NCW News for All

09/22/2023

Starting October 1st our area has a new Revolving Loan Fund for small businesses starting up, expansion, and working capital. Let's keep the small business boom going!

09/22/2023

Be on the lookout for programs in our state to update your home's HVAC units in the near future. Both Biden and Inslee are looking at more energy-efficient heat pumps by 2030. The goal is to lower energy demand which lowers consumer cost.

A group of 25 state governors that make up the U.S. Climate Alliance and the Biden administration announced a pledge Thursday to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S.

09/19/2023

It is good to see citizens out there looking to keep elected officials honest. Tracked down using public records of Katherine Thomas's move to Texas. Does the Wenatchee School District deserve local representation?

09/19/2023

This is the Respiratory Illness Dashboard for Washington State. They are tracking Covid, Flu, and RSV this year. The updated COVID Vaccine should be at local retailers next week or early October at the latest. https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/diseases-and-chronic-conditions/communicable-disease-surveillance-data/respiratory-illness-data-dashboard

09/18/2023

Thieves terrorize downtown Wenatchee businesses with multiple burglaries. Kelly DeLong has been forced to move from downtown because of it's lawless environment causing over $ 13,000 in damages and stolen goods. They have set up a GoFundMe in an attempt to survive.

WENATCHEE - A Wenatchee business hasn't stopped, literally and figuratively, 'picking up the pieces' as thieves continue to break in to her business in the city's downtown.

09/15/2023

How bad was the haircut for gunplay to break out?

OTHELLO - A haircut during a social function at a home in Othello erupted in gunfire on Sept. 8, according to Othello Police.

09/14/2023

Immigrants regardless of documentation status will be able to enroll in health insurance starting November 1st of 2023. It takes a little bit of work as identities will have to be manually verified. This is the big change since the ACA first went into effect over eleven years ago.

Suzie Health Solutions, the enrollment Center in Wenatchee put out a podcast this morning that went into some of the details of this program. It is worth the listen as undocumented immigrants have been limited in health insurance coverage for years.

We have been assisting with health insurance since the beginning of the ACA. The first year I had a ton of people with ITINs and tax returns seeking to purchase health insurance. Because of how the ACA was written they were eventually denied coverage. Later in 2017 during a rules change the Dreamers...

09/14/2023

Look at this a new facility in Wenatchee and a visit from the Governor.

WENATCHEE — Gov. Jay Inslee will be in Wenatchee on Thursday to attend the ribbon cutting of the Wenatchee Valley Reentry Center.

09/13/2023

We could use some honest, law-abiding citizens for the school board. Having someone out of the area and zoom it in from Texas just doesn't get the job done. Wenatchee deserves better.

09/10/2023

Never use a rake when picking huckleberries. It is illegal in Washington state to use devices that injure the plants.

09/06/2023

Congratulations are in order for:

KennedySprouts
Lupine Family Medicine
Methow Valley Lavender
Ñammy
Wenatchee Insurance Agency

They have proven themselves for the Supernova Business Launch Competition and are moving on to the final round of competition to win $10,000. Take a look at these small businesses in our area over the next couple of weeks.

Then join the NCWEDD Board and Sponsor Partners at the 2023 "Supernova Cele-Bacon" on October 7th, at Couleefarms Event Rental Center from 10 am to noon.

Congratulations to the Final Five businesses who are advancing to the main competition on October 7th!

KennedySprouts
Lupine Family Medicine
Methow Valley Lavender
Ñammy
Wenatchee Insurance Agency

Join the NCWEDD Board and Sponsor Partners at the 2023 "Supernova Cele-Bacon" on October 7th, at Coulee Farms Event Center from 10 am to noon. We will present one of these five small businesses with $10,000 cash plus in-kind services/prizes.

