been pushed back from the already postponed date of March 19th to May 22nd according to Chelan County Prosecutor's office.
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01/09/12 Car Theif Switches License Plate (more)
Police say a car theft in Leavenworth may be linked to a stolen license plate from a vehicle in East Wenatchee.
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01/11/12 Top 10 Apple Blossom Candidates Announced (more)
The Top Ten Apple Blossom Festival Royalty Candidates were announced live Wednesday on 560 KPQ.
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01/11/12 Social and Civil Justice Awards Announced for Nominees (more)
The city of Wenatchee announced its Martin Luther King Jr. Day Civil and Social Justice Award nominees Wednesday.
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01/11/12 Misawa Trip Reservations (more)
The itinerary is set for next summer's trip to Wenatchee's sister city Misawa, Japan.
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01/11/12 East Wenatchee Council Members Sworn In (more)
East Wenatchee's newly elected Mayor and council members were sworn into office prior to last night's council meeting.
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01/11/12 Fairchild Tanker Training Sought (more)
Spokane leaders want the new Boeing-built air refueling tankers to first go to Fairchild Air Force Base.
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01/11/12 BigRig Crash Closes I-90 (more)
A crash involving a big-rig closed I-90 overnight about 2 miles east of Vantage.
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01/11/12 Supreme Court Deciding What To Do With Debt (more)
The Washington State Supreme Court is mulling over arguments and explanations about where the city of Wenatchee and the Greater Wenatchee Public Facilities Districts stands financially and what can be done about crawling out of Town Toyota Center's 42 million dollar debt hole.
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01/10/12 Mission Street Complete (more)
The city of Cashmere says they've seen a steady increase of foot traffic since the unofficial completion of the Mission Avenue & Woodring Street project in August of 2011.
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01/10/12 Armstrong Concerned With Olympia's Transport Package (more)
During Governor Christine Gregoire's State of the State address yesterday (Tuesday) she indicated that additional revenues will be needed to keep up with transportation infrastructure costs and that worries 12th District State Representative Mike Armstrong.
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01/10/12 What is Wenatchee's Debt Limit? (more)
In lieu of Superior Court Judge John Bridges's ruling that denied the guaranteeing bonds in order to help pay Town Toyota Center's because it would exceed the city's debt limit...one might wonder what that limit is.
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01/09/12 Walter Talks Debt Crisis Moving Forward (more)
Chelan County Commissioner Ron Walter says the decision on what to do with the Town Toyota Center debt crisis is a work in progress. He and other jurisdictions of the Regional Public Facilities District believe East Wenatchee Mayor Steve Lacy's plan may be the best option moving forward but the proposal itself is still met with criticism.
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01/09/12 WVC Art and Music Center Moving Along (more)
Breaking ground in mid-June of last year...the Wenatchee Valley College's construction of the new music and arts center is moving along and will be completed by next summer according to college
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01/09/12 WVC Expected To Take Additional 1.3 Million Dollar Hit (more)
In order to supplement the governor's budget plan...Olympia is taking a big bite out of public education funding and Wenatchee Valley College is expected to serve an additional 1.3-million dollar slice.
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01/09/12 Quincy Arrests (more)
The Quincy Police Department last week arrested three 15 year old males in connection with a rash of recent burglaries.
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01/09/12 Supreme Court Hears PFD Case (more)
The State Supreme Court Tuesday is set to hear oral arguments on paying debt on the Town Toyota Center.
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01/09/12 Entiat Phone Outage Early Info (more)
RiverCom Dispatch reports that Frontier Communications advises that 700 plus phone lines are out of service in the Entiat area early Monday afternoon.
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01/09/12 Forest Advisory Openings (more)
Applications are being taken for several vacancies in two provincial advisory committees that report to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
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01/09/12 Meet the Royalty Candidates (more)
Nearly three dozen hopefuls for the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Royal Court will be narrowed to the top Ten finalists this week.
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01/09/12 Dog Found (more)
A Rotweiller that reportedly attacked an East Wenatchee man Friday has been found and has been quarantined by animal control officers.
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01/09/12 Legislative Session Begins (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Lawmakers convened a new legislative session Monday, and their main task is closing a roughly $1 billion budget shortfall.
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01/08/12 Teacher Evaluations (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Once-a-year evaluations aren't enough to help teachers improve. That's according to a new report from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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01/08/12 Eastern Dorms (more)
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) - For the first time in 40 years, Eastern Washington University is planning to build a new dormitory for students.
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01/08/12 Legislature and Education (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Money is expected to be the top issue in Olympia when the Legislature convenes on Monday for a 60-day session.
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01/08/12 Wild Lose Saturday (more)
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Monsters defeated the Wenatchee Wild Saturday, 3-1, to force a split in this weekend’s 2-game series at Selland Arena in Fresno, California.
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01/08/12 High School Hoops (more)
Here's a rundown on some of the high school hoops from Saturday.
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01/07/12 Icicle River MS Burglary (more)
The Chelan County Sheriff's office is investigating a burglary at the Icicle River Middle School in Leavenworth
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01/07/12 Controversial Commissioner (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The appointment of an Eastern Washington environmentalist to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has upset some rural officials, who say their small-town values are unfairly being pushed aside in favor of big-city views about what's best for nature.
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01/07/12 Park Re-opens (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Nearly a week after an Iraq War veteran shot dead a park ranger on New Year's Day, Mount Rainier National Park has reopened to the public.
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01/07/12 Bridgeport Fight (more)
An argument over rent escalated into a fight that landed a 31 year old Bridgeport woman in jail.
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01/07/12 Wild Win Friday (more)
FRESNO, Calif. – The Wenatchee Wild extended its winning streak to four games Friday night with a 3-1 victory over the Fresno Monsters at Selland Arena in Fresno, California.
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01/07/12 Prep BBall Scores (more)
Here's a rundown of some of the high school hoop games from Friday night.
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01/06/12 Man Bitten By Dog (more)
Officials with the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society are looking for a dog that bit a man early Friday afternoon in East Wenatchee.
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01/06/12 Legalizing Marijuana (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Medical marijuana patients who oppose an initiative to legalize marijuana have filed a counter initiative.
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01/06/12 Abortion Insurance (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - In the session that begins next week in Olympia, the Washington Legislature will consider a bill that would require private insurance companies the cover maternity care to also pay for abortions.
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01/06/12 Gov. on Economy (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire wants the state to handle local business tax collections, saying a streamlined system would save small businesses time and money.
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01/06/12 Gov. on Taxes (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is bypassing the attorney general's office and seeking court guidance on the constitutionality of a law limiting tax increases.
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01/06/12 Ag Expo (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A profitable 2011 has most farmers in a good mood as they look over new equipment Friday at the Ag Expo in Yakima.
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01/06/12 Dairy Sued (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that an Eastern Washington dairy applied excessive amounts of manure to neighboring fields, causing or contributing to groundwater contamination in the area.
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01/06/12 Authorities Blame Gang Mentality for Fatal Arson Fire (more)
Police are blaming "gang mentality" for slow progress in their investigation of an arson that killed two boys, ages 4 and 6, last August in Wenatchee.
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01/05/12 Drunk Driving Stats (more)
The results of the recent Holiday drunk driving emphasis patrols show that In Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan Counties, 92 motorists were stopped and arrested.
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01/05/12 Orondo Crash (more)
A Malaga man was injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Douglas County.
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01/05/12 Schools Funded Adequately? (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The Washington Supreme Court has ruled that the state isn't meeting its constitutional obligation to amply pay for basic public education.
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01/05/12 Session Preview (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Top state lawmakers are split on whether the Legislature should be taking votes on gay marriage during the state's budget crisis.
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01/05/12 Feral Cats (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A Yakima woman named Fred Hammes is trying to reduce the area's population of wild or feral cats.
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01/05/12 Flags at Half Staff (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at state buildings fly at half-staff Tuesday in memory of the ranger shot to death on New Year's Day at Mount Rainier National Park.
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01/04/12 Memorial Service To Be Held For Fallen Ranger (more)
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A Mount Rainier National Park spokeswoman says a public memorial service for a ranger fatally shot on New Year's Day has been scheduled for Tuesday.
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01/04/12 Court Hearing On State's Publication Eduction Payments (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The Washington Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling Thursday on a major case concerning the state's obligation to pay for public school education.
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01/04/12 Boeing Moving 200 Jobs To Everett (more)
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - Boeing says it will move about 200 jobs to its Everett factory as part of the decision to shut down facilities in Wichita, Kan., to deal with cuts in defense spending.
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01/04/12 Legalizing Pot (more)
Washington voters appear split on whether to legalize marijuana.
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01/04/12 How To Stay Safe On The Ice (more)
Ice fishing or just a stroll across an icy body of water serves as a fun pastime for some during the winter but what if the ground your walking on gives way?
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01/04/12 First Time Home Buyers Workshop Comes To Wenatchee (more)
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission wants to ease the rigors of buying a home by offering a "A First Time Home Buyers" workshop this Saturday.
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01/0412 Snowpack Forecasted For 2012 (more)
Due to weaker La Nina conditions forecasted for the winter of 2012...Chelan County Public Utility District officials expect this year's amount of snowpack to reflect the same amount measured from last year in North Central Washington.
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01/04/12 Chelan County Jail Director Retires (more)
Chelan County Regional Justice Center Director Phil Stanley has given notice that he will be retiring from his position at the end of May.
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01/04/12 Entiat Earthquake
A small temblor shook some folks up this morning in the Entiat and Chelan areas.
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01/03/12 Prescribed Burns on Horse Lake Mountain (more)
Wenatchee Valley residents should be seing seen some prescribed burn smoke near the northwestern part of town.
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01/03/12 Alzheimer's Patient Missing From Omak Assisted Care Home (more)
Okanogan County Law Enforcement is having no luck finding a 79-year old Omak man with Alzheimer's.
A resident of Apple Springs Senior Living...Peter Greene has been reported missing since 9:30 Monday night.
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01/03/12 Whooping Cough Outbreak Downgraded (more)
Formerly called an outbreak...Grant County Health Officials downgraded their Whooping Cough (Pertussis) outbreak Tuesday.
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01/03/12 Public Facilites District Back To The "Drawing Board" (more)
Three different plans have been presented for a regional solution to the Town Toyota Center default.
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01/03/11 Grant County Haystack Arsons (more)
The Grant County sheriff says two recent haystack fires near the central Washington community of Mattawa are believed to be arsons.
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01/03/12 Chelan Gets Major Downtown Makeover (more)
Downtown Chelan is getting a major makeover.
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01/03/12 Toddler Nearly Drowns (more)
A Wenatchee toddler is lucky to be alive after she nearly drowned Sunday night in the family bath tub.
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01/03/11 Park Ranger Killer Body Id'd
Authorities confirm that a body found on the slopes of Mount Rainier National Park was that of an Iraq War veteran suspected in the killing of a park ranger.
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01/01/12 Cashmere Teens Missing (more)
Family and friends of two Cashmere children will start searching for 17-year old Alex Chipman and 16-year old Jaycee Potter Monday morning.
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01/12/12 Delayed Retirement (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - More Americans are putting their retirement on hold.
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01/01/12 3 Killed in DUI (more)
OAKVILLE, Wash. (AP) - The Grays Harbor County undersheriff says alcohol appears to be a factor in a crash that killed three on a logging road near Oakville on New Year's Eve.
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01/01/12 Fatal Lincoln Co. Crash (more)
DAVENPORT, Wash. (AP) - Two people were killed and another two injured in an early morning crash on Highway 2 in Eastern Washington.
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01/01/12 Search and Rescue Meeting (more)
Young people in Chelan and Douglas counties are invited to learn more about a new search and rescue program being started by the Chelan County Sheriff's office.
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01/01/12 Power Pole Accident (more)
Okanogan Street in Wenatchee, from Ferry to Peachy Streets, was closed for several hours Sunday morning following an early morning hit and run accident that left a power pole hanging by its wires.
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01/01/12 Wild Sweep Avs (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild pulled out their brooms and rang in 2012 Saturday by earning a 2-game sweep over the Alaska Avalanche with a 3-2 victory at the Town Toyota Center.
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01/01/12 Redistricting Work Continues (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Members of Washington's redistricting commission worked into the evening Saturday, struggling to redraw state's political maps.
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12/31/11 Suspect Stabbed (more)
A burglary suspect is recovering from a stab wound after reportedly attacking a Chelan Falls homeowner with a small baseball bat.
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12/31/11 Teen Drinking (more)
NEW YORK (AP) - A word of warning to parents: Underage drinking in your home can be hazardous to your freedom.
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12/31/11 New Laws (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A measure to enhance campaign finance disclosure is one of a handful of new laws that takes effect Sunday.
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12/31/11 Train Fatality (more)
RITZVILLE, Wash. (AP) - Police in Ritzville say a 38-year-old woman was struck and killed by an Amtrak train.
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12/31/11 Wild Win in Shootout (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Robert Nichols earned his 10th win of the season, and the Wenatchee Wild downed the West Division-leading Alaska Avalanche Friday in a shootout, 3-2.
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12/30/11 Several Accidents Friday (more)
Several accidents Friday morning in North Central Washington.
