Good Morning it’s Tuesday July 6th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today - The topic of transient vehicles in Wenatchee has come up in complaints from residents. At city council meetings to conversations between community members on NABUR - The Wenatchee World's online discussion forum.

 

Also, the Batterman Fire, which was first reported at 12:15pm on Sunday just northeast of Pangborn Memorial Airport grew to 2,500 acres. 

 

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The topic of transient vehicles in Wenatchee has come up in complaints from residents at city council meetings to conversations between community members on NABUR, The Wenatchee World's online discussion forum.

 

In a report published Friday, World reporters Pete O’Cain and Sydnee Gonzalez investigated the issue of transient vehicles in the area. They also took a look at the laws, and what the city is planning to do in response.

 

Gonzalez explained that a specific individual was spreading his stuff around town, and the city removed it and arrested him multiple times. Each time, the courts just declined to see the case. It became a cycle, and the city was frustrated. 

 

There was nothing that they could really do about it, but at the same time, they were getting complaints from residents.

 

At a recent city council meeting there were complaints of a lot of trucks or trailers around town that people were using as homes. 

 

So Gonzalez and O’Cain set out to talk to people. They soon met two individuals who were experiencing homelessness.

 

To them, one thing that jumped out about the situation is just how complex it is. For people who are experiencing homelessness, it's very difficult. It's also a challenging situation for the city. 

 

There are laws that really limit what the city can and can't do. Homeless people have rights.

 

Gonzalez also explained that people who haven't experienced either homelessness or dealing with it may not necessarily understand that and how difficult it is to get out of homelessness and how difficult it is for the city to manage that.

 

But there is a low-barrier shelter in Moses Lake, and Wenatchee and East Wenatchee are trying to model theirs after that.

 

If you have any questions about homelessness in the Wenatchee area, they can send them in and we’ll investigate. Reach out to [email protected].

 

We also encourage you to read our full story and join the conversation by joining NABUR at wenatcheeworld.com/nabur.

 

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Here’s what else you need to know today.

 

The Batterman Fire, which was first reported at 12:15pm on Sunday just northeast of Pangborn Memorial Airport, grew to 2,500 acres.

 

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said that by the afternoon 80 homes were under various evacuation levels. 

 

Grace Debusschere, spokeswoman for SE Washington Interagency Incident Management Team 1

Said that the fire spread to Rock Island Grade by early evening. That's where crews were holding the fire on Monday morning. 

 

So what happened?

 

Fire crews from around the region had responded to the fire on Sunday. 11 aircrafts were used in areas unreachable by fire engines. Aircrafts included three heavy air tankers, two water scooping planes, five helicopters and an Air Attack plane.

 

Winds shifted in the afternoon, which prompted engines to protect structures in the Rock Island Grade area. The incident management team took command of the fire Sunday night and worked overnight. 

 

More crews and equipment arrived Monday. In fact, State crews were approved to help fight the fire and assumed command Monday morning.

 

The grass fire is estimated at more than 1,600 acres and new Level 3 evacuation notices were in place as of yesterday from Moses Stool down Road Island Grade Road to Highway 28.

 

Thankfully, Kay McKellar, Douglas County Fire District 2 spokeswoman said there were no reports of injuries.

 

Still, evacuees who need help with pets and animals can contact the Wenatchee Valley Animal Care and Control at (509) 888-7283.

 

You can learn more about this story by visiting us at wenatcheeworld.com

 

 

Did you know that film and television actress, Noreen Nash, was born in Wenatchee in 1924? Nash’s career took off when she was crowned our town’s Apple Blossom Queen. She had initially intended to attend Stanford University but was contracted to MGM as a showgirl. Her screen debut came in the musical “Girl Crazy” with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. and in 1942, she worked as a model alongside Marilyn Monroe. Eventually, she landed bigger film and TV roles including The Southerner, and Giant…. both recognized at the Academy Awards. She retired from acting in 1962, got her degree from UCLA and went on to write three books, and she’s still alive…at 97.

 

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Good Morning it’s Saturday July 3rd, and this is The Wenatchee World’s newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today - The Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council has seen an influx of calls and questions from landlords after the governor announced a “bridge” proclamation to protect tenants from evictions.

 

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The Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council, a local nonprofit providing rent assistance, has seen an influx of calls and questions from landlords. Why? The governor just announced a “bridge” proclamation to protect tenants from evictions.

 

The state’s eviction moratorium ended at midnight on Wednesday, and in its place, Gov. Jay Inslee enacted a temporary and, some say, confusing “bridge” emergency order.

 

An additional $650 million will become available for landlord and tenant assistance approved by the state legislature for rental assistance and programs like the eviction resolution program.

 

But since the funds are not yet available, the governor has instituted a “bridge” proclamation to tide things over in the meantime.

 

This bridge makes it so that landlords and tenants can take advantage of rental assistance and an eviction resolution program to resolve COVID-19-related past due rent. Also, tenants will need to take steps to pay rent or avail themselves of rental assistance beginning August 1.

