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This is our last episode for now. We’ve loved bringing you a closer look at the stories and people that are making a difference across North Central Washington every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday… and we’re grateful for every listener who came along for the ride. Make sure to head to wenatcheeworld.com. It’s the best place to stay connected to local news and everything happening in North Central Washington.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week John Kruse shares audio from the Washington Sportsmen's Show to include interviews with 1.  Steven Cahill with Hook'n Them Up Fishing Charters out of Port Hardy, British Columbia 2.  Trey Carskadon previews the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show happening this week in Portland, Oregon 3.  Guide Jerrod Gibbons talks about the fishing and hunting trips he offers in North Central Washington's Okanogan County 4.  Ed Chin shows off some brand-new nets from Talon Rods 5.  Eric Magnuson talks ice-out crappie fishing   www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

Today - Canceled citizenship ceremonies leave hopefuls in limbo across North Central Washington.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The primary focus of today's discussion centers on the severe weather conditions affecting the Inland Northwest and the Pacific Northwest, characterized by strong winds capable of causing significant damage. We elucidate the National Weather Service's warnings regarding gusts that may lead to the downing of trees and power lines, thereby creating hazardous travel conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles. Furthermore, we advise individuals residing in the affected areas to secure loose outdoor items and to prepare for potential power outages while exercising heightened caution on exposed roads. Additionally, we provide a brief overview of the routine seismic activity recorded by the US Geological Survey, noting the occurrence of small earthquakes across various regions, including Southern California. In our concluding remarks, we remind our audience to remain vigilant and prioritize safety amidst these challenging weather circumstances.Takeaways:* The National Weather Service has issued warnings for strong winds across the Inland Northwest and Pacific Northwest.* Residents in affected areas should secure loose outdoor items and prepare for potential power outages.* Small earthquakes have been routinely recorded in Southern California and other regions in the west.* High wind warnings in Oregon indicate gusts that can cause significant travel hazards for high profile vehicles.* Winter weather advisories in North Central Washington may impact morning commutes due to accumulating snow.* Overall, no significant updates were reported from other states in the last 24 hours.Sources[USGS Latest Earthquakes | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/][NWS Watches/Warnings text | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=otx&wwa=all][NWS Watches/Warnings text | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=otx&wwa=all][NWS Portland forecast office update | https://www.weather.gov/pqr/][NWS Watches/Warnings text | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=otx&wwa=all] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Today - A failing HVAC system left students and staff at Wenatchee High School struggling through smoke-filled classrooms this fall, as wildfires intensified across North Central Washington.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - As harvest season winds down in North Central Washington, new data shows just how much agriculture is driving the economy in Chelan and Douglas counties.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In commemoration of Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we present a BONUS EPISODE with excerpts from a conversation recorded by Feliks Banel in summer 2021 with Shelly Boyd and the late Michael Finley of the Colville Tribe in North Central Washington. This was not long after the discovery near Kamloops, British Columbia of what appears to be hundreds of unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school. In our conversation, we touched on many chapters of Northwest and British Columbia history, including residential schools in Canada and the United States – where countless Indigenous children were abused, and from which some never returned. The late Michael Finley was a tribal historian and former tribal chair, and served tribal liaison for the Washington State Historical Society. His cousin Shelly Boyd is a language scholar and co-founder of the Inchelium Language House, and authored the cover story for the autumn 2021 edition of COLUMBIA Magazine. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss an episode.

Tonight's guest, Kirk Brandenburg, is a Sasquatch investigator who is based in Washington State. Kirk does most of his investigating in the Cascade Mountains but occasionally heads over to the Olympics or North Central Washington to look for evidence. Kirk has been interested in Sasquatch for as long as he can remember but what really set the hook in him was a conversation he had with a coworker, at a work-related party. You see, at that party, one of Kirk's coworkers told him about a Sasquatch encounter he'd had. After listening to that coworker talk about his experience, Kirk had officially caught the Bigfoot bug. Never in his wildest dreams did Kirk ever think he'd go on to have his own experiences with Sasquatch but that's exactly what happened. He also never would have thought he'd be responsible for helping to develop a new technology for more effective thermal vision technology but that's exactly what he went on to do. On tonight's show, he's going to share some of his experiences with you and talk about that new thermal vision technology. We hope you'll tune in, so you can listen to him do that.Kirk has a YouTube channel called “Study Sasquatch.” If you'd like to check it out his Study Sasquatch YouTube Channel, which we hope you will, please visit…https://www.youtube.com/@studysasquatchHere's a link to part 1 of the New Mexico video Kirk mentioned…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XQmXqMqELMHere's a link to part 2 of the New Mexico video Kirk mentioned…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP4EbmWwfqUHere's a link to the Log Peeker Video Kirk mentioned filming in the Blue Mountains…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANf3UoovssMHere's a link to the video where Kirk, Doug Howe, and Boyd Omer went back to the North Cascades to revisit the place where Kirk had his sighting…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxgjgBV9YIEIf you've had a Sasquatch sighting and would like to be a guest on the show, please go to BigfootEyewitness.com and let me know. I'd love to hear from you.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own Bigfoot Eyewitness t-shirt or sweatshirt, please visit the Bigfoot Eyewitness Show Store, by going to https://Dogman-Encounters.MyShopify.comI produce 4 other shows that are available on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, here are links to all 4 channels on the Spreaker App...My Bigfoot Sighting https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-bigfoot-sighting Dogman Tales https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134Dogman Encounters https://www.spreaker.com/show/dogman-encounters-radio_2 My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks, as always, for listening!

As concerns about gang activity grow in school districts across North Central Washington, they are reinforcing policies aimed at preventing gang-related behavior from entering school environments, including restrictions on rosaries.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As wildfire risk grows across North Central Washington, homeowners in Chelan and Douglas counties are facing rising premiums, dropped coverage, and tough choices. We explore why insurers are pulling back, what factors raise red flags, and what options remain for those living in fire-prone areas.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proposed federal Medicaid cuts could have major consequences for rural communities in North Central Washington. Lawmakers and local care providers warn that reductions in funding could force nursing homes to close, eliminate in-home care services, and put added strain on families and emergency services. With Medicaid covering more than half the cost of long-term care in some counties, the impact could be severe. This episode breaks down the data, the local response, and what’s at stake for thousands of Washington seniors.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new state budget eliminates funding for the Imagination Library of Washington, a program that mailed free books each month to kids from birth to age five. The decision affects more than 121,000 children statewide, including over 2,300 in North Central Washington. In this episode, we hear how local groups like CDCSA are responding, what the cuts mean for families, and what’s being done to try to save the program.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LFTR 99: We're in full spring camping and hiking mode in North Central Washington with marmots, perfect weather and gorgeous wildflowers. There's never enough time to see it all. This got us thinking about how we never see everything we want to in National Parks, so we always tell ourselves We'll Be Back.Thanks for listening! Please let us know what you think! You can find LFTR at http://lettersfromtheroadpod.com, and you can email us at lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com.Find LFTR Diaries on the LFTR YouTube channel.Find us on socials @lettersfromtheroadpod (on hiatus)If you feel like kicking us a few bucks you can Become a PenPal and chat with us and others in the PenPals Discord. Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe

Today - we’re looking at how fears surrounding immigration enforcement are affecting student attendance in North Central Washington. And later - we’re talking about Wenatchee’s Rails and Ales festival, which just celebrated its 11th anniversary. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - we’re talking about a project that’s set to change the downtown landscape: The Majestic Apartments. And later - we’re talking about a big win for schools in North Central Washington—voters have approved school levies in Wenatchee, Leavenworth, and Manson.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - We’re diving into an urgent issue affecting communities across North Central Washington: food insecurity. And later - we’ll get into the latest on the Wenatchee Convention Center expansion. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join John Kruse for this Labor Day weekend show as he chats with 1.  Mitchell Blake with the National Wild Turkey Federation about their new Northeast initiative 2.  Bryan Hendricks about his column in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and a couple of recent adventures he wrote about 3.  Scott Sthur with the National 4H Shooting Sports Program 4.  Mistaya Johnston with Stehekin Valley Ranch in North Central Washington about staying at the ranch and the wildfire threat they dodged this summer www.americaoutdoorsradio.com   