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12/30/11 Fatal Crash (more)
A 49 year old Tacoma man, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, died Friday morning after his pickup went off an embankment near Blewett Pass and landed in Ruby Creek.
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12/30/11 Bob Hoff Retires From NW Ag News Network (more)
A voice heard for two decades on KPQ is retiring.
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12/30/11 Moses Lake Teen Injured in Explosion (more)
Police in the central Washington community of Moses Lake say a teenage boy suffered severe hand injuries when a homemade bomb he was carrying exploded in a house.
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12/29/11 Legalizing Marijuana (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Backers of an effort to legalize and regulate the recreational use of marijuana in Washington state have turned in more than 340,000 signatures in an effort to qualify their initiative to the Legislature.
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12/29/11 Redistricting Candidates (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Candidates are already lining up to compete in Washington's open congressional seats, even though officials haven't yet settled on the final district boundaries.
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12/29/11 Green HIghway (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A string of public electric vehicle charging stations are being installed along Interstate 5 in the Northwest to allow drivers to cruise the 580 miles from the southern border of Oregon all the way to Canada.
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12/29/11 PangbornToPortlandServiceAdded (more)
You will soon be able to book a flight to Portland from Pangborn Airport.
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12/28/11 Moses Lake Explosion Leaves 16-Year Old In Critical Condition (more)
The Grant County sheriff says an explosion at a Moses Lake home has injured a 16-year-old boy.
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12/28/11 Bail Set For Driver Second St. and Wenatchee Avenue Crash (more)
Wenatchee police say 100-thousand dollars bail has been set for 18-year old Mutaz Sarameh of Wenatchee who evaded police last Wednesday at a speed excess of 94 miles per hour.
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12/28/11 Legalizing Marijuana (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Supporters of an effort to legalize and regulate the recreational use of marijuana in Washington state plan to turn in signatures this week to qualify their initiative to the Legislature.
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12/28/11 Grand Coulee Power Lines (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Construction will begin in February on six new 500-kilovolt transmission lines at carry electricity from Grand Coulee Dam to the Bonneville Power Administration's grid. Grand Coulee is the largest hydroelectric facility in the U.S.
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12/28/11 Icy Roads
Several accidents reported around the Wenatchee Valley this (wed) morning. In Douglas County, Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal reports that deputies were very busy responding to numerous ice related traffic problems between six am and 8-30am. Vehicles, including one semi truck, had slid off the road, into guard rails and into other vehicles. Gjesdal says in one instance, a tow truck that had come to the
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12/28/11 Motel Theft (more)
You've heard of people taking towels from hotel rooms.
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12/28/11 Highway 520 Tolls (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Just one more day before tolling starts on the state Highway 520 floating bridge across Lake Washington.
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12/28/11 DUI Penalties Increasing (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A Washington state lawmaker and two county prosecutors are backing proposed legislation to increase sentencing ranges in drunken driving fatalities.
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12/28/11 Holiday DUIs (more)
Washington State Troopers say holiday drinking and driving is on the decline compared to this time last year.
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12/28/11 Travel Trailer Fire (more)
Chelan County District #1 fire fighters extinguished a travel trailer fire on the Malaga-Alcoa Highway Tuesday afternoon.
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12/27/11 Minimum Wage Going Up (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state's minimum wage increases by 37 cents to $9.04 an hour starting on New Year's Day.
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12/27/11 Swearing-In Ceremony (more)
Newly elected Wenatchee city councilmembers and Mayor Frank Kuntz will be sworn in at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon at Wenatchee City Hall.
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12/27/11 Snowmobiling In the Forest (more)
CHELAN, Wash. (AP) - Some roads in the Chelan Ranger District are set to close Tuesday to wheeled vehicles and open to snowmobiling and skiing.
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12/27/11 Christmas Tree Fire (more)
MILL CREEK, Wash. (AP) - Firefighters say overheated Christmas lights sparked a fire in Mill Creek that damaged a home and killed a 3-week-old puppy.
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12/27/11 Christmas Gang Fight (more)
WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) - Walla Walla police are investigating a gang fight on Christmas Eve that left a man with a stab wound near the base of his skull.
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12/26/11 Moses Lake Man Missing (more)
The Grant County Sheriff's office says a man's walk with his dog went astray after being reported missing last Friday.
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12/26/11 Man Attacked By Brother With A Machete (more)
Grant County Depuites say a 27-year old Moses Lake man is recovering after being assaulted by his brother with a machete early Saturday.
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12/26/11 Stolen Vehicle Recovered (more)
Wenatchee Police turned an interesting discovery into an early Christmas present for the owner of a stolen car last Friday.
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12/26/11 Deer Mistaken For Car Prowlers (more)
A herd of deer almost had a run in with the law late Christmas morning after an East Wenatchee resident mistook them as people attempting to steal the wheels off her motor home.
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12/24/11 Yakima Police Shooting (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Yakima police have identified the officer who shot and killed a 54-year-old man as Craig Gocha.
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12/24/11 Kuntz Ready to Take Over (more)
Wenatchee Mayor-elect Frank Kuntz says he's ready to hit the ground running.
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12/24/11 Santa's Helpers Answer Air Mail (more)
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) - A 5-year-old Auburn girl's letter to Santa attached to two pink balloons didn't make it to the North Pole, but her Christmas list is getting answered all the same.
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12/24/11 Stolen Service Dog (more)
PUYALLUP, Wash. (AP) - Puyallup police is seeking the public's help to find a service dog stolen out of a car.
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12/24/11 Underage Drinking Ordinance (more)
MERCER ISLAND, Wash. (AP) - The Mercer Island city council has moved to fine parents whose children are caught drinking under age.
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12/23/11 Cashmere Outage 5pm update (more)
About 150 Chelan County PUD customers in the Tigner, Pioneer Chapel and other areas served by the Simmer Substation are without power.
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12/23/11 Cold Weather and Pets (more)
With overnight temperatures dipping below freezing, officials with the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society remind pet owners to keep animals safe this winter.
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12/23/11 Give Wisely (more)
Tis the season for giving, however state officials are reminding residents to give wisely.
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12/23/11 Gold Coin Donation (more)
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) - A Secret Santa discreetly dropped off a rare gold coin valued at $1,700 in a University Place Salvation Army kettle this past week.
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12/23/11 Spokane Shooting (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Police are looking for six more suspects wanted for investigation of assault for their role in the fatal shooting of a rapper after a concert in Spokane.
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12/23/11 Air Jordans Frenzy (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Police reportedly use pepper spray to break up fights among shoe buyers who pushed and shoved outside a Seattle area mall to pick up some of the first Nike retro Air Jordans that went on sale early Friday.
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12/23/11 Pasco Train Fatality (more)
PASCO, Wash. (AP) - The body of a man was found on railroad tracks Thursday night near the Amtrak station in Pasco.
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12/22/11 Methadone Warning (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A Washington state drug board has decided to warn pharmacies about the risk of overdose deaths from prescribing methadone as a painkiller.
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12/22/11 Feedlot Water Ruling (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) -- The Washington state Supreme Court says state law does not limit the amount of groundwater that can be pumped for livestock from a permit-exempt well.
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12/22/11 Electric Vehicle Refilling Station (more)
WenatcheeMayor Dennis Johnson Wednesday cut the red ribbon welcoming Wenatchee's first electric vehicle refill station.
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12/22/11 Grinch Fund Grows (more)
BERDEEN, Wash. (AP) - The Grinch Fund campaign to give laid off Aberdeen diner employees unpaid back wages has exceeded its goal and resulted in job offers.
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12/22/11 Redistricting Talks Continue (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Panelists tasked with redrawing Washington's political districts are entering their final week of work without a compromise.
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12/21/11 Police Chase Turns Into A Multiple Vehicle Accident (more)
A wild chase from police turned into a disastrous accident involving five vehicles along North Wenatchee Avenue around 6p.m. yesterday (Wednesday) evening.
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12/21/11 Total Loss After Malaga Fire (more)
A personal shop in Malaga is no more after it became engulfed in flames around 2:40 Wednesday afternoon.
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12/21/11 Unemployment Benefits Shrink in 2011 (more)
A report released by the Employment Security Department today shows that unemployment benefits shrank in 2011.
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12/21/11 Man Dies After Accidently Shooting Himself (more)
A 75-year old Bridgeport man is dead from an abdominal injury after accidentally shooting himself last night..
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11/21/11 Malaga Structure Fire (more)
Fire Crews responded this afternoon to a structure fire in the Malaga area involving an outbuilding.
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12/20/11 Unemployment In November
November unemployment numbers Chelan and Douglas County has grown to 7.7-percent from October's 6.3-percent according to regional economist Mark Berreth.
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12/20/11 House Shot Up Again in Drive By Shooting (more)
Another drive by shooting in Desert Aire that occurred Monday night around 8:20 p.m. is the cause of concern amongst Grant County Sherriff's Deputies.
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SH Burn Ban Lifted (more)
The Department of Ecology's burn bans are expiring today (Dec. 20, 2011) in seven Eastern Washington counties.
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12/19/11 Grant PUD Approves Budget (more)
Grant County's $497-million budget for 2012 is approved as of Monday.
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12/19/11 Farmer Stop Hay Theft (more)
A farmer near Quincy put a "pitch fork" in a heist for hay Sunday night.
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12/19/11 Texaco Robbed (more)
A convenience store and gas station in Chelan is missing some cash since an early morning robbery today.
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12/19/11 Pizza Delivery Person Robbed At Knife Point
A 22-year old Pizza Hut delivery driver delivered more than just pizza after being allegedly robbed at knife point in the 1200 block of Pershing Road near Moses Lake.
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12/18/11 Forest Land Protection (more)
ELLENSBURG, Wash. (AP) — More than 10,000 acres of Cascade Mountains forest has been protected for wildlife habitat and public access with transfer of the land from Plum Creek Timber Co. to the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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12/18/11 Redistricting (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The commission mapping new districts for state legislators and members of Congress made some progress Friday but has a lot more work to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to locate a new congressional district in Washington.
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12/18/11 George Area Accident (more)
Four young adults were taken to the Quincy Valley Medical Center Saturday morning following a one vehicle rollover accident.
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12/18/11 Wild Win Big (more)
TOPEKA, Kan. – Blake Roubos gave his Wenatchee Wild teammates an early Christmas gift Saturday night – 4 goals and an assist, which led to a 7-1 victory over the Topeka RoadRunners at the Kansas ExpoCentre in Topeka, Kan.
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12/17/11 Manson Homicide (more)
A 28 year old Manson man died after being stabbed around midnight Friday night.
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12/17/11 Wild Lose Friday (more)
TOPEKA, Kan. – Wenatchee Wild forward Kyle Vogel returned to the lineup Friday after missing nearly three weeks of action.
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12/17/11 Car Tabs Moving Forward (more)
The Wenatchee city council is moving ahead with plans to potentially implement a 20 dollar car tab fee next year.
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12/17/11 Mayor's Final Meeting (more)
Choking back tears, outgoing Wenatchee Mayor Dennis Johnson thanked the council and city staff after he was presented with a plaque and proclamation thanking him for 12 years of service as Mayor.
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12/17/11 High School Hoops (more)
Plenty of action on the high school hoops front Friday. Here are some scores from the AP.
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12/16/11 Pangborn Loses Fixed Base Operator (more)
Wenatchee Jet Service is going out of business asPangborn Airport’s fixed base operator.
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12/15/11 Reckless Driver in East Wenatchee (more)
A man who reportedly driving a pickup stolen from the Spokane area, was arrested in East Wenatchee Thursday afternoon after he caused a couple of injury collisions.
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12/15/11 Gov. on Lottery's Future (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is exploring whether to privatize the state's lottery.
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12/15/11 Help Sought In IDing Remains (more)
Grant County authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying skeletal remains found near O'Sullivan Dam in Southeastern Grant County about three weeks ago.
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12/15/11 Tsunami Debris (more)
PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) - Debris from the March tsunami in Japan has started reaching the West Coast.
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12/15/11 Jobless Rate Dips (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Private-sector job growth has pushed Washington's unemployment rate to the lowest point since February 2009.
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12/15/11 Footprints in Snow Lead to Suspect (more)
Douglas County Sheriff's deputies followed footprints in the snow to a Bridgeport home Wednesday night, where they arrested a 17 year old man on burglary and weapons violations.
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12/15/11 Burn Ban Continues (more)
The State Department of Ecology is extending bans on all outdoor burning, and the unnecessary use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan and four other Eastern Washington counties through at least Tuesday morning.
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12/14/11 East Wenatchee Man Arrested In Alaska
Alaska State Troopers say a 30-year-old man from East Wenatchee has been arrested in Alaska's Dutch Harbor in an identity theft case.
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12/14/11 Police Say Reyes Missed Swimming Assessment
A police report says the Wenatchee student who drowned in the high school pool missed the swimming assessment in the first week of class while sitting on bleachers.
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12/14/11 Leavenworth Law Enforcement Contract Ratified
The city of Leavenworth is the last of four cities to sign a Chelan County law enforcement contract.
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12/14/11 East Wenatchee Budget Adopted
East Wenatchee appears to be in good financial health judging by the budget adopted for next year by the City Council Tuesday night.