 

Staff at the council have been doing their best to explain the changes to landlords and tenants, but not everything in the governor’s proclamation is clear. 

 

Alan Walker, Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council executive director said it’s always tricky when you start trying to interpret something that has been laid out there but really hasn’t been vetted out.

 

One point of confusion rests on the involvement of eviction resolution programs.

 

According to the governor’s proclamation, landlords are prohibited from evicting a tenant until there is an operational rental assistance program and eviction resolution program in place in their county.

 

For now, the Wenatchee resolution center provides an opportunity for tenants and landlords to negotiate and solve their problems before going to court. 

 

The center’s executive director, Jennifer Talbot, said that she encourages landlords and tenants to reach out by calling 509-888-0957.

 

People can also find information on rental assistance on their website at cdcac.org.

 

To read more on this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com

 

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One hungry osprey accidentally started a brush fire when its fish brunch apparently caused a electric short on Wednesday morning near Peshastin Pinnacles State Park.

 

Chief Phil Mosher of the Chelan County Fire District 6 told us that Firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire at 9:30 a.m. near a power pole by an orchard between the Wenatchee River and Highway 2/97.

 

Crews stopped the fire, which was burning grass and brush, before it grew past an eighth of an acre. They also found a fresh, but toasted, fish on the ground below the utility line pole.

 

Mosher thinks an osprey grabbed the fish out of the Wenatchee River and then dropped its food off on a pole-top nest.

 

The fish must have fallen out of the nest and just landed wrong on the power lines. Obviously the fish cannot get up to the top of the pole itself, he said.

 

Fires have been sparked by items landing on power lines before, he said. But this time a fish just happened to start it. 

 

In Mosher’s words...“You don’t see this every day”

 

Did you know that Chelan County derives its name from a Salish Native American word? Chelan means “deep water” and it’s likely a reference to the 55 mile long Lake Chelan which is, in fact, really really deep… at some points reaching 1,486 feet! Today, it’s estimated that more than 77,000 people live in the county and more than 1/3 of the households had children in them.

 

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Good Morning it’s Thursday July 1st, and this is The Wenatchee World’s podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today ---  Libraries around North Central Washington have been seeing more people staying longer to take advantage of the air conditioning during the unprecedented heat wave that has been affecting the area.

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Now our feature story…

 

Libraries around North Central Washington have been seeing more people staying longer to take advantage of the air conditioning during the unprecedented heat wave that has been affecting the area.

 

Librarians with NCW Libraries, which operates 30 libraries across Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Grant and Ferry counties, report people across the region are appreciative of having a cool place to visit.

 

NCW Libraries spokeswoman Michelle McNiel explained that the East Wenatchee Library has had a steady stream of visitors the past two days. Many families have been checking out books and materials so they can stay indoors with their children during the heatwave.

 

Wenatchee has had a few people staying all day in the library and some staying for two or three hours. There have also been a lot of families coming to check out books and movies for indoor activities.

 

Chelan’s librarian reports five or six people a day coming in just to cool off. They read newspapers, use the public computers, or use their own personal electronic devices and the free wifi.

 

And Winthrop Librarian Ree West said they’ve had tons of people. In fact every seat has been full and young people will sit on the floor.

 

We also spoke to the Library staff at Republic. They reported that a half dozen people came in about five minutes after the doors opened on Tuesday. Since then, there has been a continuous stream of people all day. Extra chairs and tables have been pulled out of storage to accommodate.

 

Tonasket has been busy throughout the days too.

 

McNiel said that even libraries that aren’t seeing an increase of people say the regulars are coming in and staying longer, browsing shelves instead of just picking up books and movies they had on hold.

 

To read more about this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com.

 

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On the day that would’ve been her 20th birthday, authorities arrested a 21-year-old Wenatchee man in connection with the death of Hannia “Paulina” Mosqueda Rodríguez.

 

Julius James Ceballos was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder on Tuesday according to Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett. He’s being held at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center in Wenatchee.

 

Ceballos was on parole from a 2020 case in which he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to sell methamphetamine.

 

Detectives believe that the motive was gang-related. They also said that he may not have acted alone.

 

Mosqueda was 18 at the time of her disappearance. Her body was found by hikers in March 2020 in Wenatchee’s Horse Lake Preserve.

 

The length of the investigation drew scrutiny from her family. In fact three weeks ago, they staged a rally at Wenatchee’s Memorial Park calling for justice.

 

Burnett explained it was a difficult case to investigate because potential witnesses may have been afraid to talk to detectives.

 

Since it was a gang-related situation a lot of people are often fearful of retaliation if they do speak up. 

 

The fact that Ceballos was arrested on Mosqueda’s birthday was a coincidence. Ceballos was supposed to turn himself in for his warrant on Friday but didn’t follow through.

