Staff blogs
Common Ground
Workshop will focus on bridging cultural differences
Jim and Rosemary Tiffany stopped by the office last week to talk about the work they are doing to bridge the cultural divide in North Central Washington. Tiffany is the former publisher of El Mundo and Rosemary teaches kindergarten at Lewis and Clark Elementary. For almost two decades, the two ...
Editor's Choice
Editor's Choice - May 17
Gas prices have jumped considerably in recent days because of increased prices for crude oil, tight supplies, refinery issues and Dorito tacos. But mostly because it's the American way and what are you, anti-American? ... A human skull has been found near Blewett Pass. ... Remember that new Wenatchee slogan ...
Everyday Business
Peoples Bank's in a crisp new place
Renovated car dealership turned into snazzy Financial Center.
Winemaker's Journal
Spring barrel tasting at a winery near you
This is a great weekend to visit a couple local wineries and taste new wine right from the barrel.
Editor's Choice
Editor's Choice - May 16
Let's face it, this thing is all about me. There are headlines here, yada, yada, yada, but ultimately it's me, me, me. So for today only, let's not pretend otherwise. On a related note, it was NOT ME who sent yesterday's email out with Tuesday's subject line. Tsk, tsk. Several ...
Common Ground
Volunteer Attorney Services meets a growing need in our communities
I didn’t fully appreciate what our local attorneys have been doing to help low income residents with their civil legal problems until I chatted this week with Ryan Feeney, the executive director of Volunteer Attorney Services for Chelan and Douglas counties. Feeney, who once upon a time was a reporter ...
Editor's Choice
Editor's Choice - May 15
Lots of people are sad about the Wenatchee Wild leaving town. … The Wild coach, meanwhile, agrees there’s little bliss to be found in this situation. … Wenatchee High School has a new swimming program with new rules in reaction to a 2011 student drowning. … Chelan may be making ...
Everyday Business
Orchardists learn of flower power
Alyssum may help control those vile apple aphids.
Editor's Choice
Editor's Choice - May 14
The Wenatchee Wild hockey team is being moved to Texas. The owners, who said last week they wanted to work out a new arena lease for the team in Wenatchee, have instead worked out a deal to take a few more days moving their stuff out of the Town Toyota ...
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Editor's Choice - May 13
A runaway tractor lawnmower plunged over a bluff near Chelan, throwing the driver off while spewing hot fuel that burst into flames that raced up a hillside and set fire to a winery warehouse, causing a big propane tank to vent gas that ignited “like a flamethrower.” Oh, and the ...
An Apple a Day
So, why wouldn't we expand hospice?
Under the Affordable Care Act, Medicare is supposed to be looking into expanding hospice. One has to wonder what's taking so long.
Winemaker's Journal
Sommelier class offers a world of wine information
World class education in Angelo Tavernaro's wine course
Editor's Choice
Editor's Choice - May 10
It's been ridiculously hot all week but we're still writing about a winter storm. Good ol' Wenatchee World, yesterseason's news this season. ... Calling them a fire hazard, Grant County has banned sky lanterns. (Note to editing team: Was I able to make that sound like I know what the ...
Editor's Choice
Editor's Choice - May 9
Flood warnings have been issued for the Stehekin and Okanogan rivers. ... Okanogan County has assigned a deputy to handle animal complaints. Good luck with that, animals do nothing but complain. Especially pigs. Oink this, oink that. Enough already. Just baconize yourself and jump in my pan. ... Check out ...
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Editor's Choice - May 8
Since you’ve been living comfortably under a rock, we are here to inform you for the first time that a new place called “Pybus Market” will be opening this weekend. … The state Court of Appeals has ruled a gangmember’s promise to murder “snitches” doesn’t amount to intimidation. More like ...
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Editor's Choice - May 7
Owners of the Wenatchee Wild say they want to put past differences aside and work out a new arena lease. ... When Seattle Children's Hospital opened a Wenatchee clinic it made a world of difference for one local family. ... Don't have a cow, but East Wenatchee is considering loosening ...
Common Ground
Misawa visitors teach us how to make Mochi
The sister city relationship with Misawa, Japan has provided the Wenatchee Valley with a wonderful international connection over the years. We're fortunate to have the Wenatchee Valley Misawa Sister City organization nurturing the relationship. On Sunday, the latest group from Misawa spent the afternoon at the RiverWest Retirement Center in ...
Editor's Choice
Editor's Choice - May 6
We certainly would not allow you to enjoy the warm weather without telling you to expect flooding. ... Also, lots of trails are closed because of last summer's fires and the threat of flash flooding. ... A power outage Sunday near the airport was caused by — you guessed it ...
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