Albert and Sheri Rookard spent five years and $4 million transforming a crumbling 1906 building in downtown Wenatchee into their home, bringing new life to a historic space once left behind.

Albert and Sheri Rookard spent five years and $4 million transforming a crumbling 1906 building in downtown Wenatchee into their home, bringing new life to a historic space once left behind.

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.

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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.
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How the Rookards Turned a 1906 Wenatchee Building Into Their Home

A closer look at Medicaid cuts

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Proposed federal Medicaid cuts could have major consequences for rural communities in North Central Washington. Lawmakers and local care providers warn that reductions in funding could force nursing homes to close, eliminate in-home care services, and put added strain on families and emergency services. With Medicaid covering more than half the cost of long-term care in some counties, the impact could be severe. This episode breaks down the data, the local response, and what’s at stake for thousands of Washington seniors.

Proposed federal Medicaid cuts could have major consequences for rural communities in North Central Washington. Lawmakers and local care providers warn that reductions in funding could force nursing homes to close, eliminate in-home care services, and put added strain on families and emergency services. With Medicaid covering more than half the cost of long-term care in some counties, the impact could be severe. This episode breaks down the data, the local response, and what&rsquo;s at stake for thousands of Washington seniors.

New report outlines impact of Medicaid cuts on seniors

The story of Ridge 2 River

When Anna Gullickson and her partner Eric spotted a 300-pound goat stranded near Stevens Pass, they had no idea he would change their lives. That rescue led to the creation of Ridge 2 River, a sanctuary in the hills above Cashmere where farm animals and people learn side by side. In this episode, we explore how one unexpected moment became the catalyst for a nonprofit that now houses 70 animals, runs humane education programs, and challenges assumptions about the food system.

When Anna Gullickson and her partner Eric spotted a 300-pound goat stranded near Stevens Pass, they had no idea he would change their lives. That rescue led to the creation of Ridge 2 River, a sanctuary in the hills above Cashmere where farm animals and people learn side by side. In this episode, we explore how one unexpected moment became the catalyst for a nonprofit that now houses 70 animals, runs humane education programs, and challenges assumptions about the food system.

How one couple turned their land into a home for 70 rescued animals

Wenatchee World reporter Jessica Drake recently sat down with Paula Poundstone for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from her upcoming tour and regional humor to interviewing techniques, banned books, politics, and more.

Find tickets: https://numericapac.org/events/paula-poundstone-2/

 

Wenatchee World reporter Jessica Drake recently sat down with Paula Poundstone for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from her upcoming tour and regional humor to interviewing techniques, banned books, politics, and more.
Find tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://numericapac.org/events/paula-poundstone-2/">https://numericapac.org/events/paula-poundstone-2/</a>
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