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12/14/11 Power Rates Cheapest in Washington State
A USA Today story indicates that much of the nation is paying significantly higher electric rates compared to five years ago but in Washington State but residents of Chelan and Douglas Counties can still lay claim to some of the lowest power bills in the country.
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12/14/11 Special Session Ends
State lawmakers have completed their special session.
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12/14/11 Special Session Ends
State lawmakers have completed their special session.
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12/13/11 Hospitality Heights recieves $50,000 check (more)
Stemilt Growers Fruit Company gave back to the community this morning (Tuesday) in the form of a $50,000 check written to Hospitality Heights.
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12/13/11 Greg Phillips Steps Down At Pangborn (Update) (more)
After 18-months as Pangborn Memorial Airport's Director...Greg Phillips will be stepping down in the beginning of January next year.
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12/13/11 Man Shoots Self In The Head (more)
Chelan County Authorities say a 49-year old Wenatchee man is in critical condition after shooting himself in the head this morning.
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12/13/11 Quarrel Turns Into A Police Standoff (more)
A quarrel between a Wenatchee couple went bad around 3:00p.m. yesterday (Tuesday) during a standoff with Wenatchee Police at the 700 block of Ringold Street.
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12/13/11 Pangborn Manager Quits (more)
Pangborn Memorial Airport Manager, Greg Phillips announced today that he's accepted a new position in Vail, Colorado. .
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12/13/11 House Passes Budget Plan
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A House committee has passed a budget plan that seeks to trim $479 million from the state's $1.4 billion deficit.
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12/13/11 Man Chooses Jail For Warmth (more)
A man with no place to spend the night waved down a police officer in Wenatchee and confessed he had shattered a parked car's window with a rock.
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12/12/11 Chelan County Recieves Salmon Recovery Grant (more)
Nearly 1-point-three-million dollars will be given to Chelan County Natural Resources Department for Salmon restoration efforts.
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12/12/11 No School Day Cuts For Now (more)
A tentative agreement between Washington State Legislators today could push back dramatic cuts in K-12 education.
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12/12/11 Staying Away From Moses Lake Water (more)
A break in a sewage line in Moses Lake has city officials asking the public to stay away from lake water.
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12/12/11 Christmas Wishes from Catholic Family and Child Services
Catholic Family and Child Services helped KPQ launch the Apple Valley Honda Christmas Wishes project today.
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12/11/11 Apple Crop Estimate (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Despite concerns about a late harvest, cold weather and picker shortages, Washington's apple crop is exceeding industry expectations.
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12/11/11 Mansfield Stabbing (more)
An early morning fight Sunday between two Mansfield teens ended with one of the teens being cut several times with a paring knife, and the other teen charged with attempted murder and assault.
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12/11/11 Wild Fall To Jackalopes (more)
ODESSA, Texas – The Odessa Jackalopes scored two third-period goals Saturday and held on for a 2-1 victory over the Wenatchee Wild at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas.
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12/11/11 Basketball Scores from Saturday (more)
Plenty of locals teams in action on the hardwoods Saturday. Here are some of the scores.
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12/11/11 Grand Coulee Cowboy Wins World Bull Riding Championship (more)
On Saturday night at the 10-day, $6 million Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Shane Proctor of Grand Coulee won rodeo’s most coveted prize – the world championship.
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12/10/11 Dangerous Driver DUI (more)
A man whose blood alcohol content tested at more than twice the legal limit, was arrested for driving under the influence early Saturday morning after he was seen driving erratically on Sunset Highway.
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12/10/11 Rock Island Burglary (more)
The Douglas County Sheriff's office is investigating a recent burglary at a home in Rock Island.
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12/10/11 Train Fatality (more)
TOPPENISH, Wash. (AP) - Authorities say a transient has been struck and killed by a train in Toppenish.
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12/10/11 House Fire Shooting (more)
WASHOUGAL, Wash. (AP) - The owner of a southwest Washington home that burned in a deadly fire and shooting this week was under investigation for multiple sex crimes.
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12/10/11 Prep Basketball Roundup (more)
Plenty of prep basketball action Friday. Here's a few scores involving local teams.
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12/10/11 Wild Win Big in Texas (more)
ODESSA, Texas – The Wenatchee Wild took the best road power play in the NAHL Friday to the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas.
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12/09/11 Moses Lake Shooting (more)
Grant County Detectives are working to find out what caused a man to shoot his brother during an altercation near Moses Lake Thursday morning.
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12/09/11 Toddler Recovering from Shooting (more)
A 3 year old Wenatchee boy is reportedly in stable condition at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee after he accidentally shot himself with a pistol.
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12/09/11 Burn Ban Extended (more)
The State Department of Ecology has extended bans on all outdoor burning and the unnecessary use of fireplaces and uncertified woodstoves in five Eastern Washington Counties.
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12/09/11 Chelan Medical Pot Moratorium Extended (more)
Medical marijuana advocate Joe Amendolare may have persuaded the Chelan City Council to revise the City's moratorium on gardens.
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12/09/11 Dutch Bros Helps Children's Home Society (more)
You can help local kids, one cup at a time.
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12/09/11 Arena Goes Into Default (more)
12th District state Senator Linda Evans Parlette is conceding defeat on a plan that sought to secure a bridge-loan for the Town Toyota Center.
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12/09/11 Wenatchee Wilber-Ellis Plant Closes (more)
Wilber-Ellis is closing its Wenatchee packaging plant after 40 years of doing business on South Wenatchee Avenue.
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12/09/11 Arena Bill Dead
The Town Toyota Center is in default after a proposed 42 million dollar State-loan dies in the Senate.
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12/06/11 Wenatchee Medical Center and Virginia Mason Enter Affilation (more)
The Wenatchee Valley Medical Center and Seattle based hospital Virginia Mason have entered into a new cardiac affiliation.
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12/06/11 Child May Be Permanently Blind (more)
Wenatchee Police say a two month old baby girl could become permanently blind after being assaulted by her father.
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12/5/11 Burn Ban Extended (more)
Chelan and Douglas counties are two of five eastern Washington territories with a burn ban now extending to the Friday according to the state Department of Ecology.
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12/5/11 Holden Mine Closure (more)
With four feet of snow on the ground at the Holden Mine Site...preparation for spring clean up will cease for now.
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12/05/11 School District on Suit (more)
Wenatchee School District officials are not commenting on a suit filed by the family of a high school student who drowned last month in the High School's swimming pool.
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12/05/11 Drowning Victim's Family Files Claim (more)
The parents of the boy who drowned last month at the Wenatchee High School pool have filed a wrongful death claim against the School District.
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12/05/11 Homicide-Murder IDs (more)
A 36 year old Chelan woman was shot and killed by her live-in boyfriend this weekend in an apparent homicide-suicide.
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12/05/11 Stagnant Air (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The National Weather Service says a high pressure system over the Northwest is keeping the lid on air pollutants.
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12/05/11 Default Bill Amended (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The state House is moving ahead with a plan to pull a Wenatchee-area agency from default and seize tax dollars if local jurisdictions fail to repay the dues.
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12/05/11 Governor and Budget (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Gov. Chris Gregoire's budget director is urging lawmakers to take swift action.
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12/05/11 Wild Go Wild Sunday (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Future trivia question: Who is the first player in Wenatchee Wild history to score four goals in a game? Answer: Chris Kerr.
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12/05/11 Governor Debates (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee has called for six debates with Attorney General Rob McKenna in the lead up to the governor's election next November.
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12/05/11 Post Office Closure (more)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service will be outlining this morning what services people will be paying more for to get less.
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12/05/11 Big Fight, No Arrests (more)
No arrests were made following a melee early Sunday morning in Wenatchee that left three people with non-life threatening injuries.
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12/05/11 Drowning Investigation (more)
An investigation continues into the drowning death of a Wenatchee High School student.
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12/05/11 Hort Convention Starts (more)
The largest gathering of tree fruit orchardists, shippers, suppliers and vendors in the nation kicks off Monday in Wenatchee.
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12/04/11 Murder-Suicide Investigation Early Info (more)
The Chelan County Sheriff's office is investigating a domestic violence incident in the Chelan area that reportedly left two people dead.
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12/04/11 WEA Endorses Inslee (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The state's largest teacher's union has endorsed U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee for governor after Attorney General Rob McKenna backed out of plans to speak to the organization's leadership on Saturday.
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12/04/11 Wild Lose in OT (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. –Despite Shawn Pauly's second career hat-trick, the Wenatchee Wild fell in overtime to the Dawson Creek Rage Saturday night at the Town Toyota Center 4-3.
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12/04/11 Prep BBall Scores (more)
Several local teams on the hardwoods Saturday. Here's some of the scores.
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12/03/11 Savoie Retrial (more)
EPHRATA, Wash. (AP) - Prosecutors in a rural Washington state county are preparing to retry a young man who was convicted as a teenager of murdering a playmate in 2003.
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12/03/11 Wolf Plan (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved a plan for managing gray wolves in Washington state.
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12/03/11 SAGE Open House (more)
SAGE, formerly the DSV Crisis Center, held an open house Friday at their new location, 710 North Chelan Avenue in Wenatchee.
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12/03/11 House Committee and TTC (more)
By a 19 to 8 vote, the State House Ways and Means committee Friday passed on a bailout plan for debt on the Town Toyota Center to the full House.
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12/03/11 Schools and Juice Concerns (more)
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - Everett elementary schools have stopped serving apple and grape juice because of health concerns.
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12/02/11 Wenatchee Passes Budget (more)
By a six to one vote, the Wenatchee city council Thursday night approved the city's 2012 spending plan. Mayor Dennis Johnson says this was one of the more difficult budgets to develop, in part because it required "revenue enhancements" to reach a balanced budget.
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12/02/11 Mini-Storage Break-In (more)
Three area residents, two men and a woman, were arrested Thursday on various charges after they reportedly broke into a mini-storage unit in Cashmere and were loading items into a vehicle.
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12/02/11 Burn Bans Going Into Effect (more)
Burn bans go into effect in Central Washington this weekend.
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12/02/11 Hort Convention Coming (more)
Upwards of 15 hundred tree fruit growers and industry officials are gathering in Wenatchee next week for the Washington State Horticultural Association's annual meeting.
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12/02/11 PFD Member Municipalities on Debt Payment (more)
Officials from seven of the nine jurisdictions that make up the Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities District met Thursday to discuss indebtedness on the Town Toyota Center.
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12/02/11 Postal Center Closure Meeting (more)
US Postal Service employees in Wenatchee oppose plans by the agency to close the local mail processing center at Olds Station.
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12/02/11 ARENA DEFAULT DELAYED (more)
Municipal bond holders have agreed to give the Wenatchee Events Center Public Facilities District (PFD) one more week before entering into full-scale default to allow time for the Legislature to reach agreement on a $42 million loan to pay off the bonds.
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12/01/11 Town Toyota Center Bill THur PM Update
The deadline to make a 42 million dollar bond payment on the Town Toyota Center came and went at ten o'clock Thursday morning, technically putting the Center into default.
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12/01/11 Salmon Virus Concerns (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Sen. Maria Cantwell is calling for stronger communication between American and Canadian officials following the disclosure that Canada failed to reveal the results of tests that appear to show the presence of a potentially deadly salmon virus nearly a decade before a salmon-virus scare this fall.
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12/01/11 Business Costs (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - An overhaul of the workers' compensation system in Washington will help prevent a rate increase for businesses this year.
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12/01/11 Medical Marijuana (more)
Olympia, Wash. (AP) - Gov. Chris Gregoire and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee have filed a petition with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration asking the agency to reclassify marijuana so that doctors can prescribe it and pharmacists can fill the prescription.
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12/01/11 Election Turnout (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The turnout from last month's election in Washington was 53 percent - about 6 percentage points higher than Secretary of State Sam Reed expected.
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12/01/11 Drowning Investigation (more)
The investigation into the drowning death of a Wenatchee High School student will be conducted by an attorney with an Enumclaw-based law firm.
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12/01/11 Town Toyota Center Default
A last-minute legislative effort to head off a default on the Town Toyota Center appears to have failed after lawmakers refused to vote last night on a 42 million dollar State loan.
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11/30/11 Vaccine Mandatory for Pets (more)
The Washington State Department of Health says vaccination for pets such as dogs...cats and ferrets will be mandatory starting January 1st.
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11/30/11 Flu Season Stagnant So Far (more)
According to Mary Small of the Chelan/Douglas Health District the flu season is currently underway in the Wenatchee Valley but will it be much of a season with only four illnesses reported so far in the state this year?
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11/29/11 Narrow Election Victories Sealed (more)
As of November 29th. county auditors have finalized the election results for 2011
Novembers race for candidacy included a couple of close margins for local elected positions.
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11/30/11 Mandatory Royalty Meetings (more)
It’s Apple Blossom Royalty time again!!!
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11/30/11 Hort Convention Returns to Wenatchee (more)
The 107th Washington State Horticultural Association annual meeting is scheduled Dec. 5-7 at the Wenatchee Convention Center.
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11/30/11 Savoie Pleads Innocent (more)
An Ephrata man convicted as a teenager - but tried as an adult - of murdering a playmate in 2003 pleaded not guilty to the slaying Tuesday.
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11/30/11 State Transportation Survey (more)
A poll reveals Washington residents would be willing to pay more to maintain the current transportation system.
