Monthly Archives: December 2006

6 People Arrested In Okanogan For Promoting Cockfighting

Okanogan Sheriff’s Deputies arrested six people in connection with cockfighting. Cockfighting is a competition where roosters are pitted in battle against eachother. The winner is the rooster who survives the fight. Bystanders bet on which rooster will kill the other rooster. Sometimes the rooster’s natural weapons (beak, wings, and claws) are […]

Nespelem Elementary School Gets $25K Check

Nespelem Elementary School received a $25,000 check from the State of Washington thanks to it’s improvements it made in 4th grade WASL scores. Only ten checks to ten schools were given statewide. Way to go Nespelem!

Pass Condition Information

With the heavy snowfall and the needs of people traveling in mind, we recommend the following location to check out road conditions via webcams. You can actually see what the roads look like.
Nationwide Index of Traffic Cams - Washington State
Mountain Pass information can be found here courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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Washington State Patrol Trooper At Fault In Accident

It appears that the Washington State Patrol says that a recent collision on Highway 2 between a trooper and a passenger car was the trooper’s fault and disciplinary action will be taken.

New “15 Things” Section Added!

We’ll be updating out newly added “15 Things…” section (accessible on the navigation bar above) with local trivia. Some things you may know… and some you may not. Hope you like it.

MS Express Trip Ends - Path Included Wenatchee, WA

Carlo Magno’s effort to draw attention to handicap accessibility issues and raise money for Multiple Sclerosis has come to an end.

Local Cross Country Skier Wins Big

Wenatchee’s own Laura Valaas was a big winner when the USSA Nordic SuperTour hit the cross country trails of Soldier Hollow, Utah.

Local Skier Wins Trip To The Canadian Rockies

One lucky East Wenatchee skier is heading to Canada for a dream skiing trip thanks to winning this contest.

Lake Wenatchee Makes Kitsap Sun’s “Campground O’ The Week”

The beautiful Lake Wenatchee area made the Kitsap Sun’s Campground o’ the Week. Article emphasizes the recreational possibilities in the area.

Maine Newspaper Editor Retires - He Started At Wenatchee World

The outgoing editor of two Maine newspapers shares some thoughts on his life in one last editorial, including starting out in Wenatchee, Washington.

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