 

For Rodríguez, the timing of the arrest added a layer of sadness.

 

Detectives are still looking for information related to Mosqueda’s death. To speak with a detective, call (509) 667-6845.

 

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Did you know that the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust was founded in 1985? Created by a small group of community leaders, it was an entirely volunteer organization up until 1999. They played a major role in all kinds of efforts to protect access to the Peshastin Pinnacles, Spider Meadows, and the Columbia Loop Trail. At the turn of the century, the 40 supporting members decided to hire an executive director and it has grown ever since. Today, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust has over 1,900 participating households and has protected more than 21,000 acres of land. You can learn all about their conservation efforts at http://cdlandtrust.org

 

 

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Good Morning it’s Tuesday June 29th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today - Wenatchee will be breaking temperature records this week as the heat is projected to reach over 110 degrees for consecutive days.

 

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Now our feature story… 

 

Wenatchee will be breaking temperature records this week as the heat is projected to reach over 110 degrees for consecutive days.

 

According to Greg Koch, the National Weather Service Spokane meteorologist, the all-time record temperature in Wenatchee was 110 degrees, set in 1941.

 

The temperature in Wenatchee was expected to reach 112 degrees on Monday, but reached about 108 according to the National Weather Service's website. But it’s predicted that the heat will break the 110 record today, reaching 114 degrees and again on Wednesday reaching 112. 

 

It should start to cool after Thursday, but temperatures will remain over 100 degrees into early next week.

 

Koch told us that this is unprecedented. Specifically, to have temperatures that break all-time records and to have triple-digit heat last more than seven days is just unheard of in the Pacific Northwest.

 

So why is this happening?

 

The heat wave is being caused by a strong, upper-pressure system over the Northwestern United States and southwestern Canada. This time of year, the Pacific Northwest is also experiencing its longest daylight hours and the area gets baked with heat, which is normal.

 

The problem is, the region is also experiencing its second year of drought. Other areas of the United States east of the Rocky Mountain Range are wetter and cooler right now, which pushes the heat westward into the dryer parts of the country.

 

Also, the lack of moisture in the soil from the drought could be adding to the heat.

 

Apparently dry soil is so much easier to heat and bake by the sun than wetter ground.

 

The increase in temperatures is impacting farmers and has started the region’s wildfire season weeks earlier than normal. It’s an extremely unusual weather pattern for the area. But temperatures are increasing yearly, because of climate change, and droughts are expected to last longer in the Pacific Northwest.

 

Because of this, North Central Washington — and most of the state — is under an excessive heat warning through Thursday. 

 

People are advised to drink plenty of water, wear loose-fitting clothing, stay in air-conditioned buildings. And make sure to check on relatives and neighbors.

 

People shouldn’t leave children or pets in cars as the inside of vehicles will reach lethal temperatures in just minutes.

 

The American Red Cross has opened a cooling shelter at the Town Toyota Center for anyone in need. People can stay at the center overnight, but are encouraged to bring medication, extra clothing, pillows, blankets and hygiene supplies, if staying for prolonged periods.

 

You can learn more about this story by visiting us at wenatcheeworld.com

 

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Here’s what else you need to know today.

 

The Wenatchee Apple Capital Loop Project has received $92.4 million in funding from the federal Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant program. It’s the largest INFRA grant awarded this year nationwide.

 

Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz said that it’s a tremendous value. It won’t complete all the projects, but they always knew it would be a combination of state and federal money.

 

The funding, part of a full $285 million project along an 11-mile highway loop in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee, will do a few things...

 

First, it’ll improve North Wenatchee Avenue intersections. It’ll also build a railroad underpass on McKittrick Street.

 

It will replace a signalized intersection with a roundabout at Highway 2/97 and Easy Street.

 

And create about a 2.5-mile bypass of North Wenatchee Avenue. 

 

Finally, it will improve bicycle and pedestrian access to the Pipeline Pedestrian Bridge over the Columbia River

 

Project partners include the city of East Wenatchee, Chelan County, Douglas County, state Department of Transportation, Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority, Link Transit, and Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council.

 

Kuntz said the city and its partners are now turning to the state for the remainder of the funding, which would cover the construction of the bridge into Olds Station. The hope is the project will be included in the next transportation budget.

 

This federal grant funding stands alone, though, so design and planning on the project will begin as soon as the paperwork is completed to access the funds. But actual construction is likely to start in three or four years.

 

The overall Apple Capital Loop project already has secured more than $123 million in matching funds.

 

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Good Morning it’s Saturday June 26th, and this is The Wenatchee World’s newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today - Thirty-one wineries, breweries, cider houses, agritourism farms and farmers markets in Chelan and Douglas counties received a combined half a million dollars in pandemic relief grants this month from the state Department of Agriculture.

 

Now our feature story...

 

Thirty-one wineries, breweries, cider houses, agritourism farms and farmers markets in Chelan and Douglas counties received a combined half a million dollars in pandemic relief grants this month from the state Department of Agriculture.

