Slices of Wenatchee
Slices of Wenatchee
Explore the people, news and events that keep the Wenatchee Valley moving forward with Wenatchee World's podcast. Slices of Wenatchee brings you insights into the vibrant Apple Capital of the World three days a week. https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/Social links:
Wenatchee family still waiting for answers after mother and son detained last week
Today - A Wenatchee family says they have not heard from a local mother and her 9-year-old son since the two were detained at a scheduled federal immigration check-in last week. Read more: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/family-unable-to-locate-wenatchee-mother-son-after-ice-detention/ar…
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Wenatchee High’s Talent Show Raises $3,000 for Student Battling Leukemia
Today - A packed auditorium, a student battling leukemia and a community rallying together — Wenatchee High School’s annual talent show raised nearly $3,000 to help one of its own.
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Man Asked Police to Take His Gun; Neighbor Killed a Year Later
Today - Powder-keg warning signs were there nearly a year early — and a family in East Wenatchee is still living with what happened when help didn’t arrive in time.
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From New York to Wenatchee: Catherine Ross returns to emcee Apple Blossom Pageant
Catherine Ross arrives in a room like a confetti cannon disguised as a person: bright, a little sparkly and impossible to ignore once she’s gone off. This year’s Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Royalty Selection Pageant emcee did not take a straight path to the microphone. Her story zigzag…
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The 100-Year Soda Fountain Still Pouring in Wenatchee
Today - At 100 years old, a Wenatchee soda fountain continues serving memories alongside milkshakes, holding steady as downtown changes around it.
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Naturalization Delays Spread Across North Central Washington
Today - Canceled citizenship ceremonies leave hopefuls in limbo across North Central Washington.
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Volunteers Fan Out to Count Wenatchee’s Homeless
Today - With backpacks, clipboards, and compassion, Wenatchee volunteers hit the streets to count — and connect with — their homeless neighbors.
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Otto Ross turns 100 at Mission Ridge
In this episode, a single narrator takes you inside Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort as ski instructor Otto Ross celebrates his 100th birthday at Hampton Lodge. The story traces Ross’ path from skiing on homemade gear as a kid to teaching his first lessons in 1950, training in Chamonix, serving on …
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Wenatchee Gathers to Mourn Minneapolis VA Nurse
Today - A candlelight vigil in Wenatchee gave community members a space to grieve and reflect on the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis VA nurse by Border Patrol.
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Mike Magnotti On Faith, Duty and Saying What He Thinks
Mike “Maddog” Magnotti is a former Wenatchee police sergeant turned talk show host, columnist, and community theater actor whose life has swung from near-fatal infancy and a turbulent youth to decades of public service, performance, and outspoken commentary. Grounded by his nearly 50-year marriage …
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