May 1, 2008 – 4:47 pm
It finally happened, it was a late winter but the North Cascades Pass opened after a long winter closure this morning. The North Cascades Pass closes every year over the winter and its opening in the spring is looked forward to by locals, travelers of the Cascade Scenic Loop, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. As you can see from the picture below there is still “some” snow in the area.
For any of you that have never driven across the North Cascades Pass, it is a real treat. You will be taken to views you will not believe. A true treasure right in our own backyard.
April 30, 2008 – 9:12 am
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.
April 30, 2008 – 9:08 am
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 certification in the entire state of Washington. This is great recognition for a local farmer in the organic marketplace.
April 30, 2008 – 9:03 am
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.
April 30, 2008 – 9:00 am
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!
April 23, 2008 – 2:47 pm
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.
April 23, 2008 – 2:44 pm
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 still a possibility that the jury will visit the site of the fire.
April 23, 2008 – 2:39 pm
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 a lifetime and make you the envy of your friends.
If you’re serious about wanting an unforgettable vacation, booking Russia holidays and Poland holidays is the way to go. Seeing the sites of old world Eastern Europe is something that most of us just dream about. Forget about the History Channel or magazines, imagine looking at sites like the Kremlin and the birthplace of Pope John Paul II with your own eyes. Similar experiences are available by planning and booking Estonia holidays, visits to this part of the world are experiences that are simply beyond belief. If you want an experience like this, check out BalticTravelCompany.com.
April 23, 2008 – 2:37 pm
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.
April 23, 2008 – 2:25 pm
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 reservoirs in the area.