 

The grants range from $17,000 each for the craft beverage producers to $15,000 for agritourism businesses and $10,000 for farmers markets.

 

The COVID-19 Relief and Recovery grants, funded through a partnership between WSDA and the state Department of Commerce, were part of $14 million distributed to 839 businesses across the state. 

 

The application period for the grants ran April 9th through April 26th.

 

The program targeted four specific agriculture-related sectors that had been left out of earlier relief programs — craft beverages, agritourism farms, farmers markets and shellfish growers.

 

WSDA Director Derek Sandison said that these grants will boost the Washington state agricultural industry, helping prevent business closures and supporting the health and diversity of Washington state’s overall economy. 

 

He noted that our economy needs the businesses in these four sectors to recover from the pandemic for the health of our economy as a whole.

 

So here’s the local breakout:

Chelan County received 26 grants, in total $418,000.

 

The funds went to 19 craft beverage producers, 6 agritourism farms, and 2 farmers markets

 

Douglas County received 5 grants totalling  $83,000. Those funds went to 4 craft beverage producers, and 1 agritourism farm. 

 

Grant County received 10 grants, totalling $167,000. Those funds went to 6 craft beverage producers, 2 agritourism farms, and 1 farmers market.

 

And finally, Okanogan County received 9 grants, $178,000 in total. The money went to 4 craft beverage producers, 1 agritourism farm, 4 farmers markets.

 

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The Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Walla Walla Point Park has passed its first local COVID-19 evaluation and is good to go according to the Wenatchee Valley 4th's Facebook page.

 

Large, outdoor events expected to draw more than 1,000 participants will still be evaluated based on COVID-19 metrics and local healthcare partners. Evaluations take place at 10 and five days before the event.

 

So organizers of the Fourth of July Fireworks Show at Walla Walla Point Park will be waiting as their first local COVID-19 metric evaluation approaches this Friday.

 

These metrics would be evaluated at 10 days and then five days before any large, outdoor events, according to the health district.

 

Last year, Walla Walla Point Park was closed to the public for the Fourth of July fireworks show, and people were encouraged to watch the yearly fireworks show from their cars or elsewhere.

 

But if everything goes smoothly at the upcoming evaluations, people will be able to go to the park this year to enjoy the event’s fireworks, beer garden, music and food vendors.

 

You can find the latest updates on the event at wenatcheevalleyfourth.com.

 

Did you know that the Rocky Reach Dam is a hydroelectric dam operated by Chelan County Public Utility District which began operation in 1956? Located 7 miles upstream of Wenatchee, the project provides energy for more than 7 million people throughout the Pacific Northwest. They’ve been nationally recognized for their efforts to protect the local environment including a first-of-its-kind juvenile fish bypass system to help young salmon and steelhead find their way to the ocean. Believe it or not, water flows through their turbines at a rate of up to 145 thousand gallons per second!

 

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Good Morning it’s Thursday June 24th, and this is The Wenatchee World’s podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today --- About 70 people gathered Saturday for Wenatchee’s second annual Juneteenth celebration. The Pioneer Park event came just two days after President Joe Biden signed into law a bill making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday.

 

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About 70 people gathered Saturday for Wenatchee’s second annual Juneteenth celebration. The Pioneer Park event came just two days after President Joe Biden signed into law a bill making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday.

 

Chelsea Murphy, event organizer, said she was “over the moon” seeing people come together at the park.

 

She noted that she’s so thankful to be a Black woman today, in this community. To her, knowing what her ancestors have overcome - it’s definitely a day of celebration.

 

Murphy said she is excited for the future of Juneteenth in the Valley and hopes knowledge of the holiday will grow over time.

 

Murphy explained that everyone should share in the celebration of Juneteenth. The day is for all Americans, not just for the Black community. Families can take this day, learn a little, and have their own special way of celebrating.

 

A lot of people were protesting and marching for Juneteenth last year, but now in 2021, people can take a break and share the joy while gathered together.

 

Murphy says that she knows that there are things that we still need to work on, but for the holiday she paused for joy.

 

It’s the second year Wenatchee Valley residents have gathered for the celebration.

 

The history of Juneteenth dates to June 19, 1865, when Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the Civil War had ended.

 

Granger’s arrival freed enslaved people in the region a full two years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

 

After the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed there weren’t enough Union troops in Texas to enforce the order until Granger’s arrival and the end of the Civil War.

 

Wenatchee resident Kim Steensma brought her two daughters out to the event. She told us that Wenatchee is “doing so many new things, and she’s just grateful that we could do this as a community.

 

Sarah Horowitz, a Leavenworth resident, also came to the park celebration with her family. She said it is important to participate in Juneteenth.

 

To Horowtiz, we know too much now to be blind or ignorant and celebrating this holiday means an awareness of people who came before.

