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Counterfeiting 101

A Wenatchee woman gets caught with a stolen vehicle after trying to cash counterfeit checks.

300 days of sunshine?

The Worm explores whether North Central Washington actually gets 300 days of sunshine.

Not so lucky at bingo, either

The Worm caught up with Gary Schoessler to find out how he did at bingo on election night.

Want to see the mayor and fire chief sweat? Drop into the social hall at the Wenatchee Community Center at noon on Wednesday. That's when the the two will play in the winner's bracket of the semi finals of a pickleball tournament. Either Mayor Frank Kuntz or Fire Chief Stan ...

1,000 toys and more

Girl collects double the number of toys she hoped for on Make A Difference Day

Electric cars dazzle, by Christine Pratt

Electric and other alternative-fuel vehicles turned more than a few heads Thursday at the national Odyssey event hosted by Wenatchee Valley College — and not only for their environmental attributes.

Anyone know how to find Grant Elementary's time capsule?

School staffers have dug and dug. No capsule. Can anyone help?

Mock Election happens Nov. 1

Wenatchee High School students will cast their votes for president and more Nov. 1 during the school’s Mock Election.

Have a cup of America's best espresso

Want some of the world's best coffee. No need to leave North Central Washington

Top cops show up for guilty verdict

Okanogan County's highest level police helped investigate the Sandy Bauer murder nearly 15 years ago. They're all in different agencies now, and have higher positions now, but they maintained a close interest in the case.

Enjoy Public Lands Day, despite the fires

With so many fires in our region, The Worm wondered if there's anywhere left to recreate on Public Lands Day. The answer is yes!

Scrubbed

InDemand Interpreting sends a soothing message to clients

The Worm eats humble pie

The Worm catches up with Jane Reichert, sister to Jimmy Gilmer, lead singer for the Fireballs.

Men in black — patrol cars, that is

Sheriff Brian Burnett has ordered new patrol vehicles in black, replacing old beige ones.

Men in black — cars, that is

Sheriff Brian Burnett has ordered new patrol vehicles in black, replacing old beige ones.

Sheriff fights fire

Okanogan County sheriff’s officials pulled double duty this week when they saved a home from the by Buffalo Lake Road Fire near Elmer City. The home belonged to the parents of Undersheriff Joe Somday. Sheriff Frank Rogers and Sgt. Kevin Arnold were on duty and monitoring the fire’s progress from ...

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