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Lottery ticket holder in Wenatchee, come get your $10,000 prize

If this unknown Wenatchee resident doesn’t want to claim their prize for a winning lottery ...

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Oroville researcher finds unmarked grave of Hiram ‘Okanogan’ Smith

OROVILLE — Several historians before her had tried to locate the remains of Hiram F. ...

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Two photographers of American Indians compared

TWISP — The styles and significance of the works of two men who photographed American ...

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Red McComb’s gift boosts trails

WINTHROP — An unexpected $100,000 gift from a Mazama resident who died in March has ...

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Food truck kills power to Wenatchee businesses

WENATCHEE — Power's back up to most all homes and businesses along a portion of ...

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Crosscut: A dictator's dream, Made in America

Commentary: If we want to safeguard democracy, we have a ...

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Wenatchee Outdoors: Bug Be Gone

It’s happening earlier than normal this summer. We’re receiving word ...

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KOZI: Lake Chelan Boating Club Honors Local Students

The Lake Chelan Boating Club (LCBC) is proud to announce ...

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KOHO: DNR Files Lawsuit Over Taylor Bridge Fire

The Department of Natural Resources has filed a lawsuit to ...

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Transplanting wild roses and a lifestyle from the ‘wet side’

When we moved to Wenatchee I looked forward to planting a garden. I got plenty ...

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Free Google tools allow an interactive curriculum in schools

We are staying in the clouds for this edition of Transformational Learning. Last time we ...

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Writer Profile Series: Bob Reilly

Occupation: U.S. Army, retired. Type of writing you do: Journal articles, newsletters, military history/memoirs.

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SPORTS

AppleSox drop series-opener in Walla Walla, fall to 4-6

WALLA WALLA — After winning two straight games, the Sox suffered a setback on the ...

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Apple Valley picks up pair of wins at Recreation Park

WENATCHEE — The Apple Valley Packers picked up a pair of victories Tuesday in a ...

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Mitchell clinches Columbia River 150, snags Triple Crown tie

EAST WENATCHEE — Shane Mitchell tied up the lead in the Norhtwest Pro All Star ...

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Bluegrass fest stays true to its roots

CASHMERE — The sound of banjos and bass carried softly on a chilly twilight breeze ...

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Four high schools win state theater awards

Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre recognized Wenatchee, Cashmere, Leavenworth and Chelan schools Tuesday night for their ...

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Check it Out: Our picks June 13-19

Our picks Wenatchee

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Icicle Arts announces recycled art showcase

LEAVENWORTH — Those old mattress springs in the garage could be a dress. And that ...

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The Planner: NCW events through June

June 13 through June

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World didn’t turn Tuesday

World didn’t turn Tuesday

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For one of the very few times in our history, The Wenatchee World was unable to print a newspaper Tuesday. After a food truck snagged a power transmission line downtown ...
Stemilt taps technology to pack cherries

Stemilt taps technology to pack cherries

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WENATCHEE — Smile, sweet thing. You’re on camera. Every dark-sweet cherry zipping through the GP Grader, an electronic sorting device at the heart of Stemilt Growers’ new cherry packing line, ...
Oregon company bringing 50-plus jobs to Winton

Oregon company bringing 50-plus jobs to Winton

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WINTON — An Oregon businessman has leased the long-shuttered Longview Fibre sawmill site and will employ 50 to 60 by mid-July building specialty wood-and-steel “mats” for oil rigs. Mike Wold, ...
Local team takes top honors at Lineman Rodeo

Local team takes top honors at Lineman Rodeo

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Journeymen linemen from the Chelan County PUD won top overall honors at the ninth annual Andrew York Lineman Rodeo on Saturday.
Living up to a legacy

Living up to a legacy

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CHELAN — Maria Gallegos is the boss in her family of four sons. They listen when she talks, and they take her advice.
New brewery smokin’ with barbecue fare

New brewery smokin’ with barbecue fare

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WENATCHEE — Two classic gotta-have goodies — beer and barbecue — are luring the thirsty, the hungry and the curious to a renovated Wells & Wade warehouse here at the ...
Holding court

Holding court

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Michael Jordan, Yakima, takes down fencing at the tennis courts at Eastmont County Park Wednesday, preparing the tennis and basketball courts for resurfacing work scheduled to be completed in mid-July. ...
New life for old funeral home?

New life for old funeral home?

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WENATCHEE — A mothballed historic mansion that for decades housed a prominent funeral home could thrive again if a local developer’s plans to rehab the building get underway this summer. ...