Construction Roadblocks & Wenatchee’s Fresh Start for Homeownership

Today - we’re looking at the housing crisis through the lens of what’s stopping new homes from getting built, and what might actually help. And later - we're talking about a brand new program that’s taking shape in the Wenatchee Valley—something that could have a real impact on working-class famil…

Forest Workers’ Ongoing Legal Battle & AI Streamlines Local Health Care

After being abruptly laid off due to federal budget cuts, local Forest Service employees are back on the job—with back pay—but legal battles over their reinstatement are far from over. Later in the episode, we look at how Confluence Health is using AI to ease the burden on providers, improve patien…

Apple Blossom Grand Marshal Announced & Earth Day Festivities Ahead

Today - The Wenatchee Valley YMCA has just been named the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Washington State Apple Blossom Festival. And later - Sustainable North Central Washington is hosting its annual Earth Day Fair at Wenatchee Valley College, and it’s shaping up to be a full-on community celebration.

TREAD Launches Outdoor Initiative & Derek Sheffield Honored as State Poet Laureate

Today - we're exploring an exciting new initiative that's helping to preserve and sustain outdoor recreation in Chelan and Douglas counties. The nonprofit Trails, Recreation, Education, Advocacy, and Development—better known as TREAD—has just launched their "One for the Outdoors" program. And late…

Trump's Voter Policy Shake-Up & the Funding Cut Impacting Immigrant Aid

Today - we’re diving into a controversial new executive order signed by President Donald Trump that’s shaking up voter registration rules. And later - A local immigrant rights nonprofit that has long provided free legal services and education to immigrant youth is now facing a significant setback.…

Historic Auto Supply Changes Hands & VA Counseling Faces an Uncertain Future

Today - Family-owned since 1963, Wenatchee’s Jerry’s Auto Supply was recently acquired by NAPA Auto Parts, marking the end of a multi-decade Berschauer legacy while ensuring continued service to its loyal customers. And later - Central Washington Veterans Counseling in Wenatchee secured a short-te…

Apple Blossom Festival Honors Senior Royalty & Serve Wenatchee Fights Homelessness

Today – Colonial Vista is hosting a brand-new event as part of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival—a Senior Royalty Pageant for women aged 55 and older. And later – Serve Wenatchee recently launched a pilot program designed to help families cover the upfront costs of renting an apartment. …

Trump order to slash Education Department raises local questions & Bruce Simpson celebrates 50 years

Today -  we’re diving into recent developments regarding the U.S. Department of Education—specifically the news that President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at dismantling parts of the agency. And later - Meet Bruce Simpson, a Wenatchee jeweler who’s spent 50 years at his bench—…

Exploring Curate by Dorrinda & Celebrating Sasha Sleiman’s Leadership

Today - Curate by Dorrinda is a small Wenatchee chocolate boutique where founder and chocolate devotee, Dorrinda Carlson, merges her global travels and passion for cacao into an immersive tasting and learning experience for customers. And later - Sasha Sleiman, Executive Director for the Housing A…

A Father is Suing the Eastmont School District & the Thomas Duo’s Business Impact Award

Today – a father is suing the Eastmont School District, claiming his special-needs son was severely neglected. And later – we’re highlighting the remarkable success story of Andy and Lana Thomas—owners of Side Street Cashmere—who recently received the Business Impact Award at the North Central Was…