 

Cameron Shepherd Beyenberg, a Wenatchee resident and poet, spoke during the event. She emphasized that the emancipation of all people is a true celebration of independence.

 

To read more about this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com.

 

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The public will be able to comment on Chelan County’s proposed short-term rental code at a hearing at the end of the month on June 29th.

 

This follows a meeting earlier this month when Chelan County commissioners met with the county’s Community Development Director Jim Brown to work on changes to the draft of the short-term rental code.

 

Apparently, the changes incorporated from the workshops last week did not substantially change the draft of short-term rental code. Changes were mostly focused on processes for registering.

 

Drafts of the short-term rental code and recordings of short-term rental workshops are available at wwrld.us/rentalspage.

 

You can also send comments to [email protected] by email until July 2nd.

 

The board of commissioners plans to make a final decision on the code July 14.

 

Now, some RECENT history…

 

Last year was Wenatchee’s first ever official Juneteenth event. 

The day has been celebrated since the late 1800s, but its recognition in recent years has seen a phenomenal growth rate within communities and organizations throughout the country. 

 

And last year though it was a recognized holiday in Washington, it was not a legal state holiday.

 

The death of George Floyd and weeks of national protests that occurred last year intensified focus on the holiday, and the larger issue of racial discrimination in America.

 

Cities across North Central Washington joined those Black Lives Matter protests, often drawing more than 1,000 people for speeches and marches.

 

And at last year's Juneteenth celebration in Wenatchee music was played, information was shared and voter registration was encouraged.

 

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Good Morning it’s Tuesday June 22nd and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today - School districts across North Central Washington have partnered with health providers in the race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, but some parents and community members have concerns.

 

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Now our feature story… 

 

School districts across North Central Washington have partnered with health providers in the race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, but some parents and community members have concerns.

 

In fact, a COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at the Wenatchee High School in May attracted protesters.

 

And in the Lake Chelan School District, some parents and community members filed a discrimination complaint to the district’s board and the superintendent, Barry DePaoli, over possible discrimination against students who had not been vaccinated.

 

But DePaoli argued that at no time was there an intent to discriminate or segregate students. He explained that the purpose for offering the vaccine clinic was solely to provide families that are marginalized when it comes to healthcare with access to the vaccine.

 

The Lake Chelan School District partnered with Lake Chelan Health to offer a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Chelan High School gymnasium.

 

The school district has not scheduled any future clinics according to DePaoli.

 

And as far as re-opening, the state aims to fully reopen the economy on June 30 or earlier if at least 70% of people 16 and older get vaccinated.

 

The state Department of Health, however, has provided little guidance as to what the 2021-2022 school year will look like after the reopening or what part vaccinations will play in schools, if at all.

 

And as of June 16, the state Department of Health only encourages school districts to actively promote vaccinations among students, staff and any volunteers.

 

Luke Davies, administrator for the Chelan-Douglas Health District says that the ideal scenario for public health is to work with schools. Especially considering the accessibility. 

 

So what vaccine can kids actually get? Well, right now the Pfizer & BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is currently the only vaccine approved for children between the ages of 12 to 15. And unless the minor is emancipated, parents/guardians need to provide approval for a minor to get vaccinated.

So far, about 45% of 12- to 17-year-olds have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Chelan County, and 30% in Douglas County.

 

That's the smallest percentage of vaccination coverage of any age group.

 

You can learn more about this story by visiting us at wenatcheeworld.com

 

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The East Wenatchee Police Department is getting a new home thanks to a recent city buy.

 

The East Wenatchee City Council approved the purchase of a two-story building at 50 Simon St. during a special meeting last week.

 

Mayor Jerrilea Crawford said the city spent $4.23 million on the building — a fraction of what she said it would have cost the city to construct a new building.

 

And councilmember Sasha Sleiman explained that the police department has needed some more space for quite some time. 

 

Police Chief Rick Johnson said the department is excited about the new building and appreciative of the city’s support.

 

He added that the new facilities will allow the department to do some of the things outlined in the department’s most recent Loaned Executive Management Assistance Program review including internal training programs.

 

The building will require a few immediate renovations before the police department can move in, including security updates. But Crawford believes the department will be able to move into the building during the first quarter of 2022.

 

Other long-term renovations, like adding a sally port and locating a different water supply, will be tackled in the next few years. 

 

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Here’s what else you need to know today…

 

Nominations open for tech innovator awards! NCW Tech Alliance is looking for the region’s top techies to honor at this year’s Innovator Awards set for September 29th.

 

This is the 20th year for the awards that celebrate the drive, passion and spirit of tech innovators in North Central Washington. During the event, five awards will be presented showcasing entrepreneurship, innovation and education.

 

As part of the event’s 20th anniversary, the more than 80 past award winners also will be reviewed and three will be selected for special recognition.

 

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Good Morning it’s Saturday June 19th, and this is The Wenatchee World’s newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today - With roaring engines, blaring music and streets lined with onlookers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, the Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show made its return last week.

