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NCW Photo of the Week: Rental Cabins in Coles Corner, Washington

Coles Corner is the name of a small community on US Highway 2 right where it meets Highway 207 which leads to Lake Wenatchee State Park. One of the more popular businesses there is the 59er Diner, a 1950′s themed restaurant, and behind it nestled in the trees are a series of cabins that they [...]

Mission Group Sells Krispy Kreme Donuts In Wenatchee Today

Mmmmmmm! Don’t those Krispy Kreme Donuts look delicious? Those heavenly little treats aren’t always available here in Wenatchee but you can get them today in the parking lot of Hastings on 9th street in Wenatchee.  At the same time you’ll be helping send some local youths on a mission trip to Ecuador! Great donuts for [...]

2011 Wenatchee vs. Eastmont High School Football Game

The Wenatchee Panthers defeated the Eastmont Wildcats in the 2011 Battle of the Bridge by the score of 40-19.  The Panthers fell behind early, but were able to rebound and put together a very good second half against a tough Wildcats team.  It was a great game and a fun atmosphere o friendly rivalry between [...]

New Photos Added: Rock Island Grade

We have added photos of Rock Island Grade to our online photo gallery of Scenic Places in North Central Washington. Rock Island Grade heads east into the hills from Highway 28, right near Rock Island Dam. It is a completely unique route to take for a scenic drive in North Central Washington. There are not [...]

Photos of the Nahahum Canyon Fire

Sirens rang out Friday afternoon as various parts of North Central Washington caught fire thanks to lightning strikes. Nahahum Canyon, located outside of Cashmere just west of Wenatchee, was one of the most visible ones in the area. Here are a few photos. We hope to add more soon. Twitter This!

Look At North Central Washington’s State Airports

People looking to fly into or out of the North Central Washington area usually have to go through Pangborn Airport in the Wenatchee area or through Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake. Another option is to simply drive to either Spokane International Airport just outside of Spokane or to Sea-Tac Airport located between Seattle [...]

Taking A Break From The Heat At Wenatchee’s Rotary Park

Kids and their parents enjoyed cooling off at the water park feature located at Rotary Park in Wenatchee. The nice weather this weekend was a great change from the sporadic rain showers the area has been experiencing. Twitter This!

Video: Highlights From Apple Blossom Festival Kids Day

Sunday was Kids Day at the Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee. There were inflatable toys to jump in, freebies to get, and games to play. Big smiles covered the faces of the little ones who made it out to the park. It was a real fun time. Twitter This!

New Photos Of Coles Corner And The 59er Diner

Everyone knows that the 59er Diner on Highway 2 in Coles Corner (on the way to or from Stevens Pass) is a great place for a milkshake or a hearty breakfast. Not many people know though that you can rent very cute and very affordable cabins right behind the restaurant. The location is not only [...]

Big Horn Sheep On Highway 97A North Of Wenatchee

Many people who live in the Wenatchee area are aware that just north of Rocky Reach Dam there is a herd of Big Horn Sheep that quite often approach the roadway. Whether its these beautiful sheep, deer, or other animals, drivers need to be careful and be on the lookout when driving the roads in [...]