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11/30/11 Rotarac Fund Set Up for Westside High (more)
The Wenatchee Rotaract Club and WestSide High School leaders have teamed up to develop a charitable fund for the benefit of WestSide Alternative High School.
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11/30/11 Senate Committee Postpones Arena Debt Bill Vote (more)
Lawmakers are struggling to get enough support for a debt relief plan plan that would make a lifesaving bond payment this week on the Town Toyota Center.
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11/28/11 Arena Debt Bill Approved (more)
A panel of state lawmakers has given early approval to a $42 million bailout package that would prevent a Wenatchee-area agency from defaulting on arena debt.
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11/28/11 Eastmont Talks School Cuts (more)
Last night's (Monday) Eastmont School District board meeting surfaced opinions on what to cut when the "legislative axe" comes down on the education budget statewide.
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11/28/11 Protesters In Olympia (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A rowdy protest has led Washington lawmakers to shut down a first committee hearing that was focused on how to deal with the state's budget woes.
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11/28/11 Sales Tax Poll (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A new poll shows that 64 percent of Washington voters are likely to support a temporary sales tax increase to mitigate cuts to education and social services.
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11/28/11 Skeletal Remains Found (more)
Grant County Detectives are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains found near O'Sullivan Dam on November 23rd.
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11/2811 $28,000 worth missing from East Wenatche Home (more)
28-thousand dollars worth of merchandise is missing from a East Wenatchee home as of Sunday morning.
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11/28/11 Traffic Signal Testing (more)
Wenatchee Street Department officials say they will be testing critical traffic signal equipment during night time hours this week.
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11/28/11 PFD Bill Has Afternoon Hearing (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - State lawmakers are beginning their legislative session with a hearing on a $42 million bailout package for a Wenatchee-area agency.
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11/28/11 Tire Theft (more)
Wenatchee Police are investigating the theft of dozens of new tires from a Wenatchee business.
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11/28/11 Sex Offender Lockup NIMBY (more)
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - The cost of locking up sexually violent felons on an island is growing, and state lawmakers of both parties say the Special Commitment Center might need to move to the mainland.
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11/28/11 PFD Bill (more)
All eyes are on the State Capital this week as lawmakers return for a special legislative session to close a 1.4 billion dollar budget gap. But of even more local interest is a proposed bill by the State Treasurer's office that would head-off a default on the Town Toyota Center.
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11/28/11 Special Session Starts (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Lawmakers return to the state capital for the start of a 30-day special legislative session called by the governor to address a projected $1.4 billion deficit.
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11/28/11 Selah Mayor says Get a Haircut (more)
SELAH, Wash. (AP) - Selah Mayor Bob Jones says he's not politically correct and has no regrets about telling a man at a council meeting to get a job and a haircut.
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11/27/11 Water Quality Grant (more)
Chelan County has received a 25 thousand dollar grant from the State Department of Ecology to bolster watershed efforts to clean up local creeks and improve water quality.
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11/27/11 Christmas Tree Permits (more)
With Christmas less than a month away, tree lots are springing up around the area.
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11/27/11 Bedbug Scanner (more)
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) - Scanning technology developed at a Richland lab to screen airplane passengers could soon be used to target bedbugs.
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11/27/11 Hunter-Train Update (more)
BEND, Ore. (AP) - A Bend-area grocery store manager was struck and killed by an Amtrak train while chasing his dog during a duck hunting outing in southeast Washington.
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11/27/11 Wild Win in OT (more)
FRESNO, Calif. – Blake Saylor turned a neutral zone turnover into a breakaway goal that lifted the Wenatchee Wild to a 4-3 overtime victory Saturday over the Fresno Monsters at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California.
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11/26/11 Fatal Collision Update
A Wenatchee man is now listed in serious condition at a Seattle hospital following a fatal head-on collision that claimed the life of a Seattle man Wednesday evening.
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11/26/11 Bridgeport Man Arrested After Escape (more)
A 40 year old Bridgeport man, wanted on a warrant for escape from community custody and failure to pay child support, was arrested Friday by Douglas County sheriff's deputies.
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11/26/11 Wild Lose in OT (more)
FRESNO, Calif. – The Wenatchee Wild secured one standing point Friday at the Selland Arena in Fresno, Calif., but suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the Fresno Monsters.
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11/25/11 Spokane and Boeing (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A county commissioner says Spokane is competitive as the possible Washington site for a Boeing factory to assemble the new 737 MAX.
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11/25/11 Chelan Co. PUD Fiber Survey (more)
What are your preferences for the future buildout of Chelan County PUD's Fiberoptic network?
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11/25/11 Hunter Train Fatality (more)
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) - The Benton County sheriff's office says a train struck and killed a hunter near Paterson.
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11/25/11 Trucker Death (more)
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - The Washington State Patrol says a trucker was found dead in his semi-truck at Snoqualmie Pass.
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11/25/11 Gov. Race Fundraising (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Starting Monday, Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna's ability to raise money for his gubernatorial campaign comes to an end for the next few months.
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11/24/11 Fatal Crash Injures Wenatchee Father and Son (more)
Highway 970 in Kittitas County was closed last night following a fatal two-vehicle head-on collision.
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11/24/11 Malaga Couple Dies (more)
An elderly couple died of injuries sustained in a two car crash in Malaga last Saturday.
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11/24/11 Cowell Murder Trial Postponed (more)
The MacKenzie Cowell murder trial has been postponed until March 19th following a hearing held in Chelan County Superior Court this week.
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11/24/11 Arena Debt Bill Revised (more)
State Legislators have revised the Town Toyota Center debt legislation in response to an outcry from local elected leaders who viewed the measure as heavy-handed.
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11/23/11 Jobless Rate Remains Stable (more)
Unemployment figures are in for Chelan and Douglas Counties for the month of October.
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11/23/11 East Wenatchee Council OK;s Property Tax Hike (more)
The East Wenatchee City Council approved a one-percent property tax increase at last night's city council meeting.
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11/22/11 Rep Condotta Takes Heat On Arena Debt Bill (more)
12th District State Representative Cary Condotta got an earful on yesterday's "Representing America" program from constituents outraged over the Town Toyota Center debt relief bill he intends to drop in the upcoming special session.
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11/21/11 Woman Held in Hotel Room (more)
A 23-year old Wenatchee woman was held against her will in an East Wenatchee hotel Saturday night.
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11/21/11 U.S. Forests Having Health Problems Too (more)
Forest health is a developing issues across state and federal lands across Washington due to a recent increases in insects and diseases.
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11/21/11 Port of Quincy Gets Letters of Support for Grant (more)
As commerce improves in Quincy so does the support for the 530-million dollar Transportation investment Generating Economic Recovery (or TIGER) grant...which would improve infrastructure and freight mobility at the Port of Quincy's Rail Terminal.
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11/21/11 Gregoire's Proposal On Education Cuts (more)
Governor Chris Gregoire unveiled a proposal today (monday) that would take a 500-million dollar chunk out of the education budget.
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11/21/11 East Wenatchee Discussing Final Budget (more)
East Wenatchee City Council members will be talking budget...waste and wages at tonight's City Council meeting.
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11/21/11 How It Went On Mission Ridge (more)
Skiers travelled up hill to Mission Ridge Ski Resort's grand opening over the weekend.
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11/21/11 Savoie Retrial (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - An Ephrata man who was convicted of murdering a 13-year-old playmate in 2003 has made his first court appearance for a retrial.
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11/21/11 November Storm (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Washington coast and northwest interior until noon Tuesday.
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11/21/11 Yakima Groundwater (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington Department of Ecology has approved about $300,000 to help Yakima County develop a groundwater management program to address nitrate contamination.
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11/21/11 Forest Health (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Washington Lands Commissioner Peter Goldmark is raising the alarm about the health of state forests under attack from bugs and diseases.
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11/21/11 North Cascades Closes (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington Transportation Department has decided to close the North Cascades Highway for the winter.
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11/21/11 Port Passes Budget (more)
Chelan County Port District Commissioners have adopted a 4.2 million dollar spending plan for next year.
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11/21/11 Gov and Sales Taxes (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Gov. Chris Gregoire is proposing $1.7 billion in cuts to state government, but suggests a temporary sales tax increase to prevent some of the more severe reductions that include shortening the school year for public school students.
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11/21/11 Wenatchee Medical Talks Future at Seminar (more)
Wenatchee Medical Center CEO Peter Rutheford and Medical Director Stew Freed will share the strategies in place for the facility's future development this afternoon...that includes their upcoming partnership with Central Washington Hospital.
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11/20/11 SR 28 Roll Over Accident (more)
A roll over accident on State Route 28 near Spanish Castle Road sent three people to Central Washington Hospital around 3:15 yesterday (Saturday).
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11/20/11 Tracking Kids (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Washington state education officials know a lot more about your kids than they ever knew about you.
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11/20/11 Marijuana Measure (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - An effort to decriminalize and tax recreational marijuana sales for adults in Washington state has won some high-profile endorsements and its sponsors are well on their way to collecting enough signatures to place the measure before the Legislature.
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11/20/11 Wild Lose (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Fairbanks Ice Dogs scored two second-period goals Saturday en route to a 2-0 victory over the Wenatchee Wild at the Town Toyota Center.
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11/19/11 Immigration Violation Arrest (more)
A Bridgeport man, with an extensive criminal history, was arrested Friday evening by officers with the Douglas County Sheriff's office Special Response Team.
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11/19/11 Mission Ridge Opens (more)
Mission Ridge ski resort officials are getting ready for opening day.
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11/19/11 Food Stamp Scam (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A 57-year-old Seattle woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay $400,000 in restitution for taking part in a food stamp scam.
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11/19/11 Lettuce Recall (more)
IRWINDALE, Calif. (AP) - Ready Pac Foods has recalled more than 5,000 cases of bagged salad because of a possible E. coli contamination.
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11/19/11 Wild Lose Friday Night (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Ben Carey scored his team-leading 11th goal of the season on a short breakaway early in the third period Friday, but it wasn’t enough as the Fairbanks Ice Dogs skated to a 4-1 victory at the Town Toyota Center.
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11/19/11 Legislation to Save Town Toyota Center From Default Unveiled (more)
Legislation that would prevent the Town Toyota Center from going into default would enable the Public Facilities District or its nine member jurisdictions to increase sales taxes without voter approval.
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11/18/11 Festival of Trees Opens (more)
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....at the Performing Arts Center of Wenatchee.
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11/18/11 Medical Marijuana Informational Rally (more)
Medical marijuana advocates are gathering in Chelan Saturday for an informational rally they hope will dispel some of the myths surrounding the controversial issue.
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11/18/11 School Funding (more)
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - The head of Washington's education department says there are other ways to balance the state budget without cutting basic education.
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11/18/11 PFD Funding Meeting (more)
The state Treasurer's Office is rushing to prevent the Town Toyota Center from defaulting on $42 million in debt.
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11/18/11 Stevens Pass Ski Resort Sold (more)
The Stevens Pass ski resort has been sold for nearly $21 million.
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11/18/11 Earthquake Rattles North Central Washington (more)
A 4.0 earthquake has shaken north central Washington.
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11/18/11 20 Dollar Car Tab Tax In Wenatchee Budget (more)
A 20 dollar car tab fee is going back in the Wenatchee city budget.
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11/17/11 Jobless Rate (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington's jobless rate has dropped to 9 percent.
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11/17/11 More Snow Coming (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The National Weather Service says the Western Washington lowlands could see their first snow of the season Thursday night through Saturday.
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11/17/11 WHS Drowning (more)
A Wenatchee High School student died Thursday afternoon after being pulled, unresponsive from the Wenatchee High School pool.
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11/17/11 Grant Co. Road Closure (more)
The Grant County Sheriff's Office has temporarily closed Adams Road South, between Frenchman Hills Road and Road 11-SW, due to icy road conditions and several farm trucks off the road.
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11/17/11 State Revenue Forecast (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The state's chief economist is issuing a new revenue forecast as lawmakers prepare to go into a special legislative session to address a projected $1.3 billion deficit.
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11/17/11 Car Tab Meeting (more)
The Wenatchee city council holds a public hearing this evening on whether or not they should enact a 20 dollar car tab fee.
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11/17/11 Medical Marijuana (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The top federal prosecutor in Seattle says her office can't and won't target every medical marijuana dispensary in Western Washington, but authorities won't turn a blind eye to flagrant violations of the law either.
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11/17/11 Gregoire and Boeing (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Gov. Chris Gregoire is recommending investments in educating and training an aerospace workforce to ensure Boeing assembles its 737 MAX in Washington.
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11/17/11 Icy Roads, Be Careful (more)
The season's first significant snowfall wreaked havoc on area roadways Wednesday as motorists adjust to winter driving conditions in the Wenatchee Valley.
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11/16/11 Columbia Basin Hospital Will Suspend Emergency Services Sunday (more)
The Columbia Basin Hospital will divert all emergency services to Moses Lake or Quincy this Sunday due an electrical upgrade.
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11/16/11 Mission Ridge Opens (more)
Mission Ridge Ski Resort will open its runs to skiers this weekend due to some help from recent winter storms.