 

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Now our feature story...

 

With roaring engines, blaring music and streets lined with onlookers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, the Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show made its return last week.

 

The Classy Chassis is hosted the last Friday of Apple Blossom, which traditionally bridges the end of April and the beginning of May.

 

TJ Boteilho, who rode in the parade with his father, Larry exclaimed that they’re just happy to be out, it’s a blessing to come to some kind of normal.

 

The East Wenatchee parade, part of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, was canceled in 2020 because of pandemic restrictions. And organizer Trina Elmes said the number of participants was down from 369 in 2019 to a little more than 200 this year,

 

But to her, that’s not bad considering we’re dealing with Covid and a date change. In fact, the parade was organized in just one month.

 

They even waived participation fees this year to help draw in more cars for the parade.

 

TJ and Larry Boteilho rode in Larry’s 1966 Ford Mustang.

 

The father and son share a love for classic Mustangs — TJ has a 1968 model. He bought it in 1988 and then Larry bought his the following year. Together, they restored the car: TJ was the mechanic and Larry did the body work.

 

Everything in the black Mustang is original with the exception of after-market air conditioning. They keep the car off the road most of the year with the exception of special events.

 

And Bruce Dickinson entered a silver 1937 Ford with a 410-horsepower engine. The top comes off and hydraulic lifts raise the car up and down.

 

Dickinson’s Ford took the award for best in show. 

 

Ultimately, just bringing residents together is what Elmes said she was hoping to accomplish by pulling the parade together.

 

After not having any community activities in 2020, the goal was to do something to bring everyone together so that it’s clear we’re stronger than Covid.

 

We made it through and things are starting to look up.

 

 

Next, we’re excited to announce that it’s been an amazing year for World's Best! This competition has never been as competitive as it was for 2021!

 

The competition saw more than 13,000 nominations in round 1 which made up more than 2,300 businesses, people, and places across our community.

 

All of you played a role in nominating your favorites. Some of the hottest categories were Customer Service, Teacher, Dinner, Lunch, Real Estate Agent, and Salon--each of which received at least 50 DIFFERENT nominated people or places.

 

The top 5 for all 132 categories then advanced into round 2! This is where the heat really got turned up. We saw over 115,000 votes.

 

And now, we couldn’t be more excited to share with you our WINNERS for the 2021 World's Best 11th annual competition!

 

So head over to wenatcheeworld.com to check out the winners!

 

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In the first stage of what will likely be a 15-year project, the Wenatchee Rescue Mission is beginning two years of landscape renovation. It’s funded by an $8,089 grant from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Program. 

 

Main priorities for the first phase include removal of invasive species like tree-of-heaven and Siberian elm, planting of native species and slope stabilization above the bunkhouse. 

 

In the long run, leadership and volunteers in the project plan for the site to become home to tiny homes, trails, native plants, bird-friendly landscaping and spaces for people to relax and reflect.

 

Currently, the mission houses about 40 men, half of its capacity. Roughly 80% of them are over 50 years old. The pandemic made operations slow down, but the mission is now opening services back up and ramping up outreach to people experiencing homelessness.

 

The main focus of the first phase is removing invasive species and replacing them with native ones. 

Siberian elms and the tree-of-heaven pose extensive problems. Their vast root systems require the trees be treated with herbicide in order to remove them, and are home to pests like spotted lanternflies, which can attack fruit trees.

 

But the DNR grant is just the beginning of the project’s funding. For the rest, WRM will rely on donations and volunteer efforts. 

 

The grant will support removal of two to four large Siberian elms or tree-of-heaven, planting of 20 to 24 large trees and 10 to 20 small trees. The rest of the first phase, including removal of many more invasive trees and planting of native shrubs, will be covered by volunteer time and grant-matching money from WRM.

 

And while there is still much to be done before the mission can bring in the tiny homes, the goal is to see it all come to fruition in about two years. And more is in the works. 

 

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Now, some history…

 

Chief Moses was born in 1829. He was a Native American chief of the Sinkiuse-Columbia. The territory of his tribe extended from Waterville to White Bluffs, in the Columbia Basin. The tribe was comprised of a few hundred individuals. 

 

In 1879, the United States set aside the Columbia Reservation for Chief Moses and his tribe. Later, the tribe agreed to cede their Columbia Basin territory, which was then opened for homesteading. 

 

The new reservation was bordered on the east by the Okanogan River, on the south by the Columbia River, on the west by the Chelan River, Lake Chelan, and on the north by the international boundary with Canada. 

 

But this was some distance away from the tribe's original range and the terrain was very different.

 

Following some disputes over the land, an agreement was reached in 1883. The government purchased the entire Columbia Reservation from the Indians. Those families were given the choice of moving to the Colville Reservation or taking allotments of one section of land each. 

 

But just one year later the entire reservation was restored to the public domain. 

 

Chief Moses died in 1899 on the Colville Reservation. 

