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Wenatchee Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Hosting Two Drive-in Movie Nights
The City of Wenatchee's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department will be showing two movies, "Moana" and "Beethoven" drive-in style at the Town Toyota Center next month.
Recreation Supervisor Caryl Andre says they started this idea last year to a lot of positive response
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NCW Tech Alliance Honoring Three Legacy Innovators for 20th Anniversary
The NCW Tech Alliance is celebrating the 20th Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon by honoring three previous recipients with the Legacy Innovator Awards.
Executive Director Jenny Rojanasthien says the board used the notable anniversary to review previous winners to bestow a special honor
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Grant County Health District Linking Multi-County COVID Outbreak to Watershed
The Grant County Health District says that the Watershed Music Festival spurred a multi-county COVID outbreak that could be classified as a super spreader event.
Administrator Theresa Adkinson says they have confirmed at least 160 positive tests of attendees to the concert series at the Gorge
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Chelan County Bridges to Be Inspected Monday and Tuesday
Chelan County Public Works and Department of Transportation crews will be inspecting four bridges Monday and Tuesday.
While inspections are underway, traffic will be reduced to one lane on the impacted bridges, with flaggers directing traffic
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Request to Mandate Vaccines for School Employees Submitted to Gov. Inslee
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is sending a letter to Governor Jay Inslee requesting an executive order that would mandate all employees in K-12 schools be vaccinated against COVID-19.
He is also requesting that those who choose not to get vaccinated be subject to a non-disciplinary dismissal, though there would be medical and religious exemptions available
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Chelan-Douglas Health District Issues Warning About Air Quality
The Chelan-Douglas Health District is warning North Central Washington residents that poor air quality is expected for the next few days and they should take steps to protect themselves.
They are urging everyone, but particularly those who are sensitive to air quality conditions, to stay inside as much as possible, keep doors and windows closed, change air conditioners to recirculate, and use a po
Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority Exploring New Destinations from Pangborn
As Pangborn Memorial Airport improves their infrastructure, the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is looking to add destinations, such as an agreement to fly to San Francisco that could still happen.
Executive Director Jim Kuntz says they want to make sure Alaska Airlines gets back on its feet first, but that Wenatchee is one of the best markets to get passengers back on airplanes
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Chelan and Douglas Counties Growing According to Census
Chelan County has gained approximately 7,000 people over the past decade, and Douglas County 4,000 according to the 2020 census results which were released Thursday.
By percent, Douglas County actually grew more than Chelan, Grant and Okanogan Counties
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Protesters Against Governor’s Health Care Worker Mandate Gather Outside Confluence Health
Protesters gathered at 9th and Chelan in Wenatchee outside Confluence Health voicing displeasure with the Governor's mandate that healthcare workers receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
May Tussey, who works at Confluence as a Business Analyst says she started protesting Tuesday after Confluence emailed all staff saying their last day would be October 18th if they were not vaccinated
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New Ramp at Pangborn Could Open Doors to Expanded Service
Pangborn Memorial Airport will begin rebuilding their aviation ramp this fall, a project that is expected to cost $10 million.
Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority Executive Director Jim Kuntz says they will be upgrading from asphalt to concrete
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