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Special court aims to keep mentally ill out of jail
WENATCHEE — Tuesday afternoons, usually about 2:20 p.m., the focus in Chelan County District Court is on mental health. The accused who stand before the judge may have one or ... FULL STORY
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One inmate’s story: ‘I hate jail more than anything else in the world ...’
WENATCHEE — The probation officer and a mental health coordinator were hopeful Steve Francis would stay on his medication — and out of jail. Chelan District Court Judge Alicia Nakata ... FULL STORY
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Supplying demand
WENATCHEE — Raising backyard chickens is en vogue across the country: Those in the know have been raising chickens for years to the benefit of friends and neighbors. The hobby ... FULL STORY
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New eateries serve up new dishes in Cashmere
CASHMERE — Two new restaurants here have this city’s downtown cooking with new tastes and new ideas. A bustling luncheonette that provides full take-home dinners and a main street Mexican ... FULL STORY
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Don Morse Park work continues
A group with Washington Conservation Corps removes sod from the edge of Don Morse Park in Chelan Wednesday afternoon in preparation for re-grading the hillside and adding native vegetation to ... FULL STORY
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Cascade fastpitch team knocks off Wenatchee
WENATCHEE — The Cascade Kodiaks have been rising in the fastpitch ranks for several years. On Thursday, they kept rising. FULL STORY
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Panthers look to replicate perfection
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee High School tennis teams are trying to improve on perfection. After both the boys and girls squads both went unbeaten through Columbia Big Nine play in ... FULL STORY
HEADLINES
Shut up or put up: Twisp police chief proposes fining the foul-mouthed
TWISP — A proposal by Twisp’s new police chief to prohibit verbal abuse is raising ...
Street alert: Rock Island, Pipeline Bridge, Sen. George Sellar Bridge, Highway 97A work
For more information on state highway work or pass information, visit wsdot.gov or call 511. ...
Roll call
How NCW legislators voted on recent bills (Y-yes, N-no, E-excused, NV-not voting): Tax credit for ...
Olive Garden dinners start Monday
EAST WENATCHEE — Let the noodle slurping begin. The long-awaited Olive Garden Italian restaurant throws ...
Hometown heroes honored at Red Cross event
WENATCHEE — Ten individuals and two organizations were lauded as local heroes in an event ...
Cascade announces superintendent finalists, interviews next week
LEAVENWORTH — The search for a new Cascade superintendent is down to three finalists: Rick ...
SPORTS
Rams rebuilding after big season
EAST WENATCHEE — For six years, the “core group” of the Wenatchee Valley Rams had ...
Eastmont boys to rely on depth
EAST WENATCHEE — The Eastmont boys tennis team doesn’t have one superstar player, but coach ...
Some NCW lakes open for trout fishing on April 1
More than 30 waters in the Columbia Basin lakes open to fishing April 1 — ...
FEATURED
‘Cowgirl’ to lead women’s leadership program
WENATCHEE — A local leadership coach and consultant known as The Divine Cowgirl will lead ...
Local Harley dealership to offer woman rider workshop
WENATCHEE — Legend Harley-Davidson of Wenatchee will host a Garage Party for potential and experienced ...
People & places
Congratulations Tim Smith, an extension educator with Washington State University in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan ...
3 Questions for Cal FitzSimmons
What? He doesn't like "Classic Peanuts"?
Follow the dotted line
In college, the path was clear, so clear.
Wanna see where I'm going?
We will be traveling through Surrey and Sussex, England. Here are the towns we will ...
COMMUNITY
From invader to twin soul — my brother’s grown on me
When I was about 5 years old, my parents dropped a bombshell on me: I ...
Peace of My Mind: Practice does not make perfect — better, maybe
Trust me on this. Practice does not make perfect, although it may make things a ...
L.A. Guns at The Ballroom
A night in review.
