The founding president of Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake has passed away. Alfred “Al” Phillips was the president of this local college in the late 1950s and early 1960s before moving on to even more impressive accomplishments in the field of education. Here is an article looking back at his life and accomplishments. [...]
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In this news from the Organic Trade Association (OTA) Ray Fuller, owner of Stormy Mountain Ranch of Chelan has been announced the winner of the 2008 OTA Organic Farming Leadership Award. Fuller completed switching his orchard over to all organic in 1988 and an interesting side note is that he received the second ever organic [...]
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Check out this discussion that featured input from Chelan PUD Engineer James White on whether Americans are ready to pay a little extra for so-called “green” energy. Very interesting. Twitter This!
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Grand Coulee’s own Shane Proctor won the FOX Sports Network’s 2008 Toughest Cowboy Competition. Watch highlights from the show or get information on when it will be rebroadcast here. You can also view an article on one of the cowboys he beat right here. Way to go Shane! Twitter This!
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The former head librarian at Wenatchee Valley College has been charged with official misconduct surrounding questionable charges on a college issued credit card. Here is the Wenatchee World story on this. Twitter This!
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The trial of the fire boss involved in the tragic death of four firefighters during the Thirty Mile Fire back in 2001 will be starting on Monday. This is a very controversial case and many people are interested in both the outcome as well as what evidence will come up during the trial. It is [...]
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We posted earlier about an unusual destination for a vacation, well here is another one. If you’re looking at taking a vacation to a beautiful and historically significant area of the world, look into booking a trip to Russia and Eastern Europe. The experiences you get in seldom traveled to places like this will last [...]
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Those Okanogan kids entering the 7th through 12th grades have the opportunity to attend a football camp this year that is right in their own backyard. Registration forms need to be turned in by May 30th and the camp will be held in June. More information can be found here. Twitter This!
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There is a new water reservoir coming to the city of Wenatchee. Here is a Wenatchee World article talking about a new 2 million gallon water reservoir being built on the north end of town. The new reservoir will be constructed near the Western Heights subdivision and will have four times the capacity of existing [...]
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What makes a trip or vacation memorable? One of the best things you can do to make your next trip or vacation memorable is to choose a destination that is a little different, a destination that not everyone else will head to. Imagine looking back on your vacation and thinking to yourself that you never [...]
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