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11/16/11 Cashmere School Superintendent Addressed State Cuts (more)
Cashmere schools are some of many educational institutions celebrating American Education Week and in an interview with KPQ... Superintendent Glenn Johnson says all is well in the Cashemere School District but he isn't saying the same about state government.
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11/16/11 Cashmere Council Says No To Property Tax Increase (more)
Cashmere City Council Members are turning their backs on a one to three percent property tax increase.
The decision was made earlier in the week at a city council meeting.
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11/16/11 Eyman Warns Wenatchee About Car Tab Tax (more)
Wenatchee City Council members could decide as early as tomorrow meeting if plans to levy a 20-dollar car tab fee will go forward... but not before political activist Tim Eyman has something to say about it.
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11/16/11 Business Leader Concerned about Fire Inspection Fee Proposal
A business leader says the City of Wenatchee could be biting the hands that feed it if a new fire inspection fee is imposed.
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11/16/11 George Hires Rent-a-Cop Security Company (more)
The town of George appears to have found a way to beat the high cost of law enforcement by hiring rent-a-cops.
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11/15/11 SR 20 Closes (more)
As of 8p.m. last night (Tuesday) State Route 20 North Cascades Highway is closed due to heavy snow storms expected during the next several days.
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11/15/11 Link Tranist Ridership Down (more)
Tuesday's Link Transit Board Meeting revealed that overall ridership has dropped approximately 12-percent since the since the company cut its services by 12-percent October 3rd.
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11/15/11 Car Tab Tax on Wenatchee Council Agenda (more)
Wenatchee city officials are hoping for a strong turnout at Thursday's city council meeting.
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11/14/11 Red Cross Fires (more)
The Apple Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is not only proactive when it comes to protecting people from house fires...but they reacted to five blazes over the weekend.
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11/14/11 School Year Cuts (more)
Washington school superintendents are pushing for a shorter school year as a budget fix.
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11/14/11 Park Commish Plan Review (more)
The Wenatchee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has a lot to look over as they will review all six chapters of their six year comprehensive plan at tomorrow's meeting (Tuesday).
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11/14/11 Election Results Update (more)
The results are in again from the Chelan County Auditor's Office and with only 30 ballots left to count...Frank Kuntz will be Wenatchee's new mayor as he maintains 52% of the vote versus Shilo Schauer's 48%.
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11/14/11 Moses Lake Abduction and Assault (more)
A 15-year old Moses Lake girl is recovering from a four-day ordeal after being held captive against her will in a Moses Lake home from Wednesday through Sunday of last week.
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11/13/11 Wind Caused Power Outages (more)
Chelan County PUD workers had their hands full Sunday responding to wind caused power outages.
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11/13/11 Pot Bust (more)
A two month long drug investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's office netted two arrests.
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11/13/11 Discover Pass Sales (more)
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Sales of a new state park parking pass - the Discover Pass - is not raising the cash the state of Washington expected.
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11/13/11 Grant County Shooting (more)
Grant County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating gang involved shooting incidents near Mattawa.
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11/13/11 Gay Marriage (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A new effort has begun to legalize gay marriage in Washington state.
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11/13/11 Fatal Chelan area Accident (more)
A 67 year old Manson man died Saturday evening following a one vehicle rollover accident.
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11/13/11 Marijuana Legalisation (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A second former top federal prosecutor in Seattle has endorsed an effort to legalize and tax marijuana for recreational use in Washington state.
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11/12/11 Sleep Deprivation Study (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A Spokane lab and Washington State University researchers are testing the performance of police officers when they are tired and sleep-deprived.
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11/12/11 Gift Fair Today (more)
The Wenatchee Senior Activity Center has one of their biggest fundraisers of the year Saturday.
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11/12/11 Cashmere Rotory Auction Tonight (more)
Cashmere Rotarians are gearing up for their annual holiday auction to be held Saturday at the Riverside Community Center.
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11/12/11 Leavenworth Rotorty (more)
The Leavenworth Rotory club holds their annual Rotary Fest today at the Leavenworth Festhalle.
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11/11/11 Styx at Town Toyota Center (more)
The classic rock group Styx will perform at the Town Toyota Center February 1st.
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11/11/11 Grant County Drive-By (more)
Two people were injured during a drive by shooting Thursday night in Desert Aire, about five miles south of Mattawa.
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11/11/11 Car Tabs Back on the Table? (more)
Wenatchee city council members are taking another look at car tabs.
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11/11/11 Wenatchee Budget Update (more)
Wenatchee mayor Dennis Johnson's preliminary budget is balanced, but still needs more work.
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11/11/11 Entiat Area Accident (more)
Charges are pending in a two vehicle collision, seven miles north of Entiat Thursday evening.
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11/11/11 Stormy Weather (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Forecasters say a strong cold front moving through the Northwest Friday will bring gusty wet weather and mountain snow to Washington.
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11/11/11 Education Requirements (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - After much debate, the Washington State Board of Education has voted to increase state high school graduation requirements, beginning with the class of 2016.
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11/10/11 Veterans Day Pancake B'fast (more)
Pancakes and patriotism.
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11/10/11 Veteran's Day Parade (more)
Rain or shine, the annual Veteran's Day parade is set to go Friday morning in Wenatchee.
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11/10/11 Link Idle on Vets Day (more)
Link Transit won't be operating Friday because of the Veteran's Day holiday.
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11/10/11 Home Sales Up, Prices Down (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - Sales of existing homes rose in the third quarter in Washington, and housing affordability surged as median prices dropped 9.5 percent from a year ago.
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11/10/11 Bored Student Burned (more)
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) - A Washington State University freshman says he was playing with fire in his dorm room when he set rubbing alcohol on fire and spilled it on his clothes.
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11/10/11 JBLM Soldier Convicted (more)
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) - A U.S. Army soldier accused of exhorting his bored underlings to slaughter Afghan civilians for sport has been convicted of murder, conspiracy and all other charges at his court martial.
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11/09/11 1183 Reax
Initiative 1183 privatising the liquor business in Washington State passed with 60% of the vote...now what?
A statement released by the Washington State Liquor Control Board says the following...
"We are...of course...deeply disappointed by the election result on Initiative 1183. Weighing most heavily on our hearts and minds are the more than 900 Liquor Control Board employees who
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11/09/11 Marketplace Fairness Act
A federal bi-partisan bill eliminating unfair competition with businesses out of state was introduced in the Senate today and it could generate 483-million dollars for Washington State over the next three years.
The Washington State Department of Revenue says 306.5-million would go toward the state's general fund with 176-million dollars heading to local government.
Mike Gowrylow of the
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11/09/11 Downtown Association Seeks Help
The Wenatchee Downtown Association is looking for volunteers interested in enriching the downtown's prosperity through their Main Street Program.
The program is comprehensive and community driven which involves citizens and local business.
The association encourages everyone to participate through their economic enhancement...design...organization and promotions committees. 　
If
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11/09/11 Condotta WVC Town Hall
12th State Representative Carry Condotta kicked off his first of five town halls this week at Wenatchee Valley College's Van Tassell Center last night (Wednesday).
Condotta educated those in attendance about pressing political issues in the State of Washington.
Issues addressed included the state's fiscal situation...Olympia's consideration of a loan package for Wenatchee's 42-million dollar
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11/09/11 Grant County Election results
Here are the election night tabulations from Grant County. .
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11/09/11 Okanogan County Election Results
Find out how your candidate fared in Okanogan County
http://vote.wa.gov/results/current/okanogan/
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11/09/11 Eyman Tolling Initiative Losing
OLYMPIA, Wash (AP) - Early election returns show Tim Eyman's anti-tolling initiative is failing.
Unofficial results released Tuesday night showed the race too close to call, with 51.5 percent of voters opposing the measure.
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11/09/11 Liquor Intiative Passing
Washington voters have approved a plan to privatize liquor sales, siding with Costco in the costliest initiative campaign in state history.
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11/09/11 Douglas County election results (more)
Steve Lacy will spend another four years in office as East Wenatchee's Mayor after beating Dave Bremmer.
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11/0911 EAS Results
For the first time...radio and television providers across the U.S. simultaneously broadcasted an Emergency Alert System Test at 11a.m. Pacific Time yesterday (Wednesday).
The test lasted only 30-seconds with little error according to some but other reports indicated glitches.
KMGH-TV in Denver says viewers with cable saw the alert but those with antennas only saw regular programming.
The
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11/08/11 Chelan County Election Returns
Frank Kuntz has what appears to be a commanding lead over Shilo Schauer in the race for Wenatchee mayor.
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11/08/11 National EAS test
Coordinated through FEMA and the FCC...KPQ will take part in the first ever Nationwide Emergency Alert System test tomorrow at 11a.m. pacific time.
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11/08/11 Orchard Workers Injured (more)
Two orchard workers were injured, one seriously, when an irrigation line ruptured Sunday while they were winterizing equipment in Grant County.
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11/08/11 USDA EQIP Signups (more)
Farmers have until December 2nd to apply for financial and technical assistance through the USDA's Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
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11/08/11 Girl Trapped in Washing Machine (more)
OKANOGAN, Wash. (AP) - An Okanogan woman used a wrench to break the window of a running washing machine and rescue her 5-year-old daughter at a Laundromat.
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11/08/11 Statewide Ballot Glitch (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - State officials say technical problems are having an impact on the ballots of 21,000 voters.
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11/08/11 Its Election Day
If you haven't returned your ballot for the general election, you have a little more time.
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11/07/11 Gas Prices (more)
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - The AAA auto club reports the average prices of a gallon of gas Washington is $3.77.
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11/07/11 Apple Harvest Estimates (more)
This years' apple harvest appears to be smaller in volume than first forecast.
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11/07/11 Hunting Accident (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - The Yakima County sheriff's office says a man who was hunting quail and pheasant near Mabtom Sunday afternoon with a large family group was accidentally shot and wounded.
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11/07/11 Pasco Train Accident (more)
PASCO, Wash. (AP) - An evacuation ended at noon Monday at a Pasco rail yard where two trains collided, derailing two locomotives and 10 rail cars, and spilling 10,000 gallons of ethanol and a drip of corn syrup.
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11/07/11 Homeless Vets Program (more)
A program that helps Homeless veterans get a roof over their heads is coming to the Wenatchee Valley.
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11/06/11 Unbalanced State Budget (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state is finishing its latest budget cycle with a deficit for the first time in modern recordkeeping.
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11/06/11 State Budget and Cell Phones (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is targeting state-issued cell phones and other administrative costs as a way to save money.
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11/06/11 Dumpster Diving for Science (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A University of Washington grad student is researching eating habits by examining the food people throw away in Seattle trash bins.
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11/06/11 Voter Turnout (more)
Pushed in part by the Wenatchee Mayoral race, Chelan County elections officials are predicting a higher than usual turnout for this off-year election.
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11/06/11 Selah Teacher Resigns Gets Settlement
SELAH, Wahs. (AP) - A Selah ninth-grade school teacher who resigned after a hidden camera was found underneath a student's desk has settled with the school district for more than $16,000.
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11/06/11 Red Light Camera Concerns (more)
MONROE, Wash. (AP) - Citing unsatisfactory performance from a contractor, the city of Monroe may stop using traffic-enforcement cameras.
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11/06/11 Wild Win (more)
PALMER, Alaska – The Wenatchee Wild concluded its 6-game Alaskan road trip Saturday with a 2-0 victory over the Alaska Avalanche at the Palmer Ice Arena.
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11/05/11 Missing Hiker OK (more)
A man reported overdue on a hiking trip in the Leavenworth area is OK.
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11/05/11 Clean Water and Fish (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Washington waters are supposed to be clean enough to protect people who eat fish from it, but the state standard assumes people can safely eat less than 8 ounces of fish a month.
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11/05/11 School Bus Collision (more)
COLVILLE, Wash. (AP) - The Washington State Patrol says a crash involving a school bus and another vehicle north of Colville was caused by a drunken driver.
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11/05/11 Oyster Recall (more)
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - Asian food distributor Korean Farm is voluntarily recalling certain Assi brand frozen oysters from Korea after the Food and Drug Administration says they were linked to a norovirus outbreak that sickened three people in Washington state.
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11/05/11 Friday Football Scores (more)
In the first round of the Class 1A Playoffs, #1 ranked Cashmere beat Newport 56 to 20. Cashmere plays Zillah next Saturday.
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11/05/11 Wild Lose Friday (more)
PALMER, Alaska – The Wenatchee Wild’s 4-game winning streak came to an end Friday in a 3-1 loss to the Alaska Avalanche at the Palmer Ice Arena in Palmer, Alaska.
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11/04/11 Pot Case Dismissed (more)
Charges have been dismissed in the case of a Chelan medical marijuana user who was jailed last month on charges of growing more plants than allowed under the States' new medical marijuana law.
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11/04/11 Wenatchee Budget Taking Shape (more)
Wenatchee city council members could get their first look at the city's preliminary balanced budget for 2012 as soon as today.
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11/04/11 Gov. Candidates on Liquor Initiative (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Saying he's basing his decision in part on the fact that state government needs more money, Attorney General Rob McKenna says he'll vote for a measure that would privatize liquor sales in Washington.
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11/04/11 Open Advisory Board Seats Available (more)
If you'd like to have a more influential voice in Wenatchee City affairs, a good start would be volunteering your time on one of several advisory boards.
