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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.

Chelan County will have closures and reduced hours for the holiday season.Learn more here.
22/12/2024

Chelan County will have closures and reduced hours for the holiday season.

Learn more here.

WENATCHEE — Chelan County will have closures and reduced hours for the holiday season, according to a press release.

Tsillan Cellars2023 Dolce Donna White Wine, Columbia Valley $28 (417 cases)93 points, Double Gold
21/12/2024

Tsillan Cellars
2023 Dolce Donna White Wine, Columbia Valley $28 (417 cases)
93 points, Double Gold

Editor’s note: Judges for the 2024 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition awarded a double gold medal to this wine.

"For the past few years, I have been snowshoeing less and skiing more, but in early December — my family and a family wh...
21/12/2024

"For the past few years, I have been snowshoeing less and skiing more, but in early December — my family and a family who are friends of ours — went snowshoeing to Lake Clara by Mission Ridge."

My hiking boots have been officially hung up and my skis and snowshoes taken down.

Known for high-quality, small-batch products, the Yakima-based small business offers a variety of coconut soy wax candle...
21/12/2024

Known for high-quality, small-batch products, the Yakima-based small business offers a variety of coconut soy wax candles, wax melts, car fresheners, and more.

WENATCHEE — Fresh Start Candles is bringing handcrafted creations to Wenatchee’s Pybus Public Market.

More often than not, those giving back to the community through small acts of kindness are not doing it for any recognit...
21/12/2024

More often than not, those giving back to the community through small acts of kindness are not doing it for any recognition and, in turn, are not acknowledged for their work — as might be the case for Greg Wilson, and a small group of downtown Wenatchee business owners, cleaning and beautifying downtown.

WENATCHEE — Acts of goodwill are often associated with the holiday season — charities' giving campaigns, local clubs' gift collections for those in need, and some organizations' free dinners. But

Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., helped secure authorization for a new water reservoir in Chelan as part of the bipartisan Tho...
21/12/2024

Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., helped secure authorization for a new water reservoir in Chelan as part of the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024.

NCW — Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., helped secure authorization for a new water reservoir in Chelan as part of the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024

Charming vintage features of this home include original hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace framed by buil...
20/12/2024

Charming vintage features of this home include original hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace framed by built-in treasures: a roll-top desk and shelving.

WENATCHEE — This week's featured listing is a timeless red brick home at 706 Okanogan Ave. in Wenatchee.

Five out of 11 suspects — three men and two women — have now been jailed on suspicion of a conspiracy to distribute fent...
20/12/2024

Five out of 11 suspects — three men and two women — have now been jailed on suspicion of a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamines throughout the Wenatchee Valley.

WENATCHEE — Police and prosecutors say a six-month investigation by the Columbia River Drug Task Force has netted multiple suspects in a local fentanyl trafficking network.

Josh O'Connor, a newspaper executive who currently serves as a Senior Vice President and Regional Publisher of Carpenter...
20/12/2024

Josh O'Connor, a newspaper executive who currently serves as a Senior Vice President and Regional Publisher of Carpenter Media, has been named the next CEO of Wick Communications, the parent company of The Wenatchee World and NCWLIFE.

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — Josh O'Connor, a newspaper executive who currently serves as a Senior Vice President and Regional Publisher of Carpenter Media, has been named the next CEO of

The state had one of the worst pear harvests in decades due to a January freeze that cut the pear crop by 30%, rising co...
20/12/2024

The state had one of the worst pear harvests in decades due to a January freeze that cut the pear crop by 30%, rising costs of labor, energy and transportation, according to the association.

NCW — Washington state’s tree fruit industry delivered a year of fruitful results in 2024, producing the nation’s largest harvest of apples and sweet cherries, according to the Washington State

Eastmont boys basketball team defeated Wenatchee boys 50-37 in the 2024 Litterbox Game Thursday night at Eastmont.
20/12/2024

Eastmont boys basketball team defeated Wenatchee boys 50-37 in the 2024 Litterbox Game Thursday night at Eastmont.

Eastmont boys basketball team defeated Wenatchee 50-37 Thursday night at Eastmont.

Rebranding is more than changing a logo or applying a fresh coat of paint; it’s a strategic endeavor to redefine a busin...
20/12/2024

Rebranding is more than changing a logo or applying a fresh coat of paint; it’s a strategic endeavor to redefine a business's perception.

At first appearance the process is daunting, but two local organizations, P2X Studio and the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce (WVCC), shared their insights.

NCW — Rebranding is more than changing a logo or applying a fresh coat of paint; it’s a strategic endeavor to redefine a business's perception.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added the Upper Columbia River Site in northeast Washington to the Superfund Na...
20/12/2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added the Upper Columbia River Site in northeast Washington to the Superfund National Priorities List, a designation for sites with hazardous contamination posing significant threats to human health and the environment.

NCW — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added the Upper Columbia River Site in northeast Washington to the Superfund National Priorities List, a designation for sites with hazardous contamination posing

So far this year, the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council distributed 892,233 pounds of food in Chelan County and 32...
20/12/2024

So far this year, the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council distributed 892,233 pounds of food in Chelan County and 325,394 pounds in Douglas County.

WENATCHEE — So far this year, the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council distributed 892,233 pounds of food in Chelan County and 325,394 pounds in Douglas County. And that's not the only

The Columbia Chorale’s “Thrill of Hope” concert is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 21 at Numerica Performing Arts Center, 123 N. Wenat...
19/12/2024

The Columbia Chorale’s “Thrill of Hope” concert is at 7 p.m. on Dec. 21 at Numerica Performing Arts Center, 123 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee.

WENATCHEE — “Sing your note on ‘Amen,’ whatever your note is,” said music director and conductor Jennifer Ferguson to the Columbia Chorale at a rehearsal, challenging them to perfect the

More than $950,000 was raised from local donors to support a new facility expected to more than triple the current clini...
19/12/2024

More than $950,000 was raised from local donors to support a new facility expected to more than triple the current clinic space on North Chelan Avenue and provide additional services.

NCW — The effort to expand the impact of Seattle Children’s in North Central Washington in providing specialty services for children, as well as supporting science education, continues to take

The event is designed to explore the formation of an evening Satellite Club, providing connections and growth within the...
19/12/2024

The event is designed to explore the formation of an evening Satellite Club, providing connections and growth within the rotary community.

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Confluence Rotary Club will have its first “Confluence Rotary at Night” Tuesday, Jan. 7.

The East Wenatchee Public Works Department found that the approximately 1,400 feet of roadway impacted by Tuesday's ordi...
19/12/2024

The East Wenatchee Public Works Department found that the approximately 1,400 feet of roadway impacted by Tuesday's ordinance is too narrow for two lanes when vehicles are parked on both sides.

EAST WENATCHEE — The East Wenatchee City Council Tuesday passed an ordinance changing its code to disallow parking on the north side of Second Street SE between Rock Island Road

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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.

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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

Level 3 (get out now) evacuation notices have been issued for a wildfire burning near Squilchuck Road south of Wenatchee. Visit wenatcheeworld.com for the latest information. World video taken 3:50 p.m. Sunday

Join the Conversation! Listen to candidates talk about the issues important to you! First up is Chelan County commissioner candidates Brad Hawkins and Flint Hartwig. Then we will hear from Chelan County PUD candidate Incumbent Randy Smith and candidate Steve Keene.

Join the conversation! Hear District 12 Representative position 1 candidates talk about issues that are important to you! Translating services for in person provided by CAFE

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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.