A unanimous vote to close Columbia Elementary School; The election race for County Commission is heating up

Today -  We’re looking at a major decision by the Wenatchee School Board—a unanimous vote to close Columbia Elementary School for the upcoming school year.  And later - The election race for County Commission is heating up. A new candidate recently announced her candidacy, bringing the total to fi…

Wenatchee will welcome its first The Human Bean; Promising State Healthy Youth Survey results

Today - This summer, Wenatchee will welcome its first The Human Bean coffee franchise.  And later - we turn our focus to the findings of the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey, which gives an encouraging glimpse into the mental health trends among the state's youth.

Four-hour standoff with local police and SWAT leads to arrest; Remembering Matt Primomo

Today - a tense situation unfolded late Wednesday afternoon, leading to the arrest of a 45-year-old woman after a nearly four-hour standoff with local police and SWAT teams.  And later - we remember Matt Primomo, a cherished member of the Leavenworth community and a respected avalanche forecaster …

Wenatchee Convention Center breaks ground on expansion; Cakes for College

Today - The Wenatchee Convention Center is embarking on an ambitious expansion project. And on Monday, community leaders, city council members, and residents gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony. And later - We spotlight Cakes for College, a non-profit that recently celebrated raising over $1 mi…

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society sees influx of kittens; Steve Wellman's hyperbike prototype

Today - The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society sees up to around 130 kittens per month during kitten season. And they rely on volunteers to help, since they can’t house all of the kittens. And later - Former Westside High School art teacher, Steve Wellman, recently spoke to us about his design and en…

The life and legacy of Dorothy Reed who passed at 110; Wenatchee Convention Center expansion begins

Today - We look back at the life and legacy of Dorothy Reed, a beloved Wenatchee resident, who passed away last month at the age of 110.  And later - Construction for the expansion of the Wenatchee Convention Center is set to start on May 7th, marking the beginning of a significant development pha…

Revisiting the story of the 1974 Apple Blossom Festival Queen; Huckleberry North has opened its doors

Today - we revisit the story of Julie Agens Kuntz, who in 1974, wore the crown as the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Queen. And later - Where Dusty’s In-N-Out diner once stood, a new establishment, Huckleberry North, has opened its doors.

Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council prepares for new community pantry; Columbia River Community Flute Choir

Today - We're looking into the complexities faced by the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council, as they prepare to open a new community pantry and food distribution center in Wenatchee.  And later - This Friday, the Columbia River Community Flute Choir will enchant audiences with a concert at We…

Family of Rock Island man who was tragically killed disappointed in sentencing; An update on the Eastmont School District's bond proposal

Today - The family of Elias Mora-Ontiveros, a 23-year-old Rock Island man who was tragically killed, has expressed profound disappointment following the sentencing of Erik Farias Reyes.  And later - We look into the Eastmont School District's bond proposal which is currently failing to secure the …

Wenatchee School District partners with CAFÉ for interpretation; Freddy’s Kitchen is on the move

Today - The Wenatchee School District has partnered with the Community for the Advancement of Family Education to enhance interpretation services during school board meetings and public hearings.  And later - Freddy’s Kitchen, a popular Mexican restaurant, is on the move again, while another local…