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11/04/11 Omak Fatality Accident (more)
A 59 year old Omak man died early Friday morning following a one vehicle accident several miles east of Omak.
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11/03/11 Prescribed Burns (more)
US Forest Service Fire managers are continuing a series of prescribed burns in the Lake Wenatchee/Plain area on the Wenatchee River Ranger District.
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11/03/11 Mission Ridge Making Snow (more)
Snowmaking is in full swing at Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort.
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11/03/11 Snow in Mountains (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The first significant snow of the season fell overnight on highway mountain passes in Washington.
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11/03/11 Swinford Retrial Set (more)
A new trial has been scheduled for Steven Swinford, the Manson man who's first murder trial ended last week in a hung jury.
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11/03/11 Wenatchee Arson Reward Increased (more)
The investigation into the August 4th house fire that claimed the lives of two small children is getting some help.
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11/03/11 Animal Cruelty Reward Increased (more)
A reward offered by Wenatchee Valley Animal Control in connection with a continuing animal cruelty investigation has been increased to one thousand dollars.
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11/03/11 Wolf Management Plan Hearing (more)
The state's controversial plan for managing wolves gets a final public meeting in Spokane today.
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11/03/11 Judge Upholds Pesticide Ban (more)
A federal judge has upheld federal restrictions on agricultural pesticides designed to protect endangered salmon and steelhead in the West.
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11/03/11 Virus Threatens NW Salmon (more)
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell is calling on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to independently confirm the presence of a deadly virus found in two Pacific salmon in British Columbia.
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11/02/11 Tutoring Funds Distributed in NCW (more)
The Employment Security Department is helping students "catch up" on studies today with an award of 204-thousand dollars to the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council in Wenatchee.
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11/02/11 Governor Appoints Okanogan County Judge (more)
Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed Judge Chris Culp to the Okanogan County Superior Court.
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11/02/11 Red Cross Hometown heros
It's not everyday you come across someone noble enough to save a life or a person dedicated to a cause which is why The Apple Valley Chapter American Red Cross is asking you to nominate who you would consider a"home town hero."
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11/01/11 County Officials Skeptical of State Arena bailout Plan (more)
Commissioners in Chelan and Douglas County remain doubtful that a plan to pay off the Town Toyota Center's construction debt with a sales tax increase will be acceptable to voters.
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11/02/11 Animal Cruelty Investigated (more)
Wenatchee Valley Animal Control is seeking information regarding an animal cruelty case that occurred Thursday evening in the Rock Island area.
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11/01/11 PFD Bailout Legislation (more)
Washington finance leaders are scrambling to establish a $42 million bailout package to help a Wenatchee-area agency avoid default on the city's arena.
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11/01/11 GET Enrollment Starts Today (more)
As Washington's prepaid tuition program opens to new participants Tuesday, the plan may not seem like much of a bargain to people who bought in years ago.
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11/01/11 Downtown Parking Limits Extended to three hours (more)
Starting today Visitors to Downtown Wenatchee will have a little extra time to shop and eat without the worry of getting a parking ticket.
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11/01/11 Bremmer Issues Apology For False Statements (more)
East Wenatchee Mayoral candidate Dave Bremmer has issued an apology for false statements he made a last Wednesday's KPQ candidate forum.
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10/31/11 Chinese-owned Manufacturer Locates in Wenatchee (more)
A new manufacturing company is moving into the old JanSport building at Olds Station.
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10/31/11 Bremmer PFD Vote Claim Disputed (more)
East Wenatchee Mayor candidate Dave Bremmer stated at last week's candidate forum that he cast the lone dissenting vote when the Council approved joining the Town Toyota Center's Public Facilities District.
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SH Swinford Jury Cannot Reach Verdict (more)
A jury could not reach a verdict in the Steven Swinford murder trial.
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10/28/11 Dawn Collings Resigns (more)
Dawn Collings has resigned from her position as East Wenatchee Events Board Coordinator.
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10/28/11 Governor Unveils Austere Budget (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Even some Democratic legislative leaders are skeptical about Gov. Chris Gregoire's plan reduce the state's $2 billion budget shortfall.
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10/28/11 Rock Island Wildfire Controlled (more)
If you thought the wildfire season was over, think again
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10/27/11 Douglas County PUD Distribution Budget Adopted (more)
Revenues are up but so is spending at the Douglas County PUD.
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10/27/11 Royal City Shooting Update (more)
Detectives investigating a fatal shooting by a Royal City police officer say the officer was trying to arrest a man when the man grabbed a shovel and chased the officer.
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10/27/11 Mayor Candidates Spar (more)
In a political forum hosted by KPQ last night ... Wenatchee mayoral candidates reitterated their views on how to address the City's looming budget crisis and the Town Toyota Center's debt.
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10/26/11 Supreme Court to Hear Town Toyota Center Debt Appeal (more)
The State Supreme Court today announced that it will hear an appeal of a ruling by a Chelan County superior court judge in the matter of the Town Toyota Center debt issue.
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10/25/11 Swinford Murder Trial Continues
A trial continues today for 23 year old Steven Swinford of Chelan, the man charged with the January 8th 2010 shooting death of 22 year old Paul Raney.
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10/25/11 Royal City Shooting
A Royal City, Wash., police officer has fatally shot a man in that central Washington community.
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SH Chelan Falls Fire Closes HWY 150
A structure fire in the Chelan Falls area last night forced the closure of highway 150 at the hwy 97 junction.
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10/24/11 Trail Closures (more)
The Entiat Ranger District Monday closed all district campgrounds and the four main trails in the Upper Mad River area.
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10/24/11 Sellar Bridge Open House (more)
You can find out what's in store for the next phase of the Senator George Sellar Bridge project at an open house Tuesday in Wenatchee.
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10/24/11 Library Kindle Readers (more)
The North Central Regional Library is now Kindle-friendly.
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10/24/11 Library Porn Case (more)
The North Central Regional Library is heading back to Federal Court Tuesday defending against a case brought by the Seattle office of the American Civil Liberties Union.
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10/24/11 One Armed Hunter (more)
MARYSVILLE, Wash. (AP) - An 11-year-old Marysville boy with one-arm bagged his first deer with the help of a Moses Lake organization that helps disabled youngsters enjoy hunting and fishing.
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10/24/11 Arrest in Month Old Shooting Case (more)
A suspect wanted in connection with a shoting north of Moses Lake a little over a month ago, has been arrested.
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10/24/11 Polio Day (more)
Monday is World Polio Awareness Day and Rotary Club International wants to use the occasion as a reminder of how close we are to eradicating the disease that sickened millions of people around the world.
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10/24/11 Firefighter Concerns (more)
It doesn't appear that Wenatchee Firefighters will be on the City's budget chopping block next year.
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10/24/11 Hospital Fire (more)
OMAK, Wash. (AP) - Firefighters in Okanogan County have knocked down an early morning fire in the basement of a hospital in Omak.
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10/24/11 Basin Freeze Forecast
The National Weather Service is forecasting the first freeze of the season this week for parts of Eastern Washington, including the Yakima Valley.
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10/23/11 Crop Values Up (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - The value of Washington's agriculture production increased in 2010 after two straight years of disappointing declines.
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10/23/11 Orchard Shooting (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Authorities in Yakima County say a 72-year-old apparently upset with farmworkers in a nearby orchard shot at them from his home and injured a tractor operator.
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10/23/11 Flu Shot Outreach Clinic (more)
The last in a series of fall outreach flu shot clinics, put on by the Chelan-Douglas Health District, is set for Monday afternoon at the Wenatchee Senior Activity Center.
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10/23/11 Making a Difference (more)
Morning showers didn't dampen the enthusiasm of hundreds of volunteers who took part in Make a Difference Day Saturday in the Wenatchee Valley.
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10/23/11 East Wenatchee Accident (more)
Driver fatigue is cited as a factor in a one vehicle rollover accident that sent three Spokane teens to area hospitals this weekend.
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10/23/11 Potato Harvest
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) - An above-average growing year has pleasantly surprised Columbia Basin potato farmers who saw the season off to a slow start.
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10/23/11 Woman Injured in Accident Dies (more)
The State Patrol reports that an 86-year old Ephrata woman died Friday at Central Washington Hosptial from injuries sustained in a one vehicle crash the day before.
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10/23/11 Wild Lose in OT (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – A 5-minute major penalty late in the third period allowed the Kenai River Brown Bears to conjure an improbable 3-2 overtime victory Saturday over the Wenatchee Wild at the Town Toyota Center.
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10/22/11 Sweep Nets Four Arrests (more)
The Douglas County Sheriff's office Special Response Team arrested four suspects Friday during a sweep for wanted persons in Bridgeport.
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10/22/11 Make A Difference Day Underway (more)
Morning showers didn't dampen the enthusiasm of hundreds of volunteers who are taking part in Make a Difference Day in the Wenatchee Valley.
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10/22/11 Northwest Deportations (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Despite record-setting deportations nationally, the number of immigrants removed from the Pacific Northwest has dropped to its lowest levels in five years.
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10/22/11 Coles Corner Accident (more)
Four teens from Moses Lake were injured in a two vehicle accident near Coles Corner Friday afternoon.
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10/22/11 State Senator Found Dead (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Authorities say there is no evidence of foul play in the death of Washington state Sen. Scott White.
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10/22/11 Job Cuts at Employment Dept. (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington agency that processes unemployment claims is planning layoffs of its own.
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10/22/11 Prep Football Scores (more)
Here's a rundown of some of the football scores involving teams in our area.
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10/22/11 Wild Lose in Shootout (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Wenatchee Wild earned a point Friday but fell in a shootout to the Kenai River Brown Bears at the Town Toyota Center, 3-2.
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10/21/11 Woman Critically Hurt in Accident (more)
A one-car crash in the Crescent Bar area sent an elderly Ephrata woman to Central Washington Hospital with critical injuries.
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10/21/11 PFD Files For Emergency Supreme Court Review
The State Supreme Court has been asked to expedite its review of a lower court ruling that prevents the City of Wenatchee from helping the public facilities district pay down the debt on the Town Toyota Center.
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10/21/11 Senator Parlette Recovers From Thyroid Surgery
12th District State Senator Linda Evans Parlette says she is resting and recovering from thyroid surgery.
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10/21/11 Make a Difference Day Projects (more)
About 50 projects, ranging from helping disabled people clean their yards, collecting food for the needy and coats for kids, to cleaning artwork are planned for tomorrow's (sat) annual Make a Difference Day in the Wenatchee Valley.
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10/21/11 Cowell Murder Defendant Claims Others Involved (more)
The attorney representing Christopher Wilson has filed a pretrial motion asking for information that he says could show that others could have been involved in the murder of MacKenzie Cowell.
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10/20/11 Ski Hill Bill (more)
Ski Resorts located on Federal lands could more easily develop year-round recreation activities under legislation passed by the US Senate.
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10/20/11 Man Walks on Wet Cement, Pulls Knife (more)
An East Wenatchee man is in custody as a suspect in a knife attack on two construction workers in Downtown Wenatchee Wednesday afternoon.
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10/20/11 Quincy Reaps Profits From Data Center Development (more)
You can't call Quincy a sleepy little farm town anymore.
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10/19/11 Stehekin Ferry Suit (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - The fight over who can operate a ferry on Lake Chelan has moved to court.
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10/19/11 Gang Family Charges (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - The mother in a Yakima gang family was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years in prison for giving a loaded gun and drugs to her 15-year-old son to hide.
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10/19/11 Getting Tough on Gangs (more)
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. (AP) - The police gang unit in Sunnyside calls gang members "terrorists," their families "sanctuaries" and drive-by shootings "guerrilla warfare."
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10/19/11 Pollution Runoff Rules (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - State environmental regulators released draft rules Wednesday that spell out exactly how governments should incorporate eco-friendly strategies to control polluted runoff that can harm fish and water quality.
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10/19/11 Mexican Trucking (more)
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The first Mexican carrier is set to roll into the U.S. interior within days, but American trucking union leaders and two California congressmen aren't giving up on stopping the cross-border trucking program.
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10/19/11 Eastmont Survey Focuses on Year-Round Classes (more)
An online survey asks Eastmont School Districts residents if they would support a year round school schedule.
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10/19/11 Year Round Ski Resort Recreation (more)
Ski Resorts located on Federal lands could more easily develop year-round recreation activities under legislation passed by the US Senate.
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10/18/11 Link Meeting (more)
If you're wondering when you'll get to ride an electric trolley, Tuesday's Link Transit meeting has an update. On the agenda, a status update of the electric trolley project.
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10/18/11 Pool Meeting (more)
As Wenatchee's Budget tightens...100 or more advocates are expected to show their support in continued funding of the city pool at Tuesday's parks and recreation advisory meeting.
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10/18/11 Careworkers Initiative (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state voters overwhelmingly approved expanded background checks and training for long-term care workers in 2008.
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10/18/11 KPQ Candidate Forum Planned
A KPQ political forum to be held next Wednesday at the Town Toyota Center will feature candidates running for Wenatchee and East Wenatchee Mayor and City Council.
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10/18/11 Fatal Accident (more)
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. (AP) - The Washington State Patrol says a fatal collision on eastbound Interstate 90 on Snoqualmie Pass killed two Boise, Idaho, residents and caused traffic to back up for roughly seven miles.
