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2022 Classy Chassis Car Show And Parade Includes Live Music And Street Dancing This Year
The 2022 Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show will include live music and dancing in the street this year. East Wenatchee Mayor Jerrilea Crawford said organizers decided to add a family friendly concert for the first time. "The Stony River Band will be playing in the park
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Early Morning Hit And Run Fatality Closes State Route 28
An hit and run accident killed an unknown male pedestrian at 5:45 a.m. Sunday morning, and closed East Route 28 and South Tyee Avenue for over three hours. The man was walking on SR 28 when he was struck by twenty eight year old Thomas A. O'Connell of Leavenworth, who was driving a 2003 BMW
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Pybus University Offers Class On Dahlias
Pybus University is hosting a class called Teaching Dahlia 101 on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. The class will focus on the basics of dahlia gardening, including soil preparation, tending to the plants, and routine maintenance. Mike Cattin with the Dahlia Society, says the spring class is a good way to get started with your dahlias
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Forest Service Work Delayed Due To Early Spring Snowstorm
The National Forest Service is reminding outdoor recreationsists that shoulder season is still with us. An early spring snowstorm has delayed work in the forest by about a week. Robin Demario with the National Forest Service says that last week's snow has postponed the forest springtime schedule
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Drowsy Driving and Icy Road Conditions are a Dangerous Combination
While the calendar may say it is spring, the rain, snow and icy driving conditions are still with us. Recently, a car went off the road and into Banks Lake due to a drowsy driver, and icy roads.
Trooper John Bryant with the Washington State Patrol, says motorists should be aware that shoulder season is still here, and good driving means driving for the conditions of the road
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Wet Conditions Delay Scheduled Road Closures on 97A, South OF Entiat
Inclement weather delayed prep work for the planned 2.5 million dollar rock scaling project on US 97 A, South of Entiat, last week, and shifted the day long closures to the week of April 25. Washington State Department of Transportation had planned striping work, and building a catchment system for rock scaling at milepost 211 south of Entiat last week, but due to snow and wet conditions the work
Pybus Public Market ‘Where Community Meets’
Pybus Public Market is a 501 (C) 3 organization whose mission is to provide the Wenatchee Valley with a meeting place, and help give exposure to other non-profits in the area. Artisan Jessica Mayo and Wenatchee Farmers Market Manager, says there are several ways that Pybus Market provides support to fellow non-profits
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News Alert: Avalanche Control on US 2
A news alert has been issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Avalanche control is planned for US 2 in both directions.
Avalanche control is planned for US 2 on Stevens Pass on Monday, April 11, 2022, beginning at 8:00 a
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National Forest Hiking Trails And Roads Are Beginning To Open Up
Spring is arriving in the National Forest and the snow is melting. Hiking trails are beginning to open up for use. Robin DeMario with the National Forest Service, says there are three trails to consider for hiking. "Some trails to consider are the Penstock Trail in Tumwater Canyon, Icicle Ridge Trail located up the Icicle Road just south of Leavenworth, and Eagle Creek Trail on Blewett Pass
Garmin In-Reach Phones Provides More Protection For Backcountry Enthusiasts
There is a new phone for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts that helps keep people safe. The Garmin In Reach phone is a mobile device designed to save lives.
Shawn Ballard co-owner and General Manager of Ballard Ambulance says the Garmin-In-Reach phone allows off the grid contact with family, friends, and first responders
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