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The Wenatchee World is a family-owned news organization dedicated to keeping our community informed. We are passionate about serving our community and reporting on issues that are of most importance to our local audience. We are dedicated to facilitating important discussions throughout North Central Washington (NCW). Our motto is: "En

gage. Inform. Inspire." We believe in community engagement, and working on activities that lead to community success. We also print a monthly business publication, Wenatchee Valley Business World, launched October, 2010, which is distributed to all businesses in the valley and a lifestyle magazine entitled Foothills, all about the joy of living in NCW.

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The Wenatchee World reserves the right to reprint all comments. Likes and shares are not endorsements. The purpose of the comment section is to foster courteous and constructive discussion of relevant issues. Wenatchee World staff reserve the right to delete any comment we deem at odds with that mission. Our standards for taste are reflected in the articles we publish in the newspaper and online; we expect your comments to follow that example. A few things we won't tolerate include personal attacks, obscenity, vulgarity, profanity (including expletives and letters followed by dashes), commercial promotion, impersonations, incoherence, and SHOUTING. Other prohibited comments include:

1. Comments with profanity, bullying, spam, false or misleading statements
2. Comments that could cause physical and emotional harm to any person
3. Offensive language targeted toward a specific group of people
4. Offensive language targeted toward a specific individual
5. Comments that are extremely off-topic
6. Comments that are racist, sexist, or bigoted
7. Offensive memes, photos, gifs, or videos

If threats of physical harm against any individual or group are made, Wenatchee World staff will report it to the proper authorities. We will ban commenters who repeatedly violate our rules or post something over the top (threat of violence or being a serial flamer/troll) on a single story.

Photos of Valentine's Day gifts at pop-up vendor booths from Flores by Nancy and La Luz del Mundo Church Thursday in Wen...
14/02/2025

Photos of Valentine's Day gifts at pop-up vendor booths from Flores by Nancy and La Luz del Mundo Church Thursday in Wenatchee. Flores by Nancy will be selling from 9 a.m-4 p.m. in front of The Crêpe House and La Luz del Mundo Church will be open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in front of La Tortuga Loca on Valentine's Day.

Photos of Valentine's Day gifts at pop up vendors by Flores by Nancy and La Luz del Mundo Church in Wenatchee.

Wenatchee School District Superintendent Kory Kalahar was fined $600 by the state Public Disclosure Commission for viola...
14/02/2025

Wenatchee School District Superintendent Kory Kalahar was fined $600 by the state Public Disclosure Commission for violating state law during the 2023 election following the first publication of The Wenatchee Record.

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee School District Superintendent Kory Kalahar was fined $600 by the state Public Disclosure Commission for violating state law during the 2023 election following the first publication of

In 2024, Solarity Credit Union employees contributed a recorded 1,255 volunteer hours. This month, $10,965 was distribut...
13/02/2025

In 2024, Solarity Credit Union employees contributed a recorded 1,255 volunteer hours. This month, $10,965 was distributed to various local nonprofit organizations on behalf of these employee donations.

WENATCHEE — In 2024, Solarity Credit Union employees contributed a recorded 1,255 volunteer hours. This month, $10,965 was distributed to various local nonprofit organizations on behalf of these employee donations.

Photos of Wenatchee Valley College's game against Walla Walla Community College Wednesday in Wenatchee. Walla Walla won ...
13/02/2025

Photos of Wenatchee Valley College's game against Walla Walla Community College Wednesday in Wenatchee. Walla Walla won the game 84-72.

Photos of Wenatchee Valley College's game against Walla Walla Community College Thursday in Wenatchee. Walla Walla won the game 84-72.

Photos of Wenatchee Valley College's game against Walla Walla Community College Wednesday in Wenatchee. Walla Walla won ...
13/02/2025

Photos of Wenatchee Valley College's game against Walla Walla Community College Wednesday in Wenatchee. Walla Walla won the game 84-40.

Photos of Wenatchee Valley College's game against Walla Walla Community College Thursday in Wenatchee. Walla Walla won the game 84-40.

Construction on the Majestic Apartments is set to begin soon on Mission Street, where barriers have already been install...
13/02/2025

Construction on the Majestic Apartments is set to begin soon on Mission Street, where barriers have already been installed across from the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.

WENATCHEE — Construction on the Majestic Apartments is set to begin soon on Mission Street, where barriers have already been installed across from the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.