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10/18/11 PUD Rate Structure Changes Approved (more)
Most Chelan County PUD customers will see smaller, and less complex power bills next year.
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10/18/11 Burglar Shooter Arrested (more)
The Grant County sheriff's office says a Moses Lake, resident who shot and killed a suspected burglar has been arrested for investigation of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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10/17/11 Police Officer Arrested (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - A sergeant assigned to the Seattle Police Department's domestic violence unit has been arrested for investigation of domestic violence.
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10/17/11 I-90 Closures (more)
HYAK, Wash. (AP) - State transportation officials say drivers can expect delays of up to two hours or more on Snoqualmie Pass this week while crews close a lane of eastbound I-90 to prepare for opening a new section of the highway.
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10/17/11 Tolling Initiative (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Initiative promoter Tim Eyman has spent years quarreling with the state Legislature, trying to curb the power lawmakers have to raise revenue.
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10/17/11 Liquor Initiative (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - A year after failing to get voter support to privatize state liquor sales, Costco Wholesale Corp. and its allies are returning to the ballot for a second opinion.
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10/17/11 Aerospace Training (more)
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - A federal grant is pumping $20 million into aerospace industry training in Washington state.
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10/17/11 Chelan Co. Budget (more)
Chelan County Commissioners say law and justice costs will likely go up next year as local government absorbs a wide variety of State budget cuts.
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10/17/11 Moses Lake Shooting Early Info (more)
One man is dead after being shot Sunday night in what Grant County officials say appears to have been an attempted burglary near Moses Lake.
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10/17/11 WVC Receives Workforce Training Grants (more)
A federal grant is pumping $20 million into aerospace industry training in Washington state.
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10/16/11 PUD Rate Change? (more)
Chelan County PUD commissioners Monday are set to take action on a proposal to switch to a flat residential rate for electric customers, starting next year.
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10/16/11 I-90 Eastbound Delays (more)
HYAK – Drivers face delays of up to two hours or more on Snoqualmie Pass this week when crews close one lane of eastbound Interstate 90 for six days straight in preparation for opening a brand new section of highway.
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10/16/11 Tariff Ends (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - Washington fruit and potato growers hope to see sales jump now that a Mexican tariff is on the verge of disappearing.
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10/16/11 DUI Accident (more)
A 42 year old Clinton, Washington man was booked into the Chelan County Regional Jail Saturday night on a DUI charge following a one vehicle rollover accident west of Leavenworth.
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10/16/11 Chelan Area Accident (more)
Driver inexperience is being cited as a factor in a one vehicle rollover accident near Chelan around 10-45 Friday morning.
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10/15/11 Gov. on Picker Shortage (more)
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire says the shortage of apple pickers in the nation's top apple-producing state is dire.
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10/15/11 Dog Bites Cashmere Boy (more)
Wenatchee Valley Animal Control needs your help finding a dog that bit a young boy earlier this week in Cashmere.
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10/15/11 Friday Football Scores (more)
Here's a rundown of some of the scores involving area prep football teams.
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10/15/11 Wild Win Friday (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Robert Nichols notched his second straight shutout, and Trace Redmond and Chris Kerr scored second-period breakaway goals as the Wenatchee Wild defeated the Odessa Jackalopes 2-0 Friday at the Town Toyota Center.
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10/14/11 Pickers Needed (more)
Apple growers in North Central Washington are finding the pickings pretty slim with regards to the number of farmhands available to harvest this year's fruit crop.
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10/14/11 Cashmere Band Contest (more)
Cashmere High School’s Marching Band has entered the Glee Give-a-Note competition to win as much as $50,000 for the schools’ music program.
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10/14/11 Planned I-90 Closure (more)
Drivers face delays of up to two hours or more on Snoqualmie Pass next week when crews close one lane of eastbound Interstate 90 for six days straight in preparation for opening a brand new section of highway.
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10/14/11 Central Washington University new Business School (more)
Central Washington University announces the launch of their Entrepreneurship Institute within the College of Business.
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10/14/11 Court Denies Raffy Killer Petition (more)
The Washington state Court of Appeals has rejected a personal restraint petition filed by an Ephrata woman convicted of killing her 25-month-old son.
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10/14/11 Wenatchee Pursues Arena Bonds (more)
The City of Wenatchee is moving forward with a new debt service plan for the Town Toyota Center that could head off a default on the short term interest loan that falls due December first.
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10/13/11 Voters Pamphlets Going Out (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The state started sending out 3.3 million voters' pamphlets this week to registered voters in Washington.
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10/13/11 No Child Left Behind (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Washington state education officials haven't really decided yet if the state will apply for a waiver to the federal education law known as No Child Left Behind.
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10/13/11 Non Critical Rules (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Gov. Chris Gregoire is extending the state's moratorium on non-critical rules.
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10/13/11 Missing Couple Found (more)
Good news from the Chelan County Sheriffs office. Chief John Wisemore reports that the missing elderly couple, visiting the Leavenworth area from the Netherlands, were found safe and sound Thursday afternoon.
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10/13/11 Murder Suspect Bail Set (more)
An Omak man who was arrested Wednesday in connection with the murder of an Okanogan woman has been ordered held on one million dollars bail.
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10/13/11 Search for Missing Elderly Couple (more)
An elderly couple visiting here from the Netherlands is reported missing after a visit to Leavenworth yesterday.
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10/12/11 Goodwill Worker Receives Samaritan Award (more)
The city of East Wenatchee is honouring Goodwill employee Taide Gonzalez.
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10/12/11 Diversity Council Tackles Gang Violence (more)
Wenatchee's Diversity Advisory Council is teaming up with organizations around the area to protect our community from gangs.
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10/12/11 Animal Cruelty Charges Disputed (more)
A Cashmere area man accused in a case of alleged animal cruelty has been ordered to appear in Chelan County District Court on October 31st.
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10/11/11 Douglas County Homicide
Douglas County authorities have a murder investigation on their hands.
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10/11/11 Tri-Commission Meeting Slated (more)
Chelan County's Tri-commission, comprized of County, Port and Pud Commissioners, meets today
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10/11/11 Wine Grape Harvest Underway (more)
The crush is on at wineries in north central Washington.
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10/10/11 Man Dies From House Fire Injuries (more)
A 55 year old Moses Lake man, pulled from a burning home in the Moses Lake area earlier this month, has died.
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10/10/11 Candidates Forum (more)
Wenatchee city mayoral and council position candidates are scheduled to answer questions Wednesday.
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10/10/11 Fish Stocking (more)
Good news for anglers. Last week the House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously passed a bill that ensures the continued stocking of fish in certain alpine lakes in the North cascades National Park Complex.
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10/10/11 Special Session (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Lawmakers in the state Senate are gathering to assess the budget reduction plans for health services and the Department of Corrections.
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10/09/11 Hastings on Free Trade Agreements (more)
A powerful U.S. House Committee has passed three free trade agreements which are expected to be voted on the floor of Congress this week.
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10/09/11 Voter Registration Deadline (more)
Time is running out if you want to register to vote in the General Election.
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10/09/11 Grant PUD Refinance Savings (more)
Taking advantage of historically low two and a half percent interest rates, Grant County PUD is refinancing and paying off existing electric system bonds.
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10/09/11 Body Found, ID Unknown (more)
Douglas County Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal is asking for the public's help in identifying a woman whose body was found this weekend near Bridgeport and Brewster.
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10/08/11 Holiday Hiring (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - State officials say they expect holiday-season hiring to be sluggish in Washington this year.
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10/08/11 Royalty Auction Saturday (more)
Individual tickets are still available for the 16th annual Apple Blossom Festival Auction, set for Saturday at the Wenatchee Convention Center.
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10/08/11 Food Drive a Success (more)
More than 13 thousand pounds of non-perishable food were donated Friday morning to Serve Wenatchee Valleys Food Bank.
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10/08/11 Wind Farm Moving Ahead (more)
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) - A Washington state agency is recommending approval of a wind farm near the Columbia River Gorge.
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10/08/11 High School Football Scores (more)
Plenty of football action Friday, here are some of the scores.
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10/07/11 Parlette Surgery (more)
12th District State Senator Linda Evans Parlette announced Friday that she will be having surgery next week for a suspicious nodule on her right thyroid gland.
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10/07/11 Wenatchee Budget a Work in Progress (more)
Wenatchee city officials have their work cut out for them, as they work on finding areas in the general fund budget to cut in order to get a balanced budget plan for next year.
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10/07/11 Icicle Road Opening (more)
The Upper Icicle Road is set to reopen Saturday.
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10/07/11 Library District Back in Court (more)
The North Central Regional Library, headquartered in Wenatchee, is heading back to Federal Court later this month.
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10/07/11 Prescribed Burn (more)
You may see smoke in the Lake Wenatchee area Friday.
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10/07/11 "Walk a Mile" Fundraiser (more)
Local homeless advocates are asking people to "walk a mile in my shoes".
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10/07/11 Santa Rides a Harley (more)
Santa rides a motorcycle this weekend.
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10/06/11 Gear Up Grant (more)
The Eastmont School District's Gear Up program will last another six years. Eastmont schools are one of the many receiving a portion of the 27-million dollar federal grant.
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10/06/11 Hospital Systems Joining Forces (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - SEATTLE (AP) - Two of Western Washington's largest hospital systems have announced a plan to create a new not-for-profit entity to operate an even larger health care system in the state.
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10/06/11 Whooping Cough (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The number of whooping cough cases in Washington is up 14 percent.
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10/06/11 Kuntz Comment Criticized (more)
A comment from a Wenatchee Mayoral candidate has ruffled some feathers.
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10/06/11 Cougar Killed (more)
PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) - A wildlife agent shot and killed a cougar believed to have killed three sheep and three llamas on the north Olympic Peninsula.
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10/06/11 GWATA Showcase (more)
GWATA, the North Central Washington Technology Alliance, presents the NCW Innovation Showcase Thursday afternoon, in and around the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee.
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10/05/11 Moses Lake Fire (more)
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a house fire near Moses Lake Wednesday that left one man seriously injured.
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10/05/11 Apple Harvest Underway (more)
The latest estimates on the size of this year's Washington state apple crop are down slightly from previous estimates.
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10/05/11 Giant Pumpkin (more)
BANGOR, Wash. (AP) - Mark Murphy thinks the pumpkin he's been growing at his home near Bangor will weigh more than 1,100 pounds.
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10/05/11 East Wen. Area Outage 2pm update (more)
Power outages affected part of East Wenatchee and Rock Island Wednesday morning.
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10/05/11 Candidates Forum (more)
City council and mayoral candidates for Wenatchee and East Wenatchee will be answering questions at a political forum discussion hosted by Wenatchee Valley Community College Wednesday.
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10/05/11 WSP Overtime Investigation (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The Washington State Patrol is investigating a lieutenant in the Bellevue office who was paid about $163,000 last year, making him the highest-paid patrol employee.
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10/05/11 Sheriffs Contracts (more)
Leavenworth officials have received a three month extension on a contract with Chelan County for law enforcement services.
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10/04/11 New Link Schedule Unveiled (more)
To save money and make things simpler, Link Transit officials have made a number of route changes.
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10/04/11 Link Current Delayed Again (more)
Link transit officials had hoped to roll out their new fleet of electric trolleys this year, now it looks like the vehicles won't be on the street until next Spring, at the earliest.
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10/04/11 Elderly Wenatchee Man Robbed (more)
An elderly Wenatchee man was robbed at knife point early Monday morning.
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10/04/11 Pygmy Rabbit Protection (more)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - An environmental group is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its decision that the tiny pygmy rabbit does not warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act.
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10/04/11 New State Agency (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Functions of five Washington agencies have become one with the creation of the new state Department of Enterprise Services.
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10/03/11 Condo Fire Caused by Fireworks (more)
A fire that heavily damaged four condominium units by the Wenatchee Racquet and Athletic Club Saturday night is believed to have been caused by fireworks.
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10/3/11 Attic Fire (more)
No one was injured in an attic fire that damaged a Wenatchee home Monday afternoon.
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10/03/11 Pipe Bomb and Guns Found (more)
Grant County Deputies find a pipe bomb, a stolen firearm and drugs in a shed in Moses Lake Saturday after arresting a wanted fugitive.
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10/03/11 Anti-War Rally (more)
Two long-time political adversaries are coming together to organize an anti-war rally in Leavenworth later this week.
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10/03/11 Quincy Anti-Gang March (more)
QUINCY, Wash. (AP) - Hundreds of people marched Sunday through Quincy denouncing gang violence and remembering a man who was shot in a confrontation with gang members.
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10/03/11 Link Transit Service Cuts In Effect (more)
Service cutbacks start today at Link Transit. . .
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10/03/11 Loop Trail Assault (more)
An East Wenatchee area man was reportedly beaten and robbed while walking along the Apple Capital Loop Trail early Friday morning.
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10/03/11 Burglary Suspects Arrested (more)
Two suspects were arrested Sunday in connection with a burglary reported earlier in the day at an East Wenatchee residence.
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10/02/11 Flu Shot Clinics (more)
The Chelan-Douglas Health District is hitting the road this month, asking people to roll up their sleeves.