Grizzly bears are coming back to Washington thanks to a new plan from federal wildlife agencies. Local ecologists are celebrating the move as a correction to the bears being driven from the state due to human hunting and trapping. But not everyone is happy with the move, particularly in rural communities of North Central Washington.We dig into the reintroduction and the tension it's causing with ecologist Chris Morgan and US Representative Dan Newhouse.King County Regional Animal Shelter Adoptions: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive-services/animals-pets-pests/regional-animal-services/adopt-a-petCounty Mental Health Resources: https://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance-abuse/recovery/wellnessWe can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW: https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenowAnd we want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback online: https://www.kuow.org/feedback

Exploring Washington State: Navigating the North Cascades Highway with Lauren Loebsack If you are an adventure-seeker who yearns to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest, then you'll want to tune in as we navigate through the North Cascades Highway. Our very special guest is Lauren Loebsack, the communications manager for the North Central Region of the Washington State Department of Transportation. From the process of preparing the highway for reopening to the hidden gems and challenges along the way, this episode is packed with useful information for travelers and local enthusiasts alike. A Peek Behind the Scenes: Preparing the North Cascades Highway for Reopening Lauren Loebsack showcases her expertise as she walks us through the intricate process of preparing the North Cascades Highway for reopening. From coordinating maintenance crews and evaluating avalanche conditions to considering resources and weather forecasts, her insights shed light on the monumental effort required to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey for all travelers. With crews on both the east and west sides diligently working to clear snow and conduct avalanche control, the episode provides listeners with a newfound appreciation for the dedicated individuals who make this annual reopening possible. The ceremonial aspect of opening the road for vehicles, complete with music and traditions, adds an extra layer of charm to the experience. Hidden Gems and Recommendations: Enriching Your Journey As the conversation unfolds, Lauren Loebsack delves into her personal experiences and shares valuable recommendations for travelers. She emphasizes the importance of checking the Washington State Department of Transportation's travel map for updates on road conditions and construction zones, offering practical advice for planning a seamless and enjoyable trip. Additionally, Loebsack's love for the natural beauty and outdoor activities in the Wenatchee Valley and North Central Washington shines through as she discusses her skiing experiences and favorite spots along the scenic drive. It's evident that her passion for the region extends beyond her professional role. Planning for Your Journey: Practical Tips and Considerations To equip listeners with practical advice, the podcast explores typical repairs on the highway, including snow-induced damage and ongoing cleanup efforts. Loebsack's warning about potential winter conditions on the mountain pass, even after the arrival of spring, serves as a timely reminder for travelers to prepare for varying weather conditions. Additionally, her recommendations for the best times to travel the highway, along with suggestions for scenic stops and the lack of open facilities and services, offer invaluable insights for anyone considering a trip along this iconic route. We hope you will enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Connect With Washington State Department of Transportation

Today - we explore the world of craft distilling in North Central Washington through the lens of Blue Spirits Distilling.  And later -  we're highlighting an urgent appeal from the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Alaska and Washington chapter. They're in search of air mileage donations to fulfill the wishes of children with critical illnesses who dream of traveling.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - we dive into a recent legal development from Wenatchee, where a state appeals court has rendered a decision in a highly scrutinized negligence lawsuit. And later - we'll commemorate Black History Month by spotlighting three influential African Americans who significantly impacted North Central Washington during the 1800s and 1900s. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