The Red Cross is seeking donors of all blood types, especially those with type O-negative blood, “to make and keep their...
13/02/2025

The Red Cross is seeking donors of all blood types, especially those with type O-negative blood, “to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue to ensure critical care for patients this winter.”

NCW — The American Red Cross is looking to build up its blood supply this month after thousands of donations were uncollected in January.

The identity of the bus driver who was one of four people killed in Sunday afternoon’s multi-vehicle accident was releas...
12/02/2025

The identity of the bus driver who was one of four people killed in Sunday afternoon’s multi-vehicle accident was released Tuesday.

DOUGLAS COUNTY — The identity of the bus driver who was one of four people killed in Sunday afternoon’s multi-vehicle accident has been released.

From the pool of nominations, 3-5 finalists are selected for a public vote open from 10 a.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Thursday.
12/02/2025

From the pool of nominations, 3-5 finalists are selected for a public vote open from 10 a.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Thursday.

Every week, Wenatchee World Sports receives nominations for NCW Athlete of the Week from any high school in North Central Washington.

Come and celebrate those who made an impact on your community next Thursday, February 20, at the 2025 Community Impact A...
12/02/2025

Come and celebrate those who made an impact on your community next Thursday, February 20, at the 2025 Community Impact Awards! 🍎🏆

Tickets on sale NOW! bit.ly/2025Communityimpactawards

Thursday, February 20, 2025 5:30-730 pm.
Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee
Appetizers, light refreshments, wine, and beer will be served.

The Community Impact Awards honor those who improve our communities with their work, leadership, courage, and contributions.

Photos of Wenatchee boys basketball team's win against Eastmont Tuesday night at Eastmont. Wenatchee's Connor Cass led t...
12/02/2025

Photos of Wenatchee boys basketball team's win against Eastmont Tuesday night at Eastmont. Wenatchee's Connor Cass led the panthers with 25 points in their 71-65 victory over Eastmont.

Photos of Wenatchee boys basketball team's win against Eastmont Tuesday night at Eastmont.

Photos of Eastmont girls basketball team's get the 3-peat win against Wenatchee 51-28 Tuesday night at Eastmont.
12/02/2025

Photos of Eastmont girls basketball team's get the 3-peat win against Wenatchee 51-28 Tuesday night at Eastmont.

Photos of Eastmont girls basketball team's win against Wenatchee Tuesday night at Eastmont.

The Wenatchee School District's Educational Programs and Operations levy has passed with 60% approval in the Tuesday ele...
12/02/2025

The Wenatchee School District's Educational Programs and Operations levy has passed with 60% approval in the Tuesday election.

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee School District's Educational Programs and Operations levy has passed with 60% approval.

I'll take 347,212 boxes of the Adventurefuls, please. 😋Oh, and a Thin Mints for the freezer!
11/02/2025

I'll take 347,212 boxes of the Adventurefuls, please. 😋

Oh, and a Thin Mints for the freezer!

Girl Scout cookies trace their origins to 1917 when the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma, baked and sold homemade cookies as a fundraiser. By the 1920s and 1930s, other Girl

The goal of this sale was to take advantage of lower interest rates and save taxpayers $1.5 million over the next 10 yea...
11/02/2025

The goal of this sale was to take advantage of lower interest rates and save taxpayers $1.5 million over the next 10 years by reducing the cost of repaying the district’s debt.

LEAVENWORTH — The Cascade School District recently refinanced a $16 million public sale of its Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds.

Didn't make it to Saturday night's festivities? Get the 411 on the DL right here!
11/02/2025

Didn't make it to Saturday night's festivities? Get the 411 on the DL right here!

WENATCHEE — The two princesses of the 2025 Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, Daeja Carlson and Yasmin Perez, smiled while holding flowers and wearing tiaras, agreeing that the moment after

"We urge everyone to look out for each other, talk openly about the risks, and know where to find help," said Dr. Kriste...
11/02/2025

"We urge everyone to look out for each other, talk openly about the risks, and know where to find help," said Dr. Kristen Hosey, Chelan-Douglas Health District administrator.

WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District issued a warning Monday after reports of fentanyl contaminating the local methamphetamine supply.

Wanna know about all the hoopla going on up Mission Ridge -- a possible resort, restaurant, new homes and more?Come on o...
11/02/2025

Wanna know about all the hoopla going on up Mission Ridge -- a possible resort, restaurant, new homes and more?

Come on out to Pybus Public Market 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Lots of seating, translation services, complimentary cookies, coffee and a chance to ask questions of the people in charge!

