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:
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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Holding Space for Mortality at Wenatchee’s Death Cafe
Today - Ever wonder what happens when strangers gather over tea and cake to talk about death? In one Wenatchee group, that’s exactly the point. https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/wenatchee-death-cafe-conversations-about-dying-life-and-loss/article_8b2beac7-88c9-43c2-949d-c88d77f003be.html
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Following Cameron Through Downtown Wenatchee
Today - You might know his name, or maybe just his smile — today we’re spending time with Cameron Miller, a man whose daily walks have become part of the heartbeat of downtown Wenatchee.
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Inside the ongoing repair effort in Tumwater Canyon
Today - Highway 2 through Tumwater Canyon is on the mend after December’s destructive flooding — but crews still face weeks of work before it’s safe to reopen.
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Business Owners on South Wenatchee Avenue Sound the Alarm
Today - Some longtime businesses on South Wenatchee Avenue say customer traffic is the slowest they’ve seen in decades — and they’re pointing to everything from inflation to industry shifts to safety concerns right outside their doors.
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Classrooms Under Pressure: Wenatchee’s $5 Million Budget Gap
Today - Wenatchee schools brace for major cuts as the district prepares to shrink its budget by more than $5 million next year.
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Federal Judge Overturns $5M Award for Former Water District Worker
Today - A $5 million jury award to a former East Wenatchee Water District employee has been overturned by a federal judge.
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Chelan County’s First Baby of 2026
Today - A New Year’s arrival comes with a special title — Chelan County’s very first baby of 2026.
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What Federal Rural Health Funding Could Mean for Local Care
Today - Federal rural health funding could bring big changes for Chelan and Douglas counties — but local hospitals are still waiting to find out just how much they’ll get.
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Memorial Park rally against U.S. intervention in Venezuela
Today - Wenatchee residents gathered at Memorial Park to protest President Trump’s strike on Venezuela, calling it a dangerous precedent for U.S. military intervention.
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