www.atravelpath.com   00:00 Introduction 01:23 Sun Lakes Resort 03:40 Steamboat Rocks and Grand Coulee 04:35 When is the best time of year to visit? 05:28 What is the nightlife like? 06:45 How much time should someone spend here? 08:07 How far in advantage should someone make a reservation? 09:37 Rodeo, ice cream, the Palouse Mountains, and Dry Falls 11:00 What are two complaints someone might have? 12:10 What is one thing you can't leave Grand Coulee without doing?   Luis and Robyn Website and Social: Bout that RV Life - YouTube WELCOME (lrvaldezrentals.com) Luis R Valdez (@boutthatrvlife) • Instagram photos and videos Log in | TikTok Boutthatrvlife (@Boutthatrvlife1) / X (twitter.com)   Don't forget to listen to Part 1 where Luis and Robyn talked about their fascinating RV rental business, and how they went from 1 to 37 RV rentals in just three years! In today's episode of Travel Tips, we sat down with them to discuss some awesome things to do in their home state of Washington.  

On Ep. 72 of the WAO Podcast pres. by Harrod Outdoors and Mack's Lure, Bobby, Britton and Richy are joined by Mack's Lure Pro Staff Chris Marcolin who talks ice fishing in North Central Washington. - WAO on Facebook - WAO on Instagram Powered by HarrodOutdoors.com and MacksLure.com. If you have questions or would like us to discuss a certain topic, please send us a message on one of our social media platforms or send an email to media@mackslure.com.

This week on the show host John Kruse interviews: * Congressman Dan Newhouse about why physically reintroducing grizzly bears into North Central Washington is a bad idea. * Outdoors writer Jeff Holmes about grouse hunting and fishing for trout this month in the Idaho Panhandle * Bob Loomis with Mack's Lure about how to catch coho salmon in the Columbia River Gorge www.northwesternoutdoors.com   

Today – we dive into all things North Central Washington Fair. If you're looking for a wholesome, fun-filled event, then stay tuned! And later – A closer look at a recent resolution between the city of Wenatchee and Grace City Church.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - we're diving into a hot-button issue surrounding public health and addiction services in North Central Washington.  And later - Link Transit has introduced 11 “BYD | RIDE” buses to its fleet.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cuts, a clothing brand worn by celebrities and founded by a Wenatchee raised entrepreneur, is taking the world by storm. And later - A closer look at recycling in North Central Washington.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Confluence Health, the largest healthcare provider in North Central Washington, is facing challenges with staffing, finances, and contract negotiations. And later - David Nichols, the James Beard Award-nominated chef and a local of Wenatchee, is set to revolutionize our local dining scene with the opening of 'Brigade'.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Regional Sports Complex in Wenatchee Valley is inching closer to realization.  And later - Agricultural leaders from across Washington State recently met in North Central Washington to discuss priorities for the upcoming renewal of the wide-ranging farm bill. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - North Central Washington is being catapulted into the cinema spotlight. And later - A discussion about a proposed 1/10th sales tax increase for Link Transit has been put on hold.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Bob Goedde, a local figure in the Chelan community since 1946, serving as city mayor for almost 12 years, has ambitions yet to fulfill.  And later - the work week is behind us and the smoky allure of North Central Washington's barbecue beckons.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - If you noticed more leaves on fruit trees last winter, you're not alone. So what does this mean for next season? And later - Mama Tina's Pizza has served up food throughout North Central Washington for the past year and a half from a food trailer, and now the owners have opened their first permanent location.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Forty-four pallet shelters will arrive at the Wenatchee Rescue Mission in April. And later - North Central Washington Bridal Premierè is coming up later this month.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The unemployment rate for North Central Washington ticked up over a percentage point to 6.1% in December. And later - The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation has partnered with the NCW Hispanic Empowerment fund to award scholarships to WVC students.  Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The unemployment rate for North Central Washington ticked up over a percentage point to 6.1% in December. And later - The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation has partnered with the NCW Hispanic Empowerment fund to award scholarships to WVC students.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Month and Year: September 2022 Show Number: 113 Hosted by Russ McClellan, founder of Frontline Real Estate fueled by Keller Williams Realty North Central Washington   Guests:   1) Loren Meloy - Interim Team Leader and MCTT of at Keller Williams Realty 2) Michael Maher - Mortgage Loan Officer at PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company     Summary:  In this episode, Russ was joined by KWNCW's new Interim Team Leader, Loren. They start with having a real, authentic, and frank conversation about the business of real estate. They also talk more about the challenges and opportunities in the shifting market in North Central Washington. In the last segment, Michael talks about the Market Update and Interest Rates. Key Topics Covered: What It Takes To Be In Real Estate  Shifting Real Estate Market Around NCW Challenges and Opportunities Embracing the Fear Market Update with Primelending   Mentioned Resources and Links: https://www.primelending.com/  