NCW — What’s going on with Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort’s expansion plans? Resort representatives, including its new general manager, will discuss those and more at The Wenatchee World’s

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Eastmont cheerleaders perform at halftime between Wenatchee boys basketball team and Eastmont boys basketball team Tuesday night at Eastmont. Eastmont boys lead 35-32 at the half.

Passing the phone to: Apple Blossom Top 10 candidate edition 🌸 #appleblossomfestival #wenatchee #washington #new #localnews

Wenatchee Valley Fire Department respond to strucure fire near the intersection of Washington Street and King Street. More details to come.

Last week, we put the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival’s Top 10 candidates in our Hot Seat, where they had to answer one question per hot sauce (with a total of 10 sauces.) Let’s take a look at how candidates Daeja Carlson, Alona Simbirskiy, and Tessa Schall did, and be sure to stay tuned for more. #hotsaucechallenge #hotsauce #hotseat #appleblossomfestival #washington #washingtonstate #wenatchee #wenatcheevalley #wenatcheeworld

Washington State Apple Blossom Festival 2025’s Top 10 Selection announcement took place Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. at Numerica PAC. Stay tuned for interviews of the Top 10 Selection. #wenatchee #washington #appleblossomfestival #wenatcheevalley #localnews

Cheeto can be found working hard, or hardly working at Quincy Hardware and Lumber! 🐱 #cat #catsoftiktok #catmanager #kitty #washington #pnw #famouscat #famouscatsoftiktok #fyp #foryou #wenatchee #wenatcheevalley #wenatcheeworld

Join the conversation! Food banks in need. Learn how to help! We are with Serve Wenatchee Valley Mike Malmin, Chelan Douglas Community Action Council Lonnie Walls, and Upper Valley MEND Rachel Bishop.

Leo Strange talks about his hopes for a second Trump presidency.
Leo Strange talks about his hopes for a second Trump presidency.

Leo Strange talks about his hopes for a second Trump presidency. The Wenatchee World is interviewing voters and candidates throughout Election Day 2024. Visit our Instagram @wenatcheeworld to see all the videos.

Join the conversation! Listen to candidates for District 12 discuss issues important to you!

Cashmere hoisted its 10th-straight Bronze Shoe trophy last night after taking down Chelan, 61-7. The Bulldogs are 7-1 in league standings and ranked No. 5 in the state. #washington #cashmere #chelan #bronzeshoe

Join the conversation! Listen to candidates discuss issues that are important to you.

Fire crews continue to battle the Squilchuck Road Fire, which is casting a large smoke plume above Wenatchee. Level 3 (get out now) evacuation notices were still in effect as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday. 📸World video

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We welcome your posts and may share them at The World newspaper and website. Email for hi res photos: [email protected] ---- The Wenatchee World is a news organization that has been in service in North Central Washington since the early 1900s. We are passionate about serving our community and reporting on issues that are of most importance to our local audience. We are dedicated to facilitating important discussions throughout North Central Washington (NCW). We believe in community engagement and working on activities that lead to community success. The World remains one of the last family-owned information companies in the region providing a five-day-a-week newspaper serving Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan and Grant Counties. We are dedicated to providing local coverage of issues important to the residents and local businesses of NCW. We also print a monthly business publication, Wenatchee Valley Business World, launched October 2010, which is distributed to all businesses in the valley and a bi-monthly lifestyle magazine entitled Foothills, all about the joy of living in NCW. --- SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY The Wenatchee World reserves the right to reprint all comments. Likes and shares are not endorsements. The purpose of the comment section is to foster courteous and constructive discussion of relevant issues. Wenatchee World staff reserve the right to delete any comment we deem at odds with that mission. Our standards for taste are reflected in the articles we publish in the newspaper and online; we expect your comments to follow that example. A few things we won't tolerate include personal attacks, obscenity, vulgarity, profanity (including expletives and letters followed by dashes), commercial promotion, impersonations, incoherence, and SHOUTING. Other prohibited comments include: 1. Comments with profanity, bullying, spam, false or misleading statements 2. Comments that could cause physical and emotional harm to any person 3. Offensive language targeted toward a specific group of people 4. Offensive language targeted toward a specific individual 5. Comments that are extremely off-topic 6. Comments that are racist, sexist, or bigoted 7. Offensive memes, photos, gifs, or videos If threats of physical harm against any individual or group are made, Wenatchee World staff will report it to the proper authorities. We will ban commenters who repeatedly violate our rules or post something over the top (threat of violence or being a serial flamer/troll) on a single story.