Editor's Choice

Editor's Choice - May 25

Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz heard from an [unfriendly crowd](http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2012/may/25/city-officials-get-earful-from-firefighters/) about his plans to lay off police, fire and museum employees. But Kuntz said he hasn’t heard any [other viable options](http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2012/may/25/mayor-says-hes-still-waiting-for-better-idea/) for dealing with the city’s budget problems. … There are plans for a new [high-voltage power transmission line](http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2012/may/25/puds-to-team-up-for-new-high-voltage-power-line/) south of ...

Editor's Choice - May 24

We have extensive coverage of Christopher Wilson's guilty plea in the death of Wenatchee teen Mackenzie Cowell. You also can view the video of the plea. ... A Carlton rancher will be the first person in the state compensated after a wolf killed of one of his calves. ... Some ...

Editor's Choice - May 23

Wenatchee's police and firefighter unions said they have offered pay cuts and more to help the city avoid the layoffs announced by the mayor last week. ... Boy Scouts are working hard to keep their camp operating. ... Jury selection in the Christopher Wilson trial continues today with some wondering ...

Editor's Choice - May 22

Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz says he is open to other realistic ideas for cutting the city's budget. Kuntz last week announced layoffs off fire, police and museum personnel. Meanwhile, a special deal with the museum will allow it to stay open despite the cuts. ... The judge will allow some ...

Editor's Choice - May 21

Jury selection begins today in the Christopher Wilson murder trial. Wilson is accused of killing Wenatchee teen Mackenzie Cowell. We have a special Web page set up for trial coverage, complete with background on the case. Also, we'll be live streaming the actual trial, which is expected to start Wednesday. ...

Editor's Choice - May 18

The city of Wenatchee's grim financial picture came into clear and ugly focus with the announced layoffs of 16 people, including eight from the fire department. Mayor Frank Kuntz explains why all that was necessary. ... The Postal Service says plans to close the Wenatchee processing center are now official. ...

Editor's Choice - May 17

There seems to be an infestation of blood-sucking parasites that, for once, has nothing to do with politics. Yes, we're talking about ticks, and they are all over the place this year. ... Speaking of ... uh, no. Moving along, Wenatchee's credit rating took another hit after the city decided ...

Editor's Choice - May 16

A former Chelan teacher who was accused of making sexual advances toward students, will get a year's pay but lose his job, under the terms of a settlement with the district. ... On a much nicer note, an East Wenatchee woman collects prom dresses and gives them away to needy ...

Editor's Choice - May 15

The Okanogan couple accused of second-degree murder in the faith-healing death of their son was found not-guilty by a jury. The prosecutor must now decide whether to try them again on manslaughter charges. ... Giant retailer Big Lots is coming to the vacant building next to the movie theater in ...

Editor's Choice - May 14

U.S. marshals did a sweep through Grant County in search of wanted felons and made eight arrests. ... The migrant worker camp at Wenatchee River County Park at Monitor is expected to open by the end of the month. ... An FBI cell phone specialist is on the list of ...

Editor's Choice - May 11

This isn't Where's Waldo? This is Where's Any Good News? The City of Wenatchee, beset by budget problems, is cutting medical benefits for nonunion employees and asking union employees to agree to similar cuts. ... The Wenatchee council also said it will not be making an upcoming interest payment on ...

Editor's Choice - May 10

Local motels had a big Apple Blossom weekend, reversing a trend of declining occupancy during the annual event. ... The Okanogan faith healing trial jury heard two very different versions of what happened leading up to the death of a teen boy. ... Many small post offices may be spared ...

Editor's Choice - May 9

Former Wenatchee Wild player Chris Rumble made a video at Children's Hospital in Seattle that has become a sensation. You are hereby ordered to check out both the story and video. ... A jury has been selected in the Okanogan faith healing trial. ... An East Wenatchee man has been ...

Editor's Choice - May 8

Jury selection begins today in the faith-healing case in Okanogan where a teen died and his parents are now facing second-degree murder charges. ... Reporter Mike Irwin shares an interesting look at churches that set up shop in downtown. ... High water flows are usually great for PUDs, but the ...

Editor's Choice - May 7

Nothing gets the blood pumping, anticipation heightened and senses tingling quite like the word “mild.” We have a story saying we should have [mild weather all week](http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2012/may/07/mild-weather-forecast-through-the-week/). Which means in the 70s, which you could also describe with superlatives, if you were of a mind. … If that story doesn’t ...

Editor's Choice - May 4

That iconic combo meal on top of EZ's restaurant is getting a facelift. ... Let the suspense end, as the voter-approved sales tax increase for the Town Toyota Center has officially been implemented, though you won't start paying it until Oct. 1. ... The Forest Service wants to get rid ...

Editor's Choice - May 3

A plea deal that would have netted Christopher Wilson just over six years in prison for manslaughter has been rejected. His murder trial in the death of Mackenzie Cowell still is scheduled for later this month. ... Our Once a Queen feature follows a former Apple Blossom Queen from Wenatchee ...

Editor's Choice - May 2

A human skull found near Mission Ridge Road in 2003 has finally been identified as that of a man missing for almost 15 years. ... A truck in the Classy Chassis Parade on Friday is a daughter's tribute to her father who died last summer. ... An ethics complaint against ...

Editor's Choice - May 1

The Kelly Clarkson concert at the Town Toyota Center made the facility's bottom line much, er, stronger. ... The lawyer for the family of a Wenatchee High School student who drowned in the school's pool says the school district holds most of the blame for the tragedy. ... Chelan County ...

Editor's Choice - April 30

Carnan Bergren will seek another term on the Chelan PUD board. ... A Grammy winner and a former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant are the latest acts signed to perform at the Town Toyota Center. ... Rafters are being warned about a submerged boulder in the Wenatchee River. ... Be ...

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