 

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Good Morning it’s Thursday June 17th, and this is The Wenatchee World’s podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today --- A group of five art leaders from across North Central Washington met at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center last week as part of a community Q&A series. Speakers discussed how art in the valley will look going forward while reflecting on current and past challenges.

 

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Art in its many different forms is returning to the Wenatchee Valley, albeit a little different than it was before.

 

A group of five art leaders from across North Central Washington met at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center last Thursday as part of a community Q&A series. Speakers discussed how art in the valley will look going forward while reflecting on current and past challenges.

 

One of the biggest struggles in the arts sector is the interaction that people are now having with technology. 

 

But Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra director Nikolas Caoile said that through technology music from the Wenatchee symphony was heard by people around the world.

 

Connecting to new music has never been easier.

 

Performing before an in-person audience is another story. It’ll require some adjustments after playing virtually for months.

 

Caoile noted that they’ll have to get used to large crowds in small spaces.

 

Monica Miller, ArtsWA board member and executive director at Ellensburg’s Gallery One, has been juggling both the virtual and in-person world.

 

She explained that barriers have been the hardest part of the pandemic. Everyone keeps asking about in-person events like First Fridays - not what’s happening on YouTube.

 

Online programing has reached some, but according to Miller, “it doesn’t go that far”.

 

Figuring out which events work best virtually and which are about human connection is the big question. Especially with a mission to provide access to the arts for all.

 

But Miller also said that there’s a wonderful opportunity for self-reflection in light of everything that is happening in the arts community.

 

The virtual, digital world has shown how important the arts are to businesses, for example, having good graphics, video production and a story to tell. 

 

We also spoke with Jarod Breshears, owner of Skeeterbuggins Productions. He said the Valley is about to see a “new evolution” of art.

 

Artists had to think outside the box this last year. Theater shows, for example, really had to take it up a level to entertain their audience.

 

Some thrived, some did not.

 

Breshears asked that people help support local artists in the Valley.

 

Luckily for these artists, in person events are back.

 

The Icicle Creek Center for the Arts will host its first hybrid event, both in-person and recorded live, at its upcoming Chamber Music Festival, July 2nd through 24th.

 

Icicle Creek executive director Rebecca Ryker said having people from all over the world tune in to watch the performance will be a positive thing, but “there’s no way that you could ever replace a live experience.”

 

She said live recordings of events will still be sticking around, helping to provide accessibility to all.

 

Over the past year Icicle has re-envisioned what it will be now and going forward in light of the pandemic. Job descriptions have been re-written and will probably continue to change.

 

To read more about this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com.

 

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Next, Proof of a COVID-19 vaccine will be required for Wenatchee Valley College dorm residents this fall.

 

The residence hall will be at full capacity for the coming school year. It normally has space for 75 students, but one housing pod next year will be left unoccupied in case it’s needed for quarantine or isolation.

 

Masks will be required and physical barriers inside the hall will be in place, unless the college is advised otherwise by state and local agencies. And all gatherings will be monitored to ensure groups are limited with proper social distancing.

 

WVC is planning a mix of online, hybrid and in-person classes this fall and is encouraging students who don't live in the dorms to be vaccinated as well.

 

We’ll keep you up to date on back to school plans around North Central Washington at wenatcheeworld.com

 

Now, some history…

 

In 1804 to 1806 explorers Lewis and Clark traveled the lower Columbia River. When they crossed into what is now the state of Washington in October 1805, they assumed that the worst part of their journey was behind them. 

 

They expected an easy float down the Columbia River to their destination, the Pacific Ocean. 

 

But instead, they found a nearly unrelenting series of obstacles.

 

The rapids on the Columbia were much bigger and swifter than any they had encountered elsewhere. Wood was scarce; and any driftwood was quickly used in the campfires of thousands of Native Americans. 

 

Clark reported that people in one village were drying fish and prickly pears to burn as fuel in winter.

 

The closer they got to the Pacific, the more difficult the journey got. And when they finally reached the coast, it rained for eleven days.

 

 

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Good Morning it’s Tuesday June 15th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We’re excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. 

 

Today -  It might have the shortest parade in recent Apple Blossom history, but no one seemed to care. After more than a year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, people were thrilled just to be outside with good weather on Saturday.

 

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It might have the shortest parade in recent Apple Blossom history with around 92 mostly local entries, but no one seemed to care. After more than a year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, people were just happy to be outside with good weather enjoying a parade.

 

There was no 2020 Apple Blossom parade so this 2021 Stemilt and Keyes Fibre Community Parade was a welcome sight indeed. Community members lined the route along Orondo Avenue.

 

Because there was no parade in 2020, the 2020 Apple Blossom royalty was included in the parade this year.

 

2020 Apple Blossom Queen Tess Sparks said that she’s excited they’ve been able to be included in the parade. Sparks just finished her first year at CWU, where she played soccer.