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10/02/11 Whooping Cough on the Rise (more)
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) - Snohomish County health officials say whooping cough is on the rise in this Western Washington.
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10/02/11 WRAC Condo Fire (more)
No reports of injuries from a fire that destroyed a condo near the Wenatchee Racquet and Athletic Club in Wenatchee late Saturday night.
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10/01/11 Civil War in Plain (more)
The American Civil War visits Plain this weekend.
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10/01/11 Apple Days in Cashmere (more)
Apple Days is set for this weekend at the Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village.
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10/01/11 Wenatchee River Salmon Festival (more)
Hundreds of students from a dozen school districts around the region are learning about salmon, nature and culture, at the 21st annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival.
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10/01/11 Burn Ban Lifted (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Officials have lifted a burn ban on state-protected lands.
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10/01/11 Prep Football Scores (more)
Here are some prep football scores from Friday night.
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09/30/11 Father Arrested in Baby Assault (more)
The father of a two month old boy who is recovering from serious injuries in a Seattle hospital, has been arrested.
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09/30/11 Household Hazardous Waste Day (more)
It's spring cleanup time, in the fall.
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09/30/11 Wings and Wheels Continues (more)
Wings and Wheels kicked off Thursday afternoon in East Wenatchee.
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09/30/11 Arnie Clarke Honored (more)
A ceremony honoring the former manager of Pangborn Airport, Colin "Arnie" Clarke, is set for Saturday Clarke, who retired in 2003, passed away last December.
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09/30/11 Minimum Wage Going Up (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state's minimum wage is increasing to $9.04 an hour starting in January.
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09/30/11 PFD Meeting Well Attended (more)
The onus is on the City of Wenatchee to avoid a bank default on the Town Toyota Center.
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09/30/11 Prescribed Burns Kick up Smoke (more)
Where's the Fire? Residents of the Wenatchee Valley are waking up to a thick shroud of smoke.
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09/29/11 Minimum Wage Going Up (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington's minimum wage for next year will likely climb to over $9 an hour when the figure is announced Friday by the state Department of Labor and Industries.
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09/29/11 Ephrata Homicide Appeal (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington state Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for Evan Savoie, who was convicted of killing a 13-year-old playmate in 2003.
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09/29/11 Tri-Cities Full Service Gas Station Closes (more)
Mike's Exxon, believed to be the last place in the Tri-Cities to get a windshield wash, free air for tires and engine oil checked along with a gas fill-up, is closing.
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09/29/11 New Quincy Data/Tech Center (more)
Quincy's reputation as a mecca for data centers is enhanced with today's announcement of a major new player coming this way.
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09/29/11 Toddler Injured (more)
A local two month old boy suffers from bleeding to the brain and broken ribs in Seattle's Harborview Medical Center Wednesday.
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09/29/11 Animal Neglect Charges Disputed (more)
A Cashmere area man who's accused of neglecting five horses in his care says he's being unfairly targeted by local authorities.
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09/28/11 Steelhead Fishing Starts (more)
Starting today the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will open a selective fishery North Central Washington
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Steelhead Fishing returns to North Central Washington
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Steelhead Fishing returns to North Central Washington
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09/28/11 Fish Farming Coming to Pangborn? (more)
Pangborn Business Park could house a fish farm operation in the near future.
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09/28/11 Goodwill Worker Finds Cash and Checks (more)
A Wenatchee woman is sighing relief after a sorter at a local Goodwill found her $38,000 in checks and $1,500 in cash in a purse she had donated.
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09/28/11 Sprint Boat Races Axed From Budget (more)
There's no room for sprint boat races in East Wenatchee's 2012 budget.
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09/27/11 Grant County PUD Rate Increases (more)
Grant County PUD Commissioners have approved distribution of an eight percent revenue increase.
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09/27/11 PFD To Appeal Ruling (more)
The Town Toyota Center's governing board has decided to appeal a Wenatchee judges ruling to the State Supreme Court.
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09/26/11 New Chelan Co. Assessor Named (more)
Chelan County commissioners Monday named Deanna Walter as the county's new assessor.
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09/26/11 Tree Climbing Fatal (more)
ELLENSBURG, Wash. (AP) - The Kittitas County sheriff's office says a 52-year-old Ellensburg man died in a fall from a tree while camping.
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09/26/11 DOE Grants (more)
The state Ecology Department has awarded three-point-five million dollars in grants to twenty different local jurisdictions to help them continue to put their locally adopted watershed plans into action.
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09/26/11 PUD Rate Meetings (more)
The Chelan County PUD holds informational meetings Monday and Tuesday in Wenatchee and Chelan to talk about a proposal to switch from tiered rates to a flat rate for residential electric billing.
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09/26/11 Medicaid Emergency Room Cuts (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington state is preparing to limit Medicaid coverage of emergency room visits for non-emergency care.
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09/26/11 Wen. Cuts Public Works Hours (more)
Budget cuts will result in new office hours for Wenatchee City Community Development and Public Works.
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09/26/11 Pot Grow Found in George (more)
Grant County Detectives recently shut down an alleged illegal marijuana growing operation in George.
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09/26/11 Animal Neglect Charges Pending (more)
Five horses belonging to a Cashmere area man were seized recently in connection with an investigation of animal neglect conducted by the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society.
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09/25/11 Barricaded Man Surrenders (more)
A 41 year old Yakima man, who barricaded himself in an East Wenatchee area home Saturday night, was arrested without incident after law enforcement officers threatened to shoot tear gas into the residence.
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09/25/11 Manhunt Update (more)
Authorities are searching for a 36 year old Spokane man after he fled a head on accident around 11-15am Saturday in the 1300 block of Maple Street in Wenatchee.
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09/25/11 Gunfire Near Issaquah School (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - Authorities on Sunday say they still don't know why an armed Maple Valley man opened fire Saturday near a school in Issaquah east of Seattle before police killed him.
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09/25/11 Wild Win (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Parker Johnson scored two first-period goals and Robert Nichols pitched his second shutout of the season Saturday to lead the Wenatchee Wild to a 3-0 victory over the Alaska Avalanche at the Town Toyota Center.
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09/25/11 Record Spud Dish (more)
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - Merchants in Mount Vernon believe they've smashed the Guinness World Record Saturday for the world's largest dish of potatoes au gratin, and they have the empty 80-foot long by 8-foot wide pan to prove it.
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09/25/11 Two die in Vantage area Accident (more)
Two Oregon residents died following a one vehicle accident early Saturday evening near Vantage.
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09/24/11 Leavenworth Area Accident (more)
A 49 year old Edmonds man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after his motorcycle hit a guardrail on State Route 2, about 23 miles west of Leavenworth Friday evening.
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09/24/11 Pursuit and Search Early Info (more)
Law enforcement officials are looking for a suspect involved in a two car accident around 11-15 Saturday morning in Wenatchee.
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09/24/11 Fatal Shooting in Quincy
One man is dead following a shooting in Quincy late Friday night.
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09/24/11 Wild Lose Home Opener (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Nick Kulmanovsky made 36 saves on 37 shots to lead the Alaska Avalanche to a 2-1 victory over the Wenatchee Wild Friday night at the Town Toyota Center.
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09/24/11 Autumn Leaf Festival Continues (more)
Leavenworth's longest running festival, the Autumn Leaf Festival, kicked off its three day run Friday.
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09/24/11 National Public Lands Day (more)
The U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees at hundreds of recreation sites across the country Saturday in recognition of National Public Lands Day.
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09/24/11 No Child Left Behind Being Left Behind? (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington officials are reviewing the details of President Barack Obama's declaration that states can opt-out of stringent federal school rules.
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09/24/11 Friday Night Prep Football (more)
Plenty of football action Friday night, here's a run down on how some local teams fared.
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09/23/11 Pharmacy Robbery Arrest (more)
A man wanted in connection with a pair of pharmacy robberies in East Wenatchee this summer, was arrested Friday.
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09/23/11 Shooting Suspect Arrested (more)
Grant County Sheriff Tom Jones reported this afternoon the arrest of Bryan G. Brodil,
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09/23/11 Goldmark-McKenna Ok. Co. Dispute (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Attorney General Rob McKenna is challenging the state Supreme Court's ruling that requires his office to represent the public lands commissioner in a legal appeal.
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09/23/11 Legislators Tour Transportation Projects (more)
15 State Legislators spent the past couple of days touring transportation projects in Central Washington.
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09/23/11 Scout Leader Fired (more)
WENATCHEE, Wash. (AP) - Stephen A. Pasion has been fired as district executive of the Wenatchee Valley Boy Scouts organization after just a month on the job.
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09/23/11 Animal Butchering Ordinance (more)
Butchering animals in plain view is no longer allowed in Wenatchee.
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09/23/11 Animal Cruelty Investigation (more)
Five horses belonging to a Cashmere area man were seized recently in connection with an investigation of animal neglect conducted by the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society.
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09/23/11 Parking Limit Extended (more)
about a month from now, shoppers in Downtown Wenatchee will have a little longer before they have to move their cars.
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09/22/11 Small King Co. Quake (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network reports that a small quake occurred at 1:22 p.m. Thursday in the Lake Desire area about 11 miles south of Bellevue.
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09/22/11 Quincy Area Fire Accidental (more)
Grant County officials say a fire that destroyed a Quincy area business last week was accidental.
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09/22/11 No Political Ads on Buses (more)
You won't be seeing any Joe Camel ads on Link Transit buses in the near future.
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09/22/11 Salmon Grant (more)
Washington State's Salmon Recovery Funding Board just received 28-million dollars with Chelan County receiving a two-million dollar slice.
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09/22/11 Disability Payment Error (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The state Department of Social and Health Services is sending supplemental cash to 34,000 recipients of a disability program after a filing error.
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09/22/11 Leavenworth Ice Rink (more)
Leavenworth's plans to construct a pavillion and ice rink continue to move forward.
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09/22/11 Business Summitt (more)
Leaders representing the states' small and medium-sized businesses met at a summit this week in Cle Elum to set their legislative agenda for the upcoming session.
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09/22/11 Special Session (more)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is calling lawmakers back for what she expects will be a "brutal" special session focused on cutting the budget.
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09/22/11 Moses Lake Shooting Suspects Id (more)
The Grant County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of two suspects wanted in connection with a double shooting Tuesday.
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09/21/11 Regional Jobs Report Shows Depressed Tourism
The August labor report for Chelan and Douglas Counties shows a decrease in the jobless rate
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09/21/11 Quincy Receives Federal Funds
The US Commerce Department has awarded a $3 million grant to the city of Quincy to help build a reverse osmosis treatment plant and related infrastructure that will support the region’s data processing industry
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09/19/11 Burglary Arrests (more)
Two people are in custody as suspects in a series of burglaries that reportedly occurred last week at several North Wenatchee Avenue businesses.
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09/19/11 Large Crowds at Fiestas Mexicanas (more)
The Wenatchee Valley's 13th annual Fiesta Mexicanas at Lincoln Park attracted large crowds Friday and Saturday.
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09/19/11 Taste of the Harvest (more)
Fresh produce...local wine and music were only a few of many features of Wenatchee's 10th Taste of Harvest.
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09/19/11 Accidental Shooting (more)
An accidental shooting at a Wenatchee gun shop sent a man to Central Washington Hospital with an injured finger.
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09/19/11 Sprint Boat Meeting (more)
East Wenatchee officials will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss the future of the city's sprint boat races.
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09/19/11 Gas Prices (more)
SEATTLE (AP) - The AAA auto club reports the average prices of a gallon of gasoline in Washington is $3.89.
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09/19/11 Missing Boy Found (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - A 23-year-old man with Down syndrome who apparently wandered away from a Boy Scouts camp near Chinook Pass on Friday was found Sunday evening.
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09/19/11 Lake Osoyoos Talks (more)
OSOYOOS, British Columbia (AP) - Two days of talks that will determine the water level of Lake Osoyoos in future years have opened in the town of Osoyoos, British Columbia.
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09/19/11 Ephrata Fire Investigation (more)
Investigators say a wildfire just east of Ephrata last week was human caused, and they're asking for the public's help in finding the person or persons responsible for the blaze.
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09/18/11 Tourism Funding (more)
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) - This summer cash-strapped Washington became the only state in the nation to close its tourism office.
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09/18/11 Boat Sinks in Moses Lake (more)
Workers Sunday plan to use air bags to raise the hull of a boat that sunk in Moses Lake.
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09/18/11 Elwha Dam Removal (more)
PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) - A couple hundred people and several dozen Chinook salmon gathered near the Elwha Dam on Saturday to witness the beginning of the process to set the Elwha River free.
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09/18/11 Wildfire Prevention (more)
GOLDENDALE, Wash. (AP) - State Lands Commissioner Peter Goldmark says more Washington residents need to take steps to protect their homes in the event of a wildfire.
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09/18/11 Prescribed Burning (more)
Weather permitting, several controlled burns are set to take place in the next couple of weeks.
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09/17/11 Memorial Bench Dedication (more)
The organizer of the first "Taste of the Harvest", will be honored Saturday with the dedication of a public bench.
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09/17/11 Fiestas Mexicanas (more)
The 13th annual Fiestas Mexicanas continues in Wenatchee's Lincoln Park.
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