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:
Upper Columbia River Site added to Superfund National Priorities List; The art of rebranding
Today - On December 13th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made a major announcement: the Upper Columbia River Site in northeast Washington has been added to the Superfund National Priorities List. And later - we’re exploring the art of rebranding.
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Wenatchee Valley women bring holiday cheer to The White House; Food insecurity in Chelan and Douglas Counties
Today – two incredible women from Wenatchee Valley recently helped bring holiday cheer to The White House. And later – We’re diving into food insecurity in Chelan and Douglas Counties and exploring how local organizations are stepping up to meet the growing need.
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A closer look at mental health challenges of local veterans; Eastmont School District Superintendent retires
Today - we’re focusing on veterans in Wenatchee and the mental health challenges they face. There’s a growing crisis in the area, and local resources are struggling to keep up. And later - we focus on the retirement of Eastmont School District Superintendent Becky Berg, marking the end of a 40-yea…
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Recent Wenatchee City Council decision may reshape housing landscape; Former massage parlor owner pleaded guilty
Today - we’re diving into a recent decision by the Wenatchee City Council that could reshape the city’s housing landscape. And later - A former massage parlor owner in Wenatchee has pleaded guilty to promoting prostitution.
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Nutcracker Lady just celebrated her 100th birthday; 31-year-old pleaded guilty for gang-related drive-by
Today – we’re bringing you the incredible story of Arlene Wagner—better known as the Nutcracker Lady—who just celebrated her 100th birthday in the most Arlene Wagner way possible: by inviting her entire community to join the party. And later – Last week, 31-year-old Ruben Garcia-Ramirez pleaded gu…
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Food insecurity affecting communities across NCW; The latest on the Wenatchee Convention Center expansion
Today - We’re diving into an urgent issue affecting communities across North Central Washington: food insecurity. And later - we’ll get into the latest on the Wenatchee Convention Center expansion.
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East Wenatchee finalizes the 2025 budget; 30 under 35 winner, Brandon Kronshage
Today - We're diving into the latest developments from East Wenatchee, where the city council has just finalized the 2025 budget. https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/east-wenatchee-city-council-pulls-from-general-fund-to-finalize-2025-budget/article_4bcc1042-b1ca-11ef-8b70-23b4bfe8fb25.html …
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A closer look at holiday fruit growers and shippers; 20th anniversary of Shop with Cops
With the holidays just around the corner, ever wonder what it takes to get that perfect apple pie or a festive bottle of pear cider onto your table? Today – we explore the busy world of holiday fruit growers and shippers making it all happen. And later - This year marks the 20th anniversary of an …
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The Port of Douglas County's new tax plan; NCW Libraries has perfect way to spend the winter
Foothills Magazine invites you to enter its 13th annual photo contest https://wenatchee.wufoo.com/forms/z1i0hoxf07muyw0 Today - We’re talking about the Port of Douglas County's new tax plan. And later - Winter is here, and NCW Libraries has the perfect way to spend these cold months.
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How will Amazon impact local businesses?; A look into the fourth annual Festival of Spirits
Today - We're diving into a big question for Chelan and Douglas counties: how will Amazon impact local businesses? And later - We’re diving into the highlights from the fourth annual Festival of Spirits, which kicked off the Numerica Performing Arts Center's Festival of Trees last Thursday.
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