 

The 2021 Apple Blossom Queen Brooke Perez said she loves including the 2020 royalty in this year’s parade. She noted that it was great to share the experience with Queen Tess.

 

For many of the parade participants, this is their first parade of the year. Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz said it actually might be one of the first festivals in the Northwest.

 

But he also said it was a close call to make this year’s festival happen.

 

Credit to Darci Christoferson and the board of the Apple Blossom Festival. And of course the Health District that gave approval.

 

One of the annual participants is the Leavenworth Float, which this year featured the familiar Gustav onion dome and Alpenhorn players. Scott Bradshaw, the 2019 Royal Bavarian Kanzler, said this is their first parade and they are excited about it.

 

Bradshaw said they’re hoping to go to five or six parades this year.

 

Nita Paine and Arlene Jones were also a part of the parade - they represented the 2020 Grand Marshals from the Music Theater of Wenatchee. Riding behind them was the cast of the new show, "MaMa Mia," directed by Paul and Kelly Atwood.

 

The Spokane Lilac Festival was also well represented at the Apple Blossom Festival. It was their first parade of the year. Dan Verheul, the 2021-22 president of the Lilac Festival, said it has been a challenging year.

 

The Lilac Festival is a scholarship program, so they were still able to have a court last year and scholarships, but they were not able to get out into the community to do the things they wanted to do. 

 

Still, they are excited about this year.

 

They’ll have about six parades this year. Verheul said they’re looking forward to each and every one of them. This is the first time this float has been out. It’s been in the making for two year since they’ve been doing nothing but working.

 

Lilac Festival Queen Julia said she is happy to get out too.

 

This is their first parade so it is the trail run for it all but Queen Julia and the court were thrilled to be out.

 

Finally, we spoke to Charlotte Allen who has been in Wenatchee for 41 years and never missed a parade until last year. Or rather, the parade missed her.

 

Allen thought the parade was good, though not as good as some years.

 

To see photos of the event visit us at wenatcheeworld.com

 

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Wenatchee Valley College’s Chamber Singers get their first opportunity in more than a year to sing for a crowd Sunday in a free concert at Cave B Estate Winery.

 

The group formed just 10 weeks ago when pandemic restrictions were lifted to allow the class to meet in person. 

 

Normally they would have 30 weeks of training and performance experience, but they’ve made the most of their time together, according to WVC music faculty and choir director Juel Iwaasa.

 

The choir formed with five students, who had been working online with Rhia Foster, a vocal jazz artist.. 

 

Then, when the switch to in-person was allowed, Iwaasa and Foster swapped classes, giving him the opportunity to direct the singers. Three more singers joined the group and WVC piano faculty Ken Hunnicutt returned as the choir accompanist.

 

But some challenges remained.

 

Singing with masks turned out to be quite difficult. Masks significantly decreased everyone’s volume and robbed the choir of a resonant tone and nuance in dynamics. No one could take a full breath with a mask on either.

 

They eventually spaced themselves out around the edges of the recital hall to meet the 15 feet of separation required to sing without masks.

 

Their practice schedules also were hindered by ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

 

They kept at it, though.

 

With just the spring term left in the school year, they were learning a new music selection every week to prepare for what they hoped would be a chance to sing in concert at least once.

 

In a normal year, they would perform three times each term, so in addition to missing out on 20 weeks of practice, they didn’t get the chance to experience performing before a crowd.

 

But Cave B was their first performance of the term.

 

The opportunity to perform at the winery’s outdoor venue was an unexpected bonus, he said.

 

It turns out one of the members of Chamber Singers is a grandchild to the owners of Cave B Winery ... . And partway through the term, they graciously offered to host our performance at Stage B. 

 

So what can we expect from the WVC in the future? 

 

Well, the WVC music department is also working on introducing a Mariachi program - anticipated to start in the fall 2022.

 

They have always included some Mariachi or Latinx music staples in their repertoire. 

 

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Here’s what else you need to know today…

 

Governor Jay Inslee recently announced incentives that are available to Washington state residents who have received the Covid-19 vaccine. He noted that they’re making the investment to hopefully save more lives.

 

Before we go, some local history,  Wenatchee Valley History, is brought to you by NABUR [this is pronounced just like neighbor] – your trusted neighborhood community. NABUR is a free online forum you can trust to connect with your community, focus on facts & make a difference. Join the conversation! Visit wenatcheeworld.com/nabur

 

In 1877, the first white settler arrived in the Entiat Valley. His name was Lewis Detwiler. 

 

The first public school was established in Entiat in 1891. A few years later, in 1895 the first Entiat Post Office was established. The Entiat Power Plant opened for business in 1908. 

 

The Keystone Fruit Company opened for business in the valley in 1910, and railroad service began in Entiat in 1914. But in 1915 a second fire threatened the "first" town of Entiat and only six businesses survived. Nevertheless Entiat was officially incorporated on April 25, 1944.

 

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