Rick Steigmeyer

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Cashmere man carves his niche in fine woodworking

Austin Campbell began making bird houses in his uncle’s shop at the age of six. He always knew he would grow up to work with wood in his hands. Now 22, the Cashmere native is well on his way to a productive career working with chisels, hand saws and planes.

Flu season running late

Flu season is getting a late start this year, but there’s still plenty of time for an outbreak.

Mormon history

Mormon history The Mormon Church was started in 1830 in western New York by Joseph Smith.

New church to handle growth for Mormons

A huge new church going up fast next to Highway 2/97 at Monitor tells the story of the Mormon religion’s rapid growth in the Wenatchee Valley.

Commissioners want game plan from Wenatchee before approving vote on TTC tax increase

Chelan and Douglas County commissioners want to see a clear plan of what a 0.2-percent sales tax will pay for before they approve a public vote that could save the Town Toyota Center.

Apply now for work day home repairs

Rebuilding Together Greater Wenatchee Valley is now taking applications from low-income homeowners in need of minor repairs and light remodeling that can improve their living situation.

Franza to stay on as Wenatchee High School principal

Mike Franza will stay on as Wenatchee High School principal, likely for another two years.

Freezing rain today could bring hazardous driving conditions

Driving — and even walking — could become increasingly treacherous today as snow turns to freezing rain later this afternoon.

Rainy day at the Holiday

Wenatchee residents got a reprieve from precipitation Monday, but it was pouring inside the lobby of the hotel located behind Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers restaurant.

Assistance available to farmers who want to conserve energy

Financial and technical assistance is now available to farm producers who want to conserve energy and improve farm efficiency.

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