In episode 42 of the Outdoor Minimalist Podcast, we discuss the pros and cons of buying used outdoor equipment. In a few of my earlier episodes, including renting vs buying gear and saving money living sustainably, we chat briefly about used gear and the benefits they provide both financially and for the environment. There are countless benefits of buying used gear, and to help me discuss how to do it tactfully, I had the pleasure of hosting Brian and Laura, the founders of Colchuck Consignment. Colchuck Consignment is North Central Washington's source for high quality used outdoor gear. They believe in keeping useful gear in use and out of the landfill, while making the outdoors more affordable and accessible for everyone. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ PRE ORDER THE OUTDOOR MINIMALIST BOOK: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493063994/Outdoor-Minimalist-Waste-Less-Hiking-Backpacking-and-Camping ------------------------- Lava Linens Discount Code for 15% off your next purchase: OUTDOORMINIMALIST COLCHUCK CONSIGNMENT WEBSITE: https://www.colchuckconsignment.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/colchuckconsignment/ ------------------------- EPISODE RESOURCES Rainy Pass Repair Waste Loop

Yet another school shooting last week has thrust student safety and security into the national spotlight once again. Now, local officials say several efforts have been undertaken to reduce the chance of a similar event happening in North Central Washington. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Infant formula supply in the Wenatchee Valley was low on this week but not impossible to purchase. And later - A group working to help Ukrainian refugees in North Central Washington are hosting a concert Sunday to benefit people who've fled from the war-torn country. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transitioning to a new facility AND into a new position can be an overwhelming change, particularly in rural healthcare while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, we're having a conversation with Jennifer Reed, CEO of Ferry County Health, who tells us about how she made those switches and how it's going! “We don't have to do it all. We can be a part of it and be a part of the solution and I see that a lot. So that's really exciting about rural healthcare.” ~Jennifer Reed Jennifer is the CEO of Ferry County Public Hospital, a small critical access hospital in North Central Washington state. She came to Ferry County to work as the CFO/COO in January of 2022 from a large critical access hospital in the Western part of Washington State where she was the Director of Finance for almost 10 years. She has been in the accounting field for over twenty years, specializing mainly in non-profit entities from very small to very large organizations.  Jennifer came to healthcare finance 10 years ago finding, what she believes, is the perfect niche and industry for her. She holds a Master's degree in Accounting, and a certification as a rural CFO from the National Rural Health Association sits on the board of the WA/AK chapter of HFMA and enjoys membership in ACHE. She enjoys the creative challenge of finance in the rural hospital and making that work within the framework of critical access reimbursement and our local government. Jennifer brings her experience in rural community development, budgeting, strategic and organizational planning, reporting, and contract compliance to her position.

