Local transportation projects bring home 2010 “Awards of Excellence”

OLYMPIA –– Innovative and environmentally sensitive transportation projects in the cities of Deer Park and Leavenworth and Snohomish and Clallam counties received high honors this week as recipients of the 2010 Award of Excellence. This annual awards program, presented by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WDOT), recognizes federally-funded local [...]

Grant Pud talk about rate increase

A consulting firm will meet with commissioners later in September before the PUD will discuss a timeline for rate increases. The PUD will review the costs and revenues and the current rate levels. Reserves are estimated to me $95.4 million by the end of the year. The PUD reserve minimums are set to cover market [...]

Grant County on alert for Whooping cough

Another case of whooping cough in Grant County. Making this the third in 9 days. The most recent case involves an infant. Now with the 3rd case of whooping cough, Grant County is on alert for a possible outbreak. Health officials urged people who deal with children to make sure they are immunized against whooping [...]

WSDOT adds new tools to deliver travel information

OLYMPIA – With the Labor Day holiday right around the corner, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has made it even easier for smart-phone users to “know before you go.” A new mobile application for iPhone and Android keeps real-time traffic conditions always at hand.  “We know you can’t always be at your computer [...]

Wenatchee Wild Media Day Video

Wenatchee Wild puts on a media day and talks about last years season and the future. video platform video management video solutions video player

Lake Wenatchee State Park day-use area reopens

OLYMPIA – Aug. 30, 2010 – After thorough tree assessments and taking down diseased trees in the day-use area at Lake Wenatchee State Park, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission determined it will reopen the day-use area of the park to visitors starting at noon today. Lake Wenatchee State Park was closed last week [...]

Grant County Court House Evacuated After Bomb Threat on Monday

Nearly 150 people were evacuated from Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata on Monday after a bomb threat.  A woman called in the threat about 8:15am on Monday morning.  The woman indicated someone was coming to the building with an explosive device.  The building was evacuated for about one hour  while authorities conducted a room by room [...]

Democrats have a tough race ahead

Eastern Washington is not easy for Democrats to gain votes, but lately west of the Cascades it’s becoming a battle for Democrats. Some Democratic incumbents finished second in the primary’s behind GOP candidates. Voters are deeply concerned about spending, taxes, jobs and the growing deficit in the state.

Gregoire pushes Chinese investment

Washington State is attempting to make a major push at Chinese investment. Gov. Chris Gregoire is heading to China in two weeks and focusing on agriculture, education and tourism. China is shopping for investment opportunities around the world.

City of Chelan tabled the vote on Arena

The Chelan City Council most likely would have voted no on the tax proposal for the Town Toyota Center. Intead they tabled for further discussion. Their main concern is if it’s put up for a vote the City of Chelan would be outvoted by the larger population of Wenatchee.

City of Wenatchee recommends one food service

The City of Wenatchee and staff recommneds one food service for the Wenatchee Convention Center and Town Toyota Center. The proposal chooses Philadelphia-based- food service company Savor. Many believe the one food service would save around $46,000 annually.

Marijuana growing operations in Okanogan County destroyed

Near Tonasket and Methow Valley multiple growing operations were seized and 5 arrested. This operations have been going on over the the last couple weeks. Task force officers used bloodhounds to track two of the men. Over 50,000 plants were found and destroyed.

Be in the know before you go this Labor Day weekend

OLYMPIA – Full gas tank? Check. Beach blanket? Check.  Swim suit? Check. Golf clubs? Check. Traffic conditions? Huh?  The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is ready to help. Don’t leave home this Labor Day weekend without the tools to avoid backups on one of the busiest summer weekends. AAA projects close to 10 percent [...]

Hastings wants action on the current Mexico apple tariff

U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings critical of Mexican trucking dispute that has led to a tariff on fresh fruit. He contends the current Obama adminstration is trying to appease the Teamsters Union during an election year by not resolving the issue. Hastings says there has been no action on this for the last 16 months.

Prisoner returns to Okanogan court for additional charges

Omak man serving a 20 year in federal prison for child pornography returned to hear state charges against him. Scott Dean Brown heard six counts of first degree child molestation and first degree rape of a child. A trial is schedule for October 12th. A warrant was issued to bring him back to the county [...]

Grant County Infant Dies From Whooping Cough

MOSES LAKE, WA— Public Health staff in Grant County are investigating two confirmed cases of Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Grant County residents. Both reports were received this week. No connection between the cases has been identified. Today, Grant County Health District received a report from Seattle’s Children Hospital that one infant from Grant County with [...]

Chelan PUD Moves Forward with Fiber Expansion and Accepts $25 Million Grant

“We’re solvent. We’ll remain solvent, and we’ll enhance the quality of life in Chelan County.” With those words, Chelan County PUD Commission President Dennis Bolz added his endorsement this morning to a resolution to accept a $25 million grant from the federal Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to help extend the PUD’s fiber-optics network to more [...]

NCW Police officers stop over 850 drivers

Law enforcement in Chelan and Douglas counties stopped over 850 drivers during July and August for unsafe driving. Law enforcement arrested 30 people and issued 420 tickets. Extra patrols were funded by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. The extra patrols for speeding drivers ended and now special patrols will be watching for driving under the [...]

NCW District Fair in Waterville August 26th-29th

This years fair features Country Music Artist Luke Bryan in concert Friday August 27th at 8pm. NCW District Fair also features Christian Recording artist Benton Brown in concert Thursday night, The fair also offers a petting zoo, Kids Day, and the Big Bend Roundup Rodeo and Racing. For more information call the fair office at 509-745-8480.

Fire crews responding to fire near Fancher Heights

Douglas County Fire crews are responding to a brush fire near the gun club in the Fancher Heights suburb of East Wenatchee. The Fire should be contained fairly quickly. This fire is next to the recent fire that happened earlier in the month. Plus the fire is surrounded by tilled farmland. If the wind doesn’t [...]

Chelan PUD commissioners hear financial report on fiber system; get survey results

According to a telephone survey done Aug. 7-12, about 64 percent of registered voters in Chelan County favor accepting a federal grant of $25 million to finish extending the PUD’s wholesale fiber-optics network even if it would cost about $1.50 a month in electric rate increases for all PUD customers. PUD commissioners heard the results [...]

BNSF Rail Office catches fire

Monday at around  1:05 PM the BNSF – Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway office on 400 block of S. Columbia St caught fire today.  Authorities are on the scene working to extinguish the fire. Once we have more information we will provide a follow up story.

Wolf sighted outside of Methow Valley

State wildlife officials say a wolf caught by a game camera in the Pine Creek Road area outside of Tonasket is a mystery. A photo shot by Sean Overman’s game camera on July 31 shows what appears to be a wolf. So far, it seems the animal is a lone individual and hasn’t attacked any [...]

Increased fire precaution level

The state Department of Natural Resources has increased the industrial fire precaution level in increasing in parts of northeast Washington. The level in zones 678E, 678W and 684 in Okanogan and Ferry counties moved from Level 1 to Level 2 (“Partial Hootowl”) at 12:01 a.m., Sunday, August 22. Certain forest industrial activities, including cutting firewood, [...]

Emergency Adoption Week To Relieve Overpopulation Crisis Begins This Week

The problem of overpopulation at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society has reached crisis proportions.  Kennels and cages filled with cats and kittens line the walls of the animal shelter with more litters and pregnant cats coming in every day.  “The shelter was built in 1976 and has been serving the communities of Chelan and Douglas [...]