Aaron Williams is nearing the end of a 14-year prison sentence, and preparing for a new life through Washington’s Graduated Reentry program. At the Wenatchee Valley Reentry Center, he’s finding freedom in structure, support in community, and purpose in education.

Aaron Williams is nearing the end of a 14-year prison sentence, and preparing for a new life through Washington&rsquo;s Graduated Reentry program. At the Wenatchee Valley Reentry Center, he&rsquo;s finding freedom in structure, support in community, and purpose in education.

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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What daily life looks like inside Wenatchee’s Graduated Reentry program

As wildfire risk grows across North Central Washington, homeowners in Chelan and Douglas counties are facing rising premiums, dropped coverage, and tough choices. We explore why insurers are pulling back, what factors raise red flags, and what options remain for those living in fire-prone areas.

As wildfire risk grows across North Central Washington, homeowners in Chelan and Douglas counties are facing rising premiums, dropped coverage, and tough choices. We explore why insurers are pulling back, what factors raise red flags, and what options remain for those living in fire-prone areas.

How Wildfire Risk Scores Are Shaping Insurance in North Central Washington

As Washington’s wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, Spanish-speaking communities, many made up of migrant and seasonal farmworkers, are still being left out of critical safety messaging. In this episode, we follow Maria Blancas, a researcher who grew up in Quincy, and local advocates like Yesenia Perez from CAFÉ, as they work to close that gap. From bilingual bulletins to face-to-face outreach in labor camps, these community-led efforts are changing how wildfire information is shared—and who it reaches.

As Washington&rsquo;s wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, Spanish-speaking communities, many made up of migrant and seasonal farmworkers, are still being left out of critical safety messaging. In this episode, we follow Maria Blancas, a researcher who grew up in Quincy, and local advocates like Yesenia Perez from CAF&Eacute;, as they work to close that gap. From bilingual bulletins to face-to-face outreach in labor camps, these community-led efforts are changing how wildfire information is shared&mdash;and who it reaches.

Why Washington’s Wildfire Alerts Still Miss Spanish Speakers

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.

What daily life looks like inside Wenatchee’s Graduated Reentry program

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