Thank you to this year's Sponsors & Partners: Numerica Credit Union - Wenatchee, Entiat Valley Chamber of Commerce, Okanogan County Economic Alliance, Heirloom Creatives, NCW Tech Alliance, WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA, Enterprise for Equity, Alpha Media, Griggs Accounting & Payroll Services, 1 Million Cups Wenatchee Valley, Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce, Washington Small Business Development Center Latino Community Fund of Washington State, Pybus Public Market, Down by the River Lavender, Mima's Famous Salsa, R Shack BBQ, Firm Foundations Community Consulting

09/05/2023

Not every important charity is good at asking for help. Here is one that is doing it's best to keep LGBTQ+ kids in our area alive and becoming adults. Triple Point NCW supports Chelan, Douglas and Okanagan Counties. That is a lot of real estate to support. Put a few funds in their pocket or volunteer. This is your chance to support a person as they grow.

Triple Point NCW provides free services for LGBTQ+ youth, their families and communities in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties. We support them at Wenatchee Insurance.

09/05/2023

SuperNova Business Launch Competition takes a group of small businesses from Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and the Colville Tribes and provides training, networking, and a chance to win prizes. Yes, besides a business plan & marketing plan, this group is eligible to win up to $10K.

If you are into new businesses in the area or are curious who is going to the next round then stop in at Wenatchee Chamber of Commerce tomorrow between 8 and 9 AM.

We're moving into the home stretch of the competition when we announce tomorrow, between 8-9 am at 1 Million Cups Wenatchee Valley , the Top 4 small businesses remaining to compete for $10,000 plus in-kind prizes.

I'll have my video rolling so you can see our NCWEDD Board Chair, Craig Larsen deliver the announcement.

In 4 weeks (Saturday, October 7th) we will all find out which of the 4 small businesses will win $10,000 at the Supernova "Cele-Bacon" Main Event. Join us for breakfast during this fun networking celebration for participating small businesses, Sponsors & Partners, and community leaders. More info at NCWEDD.com

09/01/2023

September 8 & 9 Triangle Park.

09/01/2023

It is always amazing to see a politician put their pleasure before the needs of the public. If you want to be a public servant then serve everybody. If you do something wrong then apologize. This is the kind of person who will tell an employee to not wash their hands before returning to the kitchen and keep cooking for the patrons and those pesky health rules be damned.

A little less self absorbed, please.

https://dominickb.substack.com/p/wenatchee-mayoral-candidate-admits?r=128e3x&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwAR0BZ_ZsQvl9Pr0EJToOup2RwhjR8Ge7PulP_UMEGrc6PvUPrIuy9rXeWiE

Former city councilman Bryan Campbell refused to follow Covid-era rules, pushed past PAC employees to enter the building for production of 'Mamma Mia'

08/31/2023

File under some people having more money than common sense. The Wenatchee school district has up to 7400 kids and these folks are droning on about CRT. CRT is one of the manufactured outrage designed to erode trust in our public school systems. I will post a video that contains the lecturer who created this outrage model to destroy our schools.

08/30/2023

Any word on Moses Lake getting a Waffle House?

MOSES LAKE - Residents living in the Cascade Valley area of Moses Lake can now venture to the new Dollar General that opened recently. The store reportedly opened on Aug.

08/29/2023

The first 10 drugs named for Medicare price negotiations!

The government will negotiate new prices for the commonly prescribed drugs, but the cuts won't take effect until 2026. In the meantime, drug makers are fighting the negotiations with lawsuits.

08/28/2023

When Biden did the Infrastructure Bill, it didn’t seem like a big deal. Very few people were talking about it. A couple of weeks ago they published all of the projects that they had completed or are working on. It’s 32,000 job sites. They are located all over the United States.

Over a year ago, President Biden forged consensus and compromise between Democrats, Republicans, and Independents to deliver the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – a historic investment in America’s crumbling infrastructure that will rebuild roads and bridges, replace lead pipes, help provide high-...

08/27/2023

Have you looked at the numbers for Bidenomics?

Check out MSNBC's video.

08/25/2023

Yakima Doctor gets licensed restrictions, fines and training ordered over prescribing ivermectin to patients.

The WMC placed Dr. Wilkinson’s license on probation for five years and restricted him from prescribing ivermectin for non-FDA-approved indications.

08/23/2023

The mayor of Spokane is facing backlash for appearing on stage with Christian Nationalists.

Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward is facing calls for her resignation after she appeared on stage Sunday night and received a blessing and endorsement from former state Rep. Matt Shea, a controversial figure and religious extremist.

08/23/2023

The Voting has started for the Supernova Business Launch Competition and the people's choice award. Being a small business is not easy and here is your chance to take a few minutes to cast a vote to help a Small business win the award in NCW.

It only takes 10 seconds to vote ane we are fond of the Wenatchee Insurance Agency video.

Voting ends September 1st.

https://ncwedd.survey.fm/people-s-choice-award-supernova-business-launch-competition

08/23/2023

It's time to head back to school which means parents making sure that their kids are vaccinated. The MMR is one of the big ones since that prevents Whooping Cough. It can be deadly to babies. As this rate lowers, we see more outbreaks. I will put links below if you want to see if your school district is lowering the state average of 92.5%.

08/22/2023

Housing as healthcare. Washington State has a program designed to get folks off the street. Will we see people in our area housed? What are our community leaders doing?

More than $100m will hep people gain housing through application and home search assistance, and tenant supports like rental aid and treatment.

08/20/2023

Wenatchee Nonprofit director disappointed in the do-nothing county commissions. In a recent meeting, they would not support a needle exchange program as part of a bigger drug treatment program.

WENATCHEE — A local nonprofit director said she’s disappointed with the conduct of public officials after one county commissioner suggested he would vote to cut their funding over the startup

08/20/2023

3 wildfires are forcing evacuations as we lose structures in EASTERN Washington.

Evacuations are in place as three wildfires burn in eastern Washington state, officials said.

08/17/2023

Don't forget Odessa's Deutschesfet is coming!

Odessa's Deutschesfest. Our German festival takes place the third full weekend in September, annually.

08/16/2023

If you are a farmer or can get farming with in two years then there is a $15K grant out there by the end of the month. That is some decent seed money.

Here is a great opportunity for any new farmers out there. The deadline to apply is August 31st and you should send any questions to the email address listed below.

08/16/2023

Congratulations to Fyre for winning the grant from the state to prevent Ma*****na and To***co use among the youth.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) unveiled a robust new initiative to combat youth cannabis and commercial to***co use, pledging a total of $1.3 million in grants over the

08/15/2023

Wow, that is a boost for our area.

After grappling with adverse weather conditions in recent years, the apple harvest in Washington State is set for a significant rebound. The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) has projected

08/15/2023

This was a curious statistic for our area. Women under 30 outearning men in Wenatchee. This is based on full-time work. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/03/28/young-women-are-out-earning-young-men-in-several-u-s-cities/

08/14/2023

Chamber of Commerce moves to block Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers to lower drug costs. They are arguing that it would “inflict grave harm” to govt, seniors, and taxpayers. It makes folks wonder who is the Chamber working for because it isn't mainstream.

https://litigationtracker.law.georgetown.edu/litigation/dayton-area-chamber-of-commerce-et-al-v-becerra-et-al/

08/14/2023

When someone states that they had a wonderful time this weekend hearing Charlie Kirk Speak thanks to the local Republicans then ask them why. What about him is wonderful is a fair question to ask when given his history of dividing the United States and promoting lies. What do you consider a good person and a good community.

Charlie Kirk's conspiratorial fearmongering and retaliatory fantasies reach a dangerous new level Kirk: “We are living in an enemy-occupied country. They have taken over the government and we have to think as dissidents.” Written by Sophie Lawton & Jack Wheatley Published 04/03/23 12:13 PM EDT I...

08/11/2023

Keeps getting better in Central Washington.

In a recent ranking report released by SmartAsset, Chelan County has been spotlighted as the seventh-best county to retire in Washington state and the 250th best in the entire nation.

08/11/2023

What a perfect contest for our area.

It’s the battle for the best! Think your salsa recipe has what it takes to win the showdown? Enter our newest contest the Salsa Showdown, Wednesday August 16th! Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3!
Individual contestants will bring their best recipes, ingredients, and all tools & supplies to make 4-6 cups of fresh salsa.
We will provide tables, linens, garbage cans, and the chips for sampling.
Register by emailing [email protected] but don’t delay because we will only be accepting the first 10 people that register.