A recent photo from Foothills Middle School in Wenatchee, Washington shows a personal and anonymous message of “Hi Mom”. To whoever pulled off this little message - great job!
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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Pictures From The Icicle Canyon Near Leavenworth Added!
August 31, 2007 – 2:25 pm
We’ve recently updated our Mountain Passes & Canyons Gallery with a small gallery of photos taken in the Icicle Canyon.
For those who have not visited, the gorgeous Icicle Canyon is an easily accessible area just south of Leavenworth with tons of camping, hiking, and photo opportunities.
Chelan Angler Catches 285.4 Pound Fish - Leads In Alaskan Fishing Derby
August 31, 2007 – 1:48 pm
Susie Fenton, of Chelan Washington, caught a 285.4 pound Halibut during the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby making her the current leader in the women’s division of that contest. The contest runs the entire month of August and takes place in Alaska.
Secretary of State Releases Voter Turnout Report
August 31, 2007 – 1:42 pm
Secretary of State Sam Reed’s office released voter turnout information regarding the state primary. Among the interesting findings is that Chelan County received approximately 50% voter turnout while neighboring Douglas County was right around 25%.
Wenatchee Valley College Student Uses Post-It Notes To Make Art
August 31, 2007 – 1:38 pm
Wenatchee Valley College Student David Alvarez earned not only praise for his talent, but a mention on World News organization CNN (Cable News Network) when he made a ten foot tall mosaic of Ray Charles out of Post-It notes.
First Pictures Of The New Apple Capital Sign In Place - Well Kind Of
August 24, 2007 – 11:30 pm
There it is up for view for everyone to enjoy.
The final chapter in the controversial removal and replacement of the former Apple Capital of the World sign that graced the north entrance to Wenatchee is almost written. And here, here are the first pictures of it being put into it’s final resting place.
Well, kind […]
This Weather Won’t Last Forever
August 23, 2007 – 6:59 pm
I don’t know what got me thinking about it last week, but I started thinking about winter coming up and projects that I had to do. When you think about it, winter is only about two and a half months away… ten weeks! Yikes!
Well, a number of projects I have in mind are […]
A Brief Look At Rock Island, Washington
August 19, 2007 – 9:40 pm
A Brief Look At Rock Island, Washington
Rock Island, Washington is a small community located a few miles south of East Wenatchee on Highway 28. Rock Island is named for a rock strewn section of the Columbia River, its original name was to be Hammond. This section of the river was once the home […]
Concerns Raised Over Filthy Campsite Conditions On Lake Roosevelt
August 19, 2007 – 3:35 pm
More and more campers to the semi or undeveloped camping areas along Lake Roosevelt are proving to be a problem when it comes to removal of trash and other waste they’ve left behind.
John Maclean Publishes Book About The Thirtymile Fire
August 18, 2007 – 6:01 pm
Writer John Maclean has published a book titled “The Thirtymile Fire” about the famous fire in North Central Washington where four firefighters lost their lives and for the first time criminal charges were brought against a wildlands fire boss in regards to the deaths of those serving under him.
