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The proposed Confluence Parkway would provide a much-needed second bridge across the Wenatchee River, a widened pedestrian bridge, and a roadway with a direct connection to the U.S. 97A/US 2 Interchange and Odabashian Bridge. Courtesy Sen. Brad Hawkins
WENATCHEE - Last year’s legislative session concluded with the approval of a 16-year, $16.9 billion transportation investment plan, known as “Move Ahead Washington.” The long-term plan primarily funded preservation and maintenance of our existing transportation system as well as new, large-scale...
This Narcan vending machine located inside the Recovery Navigator Program building at 523 Riverside Drive in Omak is the only one of its kind in the county. Mike Maltais/QCH
OMAK – On Wednesday, March 29, the Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter availability of the opioid overdose treatment Naloxone more commonly known as Narcan. What that means to citizens is that the life-saving treatment can now be acquired without a prescription by anyone who...
Kailee Tanneberg, with daughter Palmer, is president of the PTEEO board. Photos by Mike Maltais/QCH
PATEROS – The Pateros Treehouse took a big step toward its official opening with a well-attended open house last Thursday, March 30. Dozens of parents and children got their first look at the former Church of Christ building that is taking on a new life at 128 North Independence Street as an early...
BREWSTER – Upon receiving the news last month that the city will gain an additional $150,000 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) entitlement funds that the City of Oroville is unable to use this year, the Brewster City Council voted to proceed with its ongoing Anderson Field expansion project...
LEAVENWORTH - On March 28, Chelan County Deputies were dispatched to a reported assault in the 16000 block of Chumstick Highway shortly after 7 a.m. According to the initial report, Abel Wilkes had “flipped out” and was shooting firearms at his residence. When he was confronted by a neighbor,...
Adrian Antonio Norfleet (not a current photo) Submitted Photo
PLAIN - The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office reports on March 17, Deputies were dispatched to a report of a body discovered in the16000 block of Camp 12 Road in Plain. Chelan County Sheriff’s Office detectives and The Washington State Crime Lab responded to the scene to investigate.
The deceased...
OLYMPIA – Spring is here, and with it – the deadline to remove studded tires before end of day Friday, March 31. The Washington State Department of Transportation encourages all drivers to plan head now to avoid a potential fine of $137, which could be issued by the Washington State Patrol starting...
Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Dr. Homer Wilkes announced March 21 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing $24.9 million in wildfire protection projects across Washington as part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program. The CWDG program is...
PATEROS – The first-ever dog adoption event hosted on March 18 by the Pateros-Brewster Community Resource Center for the non-profit Okanogan Angels dog rescue and low income spay/neuter organization resulted in homes for five happy canines.
“It went very well,” said founder and President Jennifer...
OLYMPIA – For the second time this year. Twisp resident Deana Knowlton has appeared before a state Legislative committee to testify in support of a bill that would provide more professional counseling for trauma victims like herself.
Knowlton lost her husband, Gary, a Brewster teacher and pool...
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- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA