A Silent Vigil held by Wenatchee for Immigrant Justice; Chelan County Clerk's Office affected by system outage
Today - we’re talking about an event that took place in Wenatchee this past week — a Silent Vigil, held by Wenatchee for Immigrant Justice. And later - The Chelan County Clerk's Office has closed its walk-up counter until Friday to catch up on paperwork delayed by a recent state court system outag…
Amazon opens new facility in Douglas County; Meet 30 under 35 winner Rayan Russell
Today - Amazon has opened a brand-new facility right in the heart of Douglas County. And later - we're talking about Rayan Russell, a talented program manager who’s not only pushing boundaries at work but also inspiring her community.
City Council passes code targeting unlawful camping; False report of an armed robbery causes a stir
Today - East Wenatchee’s City Council has just passed a new code aimed at addressing homelessness, specifically targeting unlawful camping on public property. And later - Yesterday afternoon, a false report of an armed robbery caused quite the stir, resulting in a significant law enforcement respo…
Residents frustrated by demonstrations outside Planned Parenthood; Mission Ridge is planning a major expansion
Today - Ever since Planned Parenthood moved to a new location, the clinic has seen a daily presence of demonstrators. And residents in the area are getting frustrated. And later - Mission Ridge is planning a major expansion over the next 20 years.
Community gathers for 2024 Small Business Conference; Gaucho Coffee Co. already a hit
Today - On Thursday, more than 50 people gathered at Perico's Lounge in South Wenatchee for the 2024 Small Business Conference. And later - Gaucho Coffee Co. opened on October 23rd and is already a hit with the locals.
County commissioners pass resolution focused on homeless encampments; Meet another 30 Under 35 winner!
Today - On Tuesday, the Chelan County commissioners passed a new resolution aimed at tackling unauthorized use of county property. This new code, formally known as Chapter 8.42, focuses specifically on homeless encampments. And later - we’re back to our "30 Under 35" series, where we spotlight you…
Department of Agriculture funds housing for local agricultural workers; Wenatchee to replace reservoir on Okanogan Avenue
Today - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Housing Service is awarding $4.2 million to the Housing Authority of Chelan County and the City of Wenatchee. This funding is aimed at rehabilitating three apartment complexes that provide crucial housing for agricultural workers in the area. And …
Bavarian Bagel Co. joins Leavenworth's food scene; The conviction of Ului Teulilo
Today - There’s a new permanent addition to Leavenworth's food scene — Bavarian Bagel Co. And later - a story that shook Waterville: the conviction of Ului Teulilo for the 2018 murder of his wife, Peggy Teulilo. This week, he was sentenced to nearly 27 years in prison.
Wenatchee and East Wenatchee see "slow down" in local economy; Siren Song Wines expands
Today - We're diving into the financial challenges currently facing Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. Both cities are dealing with a "slow down" in their local economy, and they're trying to navigate their 2025 budgets in a way that accounts for increasing costs and slower revenue growth. And later - …
A closer look at the cleanups at Lions Locomotive Park; Wenatchee School District’s Migrant and Multilingual Night
Today - we’re taking a closer look at Lions Locomotive Park, where every Thursday at noon, the city rolls in for their weekly cleanup of the area beneath the Senator George Sellar Bridge. And later - Over 200 attendees gathered last week for the Wenatchee School District’s Migrant and Multilingual…