Snow pounded the Wenatchee Valley and North Central Washington earlier this week, shutting schools, highways and businesses. Wenatchee got around 22 inches of snow between Wednesday evening and 7 a.m. Thursday. According to the National Weather Service in Spokane, Leavenworth got 22-24 inches, Ardenvoir received 17 and Winton near Lake Wenatchee received 18.  It was so much that it was the most snow to fall on Wenatchee in 24 hours since 1996 according to Meteorologist Robin Fox. A blog post from the weather service even indicates it could be the most since 1971. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The State Redistricting Commission's reworked 12th Legislative District boundaries could reshape North Central Washington politics. But the Commission released Legislative and Congressional District maps late Tuesday after missing the deadline for final deliberations the previous night. Their failure punted the redistricting to the Supreme Court, which now has until April 30 to draw new district boundaries. Later, we'll introduce you to a Wenatchee World's 30 Under 35 winner from the 2021 awards. These were made possible by Chelan County PUD. Today we're highlighting 31 year old Nicole Germain - the Website manager at Confluence Health. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I write to claim my feelings, allowing me to do with them what I need, to affirm and sit with myself in ways I couldn't otherwise, and to inspire others." - Lorna Rose The arts have the ability to understand ourselves in a deeper way and can lead us into authentic and truthful, honest living. Sometimes what we're thinking and feeling are dark and painful but the arts can help identify those things and help us move through those things. Oftentimes when you're dealing with trauma or going through a life-altering health challenge, you think you're completely alone and the only person who knows but most of the time you're not but it could just be that no one is talking about it. After writing her story, Lorna realized she wasn't the only one struggling and in turn, helped others who had gone or were going through the same thing. Lorna Rose is a Pacific Northwest writer and speaker. Her work has been recognized by PNWA and the Oregon Poetry Association and has appeared in several magazines and anthologies. She is a former president of Write On The River, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting writers in North Central Washington and beyond, as well as on the board of the Oregon Poetry Association. Lorna is also a certified ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) speaker and has spoken publicly on finding resilience through writing, overcoming adversity, motherhood and writing, and her experience in AmeriCorps. For more on Lorna, check out www.lornarose.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artsforthehealthofit/support

This week on Northwestern Outdoors Radio Christine Peterson takes us behind the scene of an article she wrote for the Alaska issue of Outdoor Life about a DIY rafting and fishing trip she took on a little known river in the Last Frontier. Eric Arnold has some recommendations about great bass lakes to fish in North Central Washington and Eric Winther has an update which includes an extension of the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program this year.  Last but not least, we'll also talk to Montana based outdoors writer Jack Ballard who has decided to toss his hat into the political ring and run for congress.   http://www.northwesternoutdoors.com       http://outdoorlife.com http://mackslure.com  http://pikeminnow.org http://ballardformontana.com  

Today - Cars and trailers lined up for hours Wednesday afternoon at the Douglas County Fairgrounds as exhibitors waited to check their animals in for the North Central Washington Fair. Also, The Douglas County Sheriff's Office revealed that human remains found earlier this year on a Bridgeport hillside have been identified as those of Roy L. Groeneveld, a man missing for the last decade. visit us at wenatcheeworld.com to read more about these stories. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Thursday August 26th, and this is The Wenatchee World's podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today --- A group of about 30 unmasked and vocal people disrupted the Wenatchee School Board meeting Tuesday night. It caused the board to empty the room and take the meeting online instead.   Before we jump in, The Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival has been postponed because of an increase in COVID-19 activity in Chelan and Douglas counties. Our Publisher announced the postponement over the weekend. We still hope to hold the festival later this year, so stay tuned. Details on ticket refunds or exchanges will be announced next week.   Now our feature story…   A group of about 30 unmasked and vocal people disrupted the Wenatchee School Board meeting Tuesday night. It caused the board to empty the room and take the meeting online instead.   The incident began when some board members expressed concern about those in the room that weren't wearing masks.   Board member Martin Barron, specifically, suggested that anyone who wished to comment be masked. And that's according to the state mandate. But board member Julie Norton made a motion to continue the meeting and take public comment despite the majority of people in the room without a mask.   Board President Laura Jaecks and board member Maria Iñiguez then said they were uncomfortable being in the same room with so many unmasked people, and at that point they took a recess to decide how to proceed.   As this was all happening, people from the audience started yelling at the board. Jaecks began to pound the gavel on the table for order.   And after a 15-minute recess, the board, minus Jaecks and board member Michele Sandberg, came back into the room and voted to continue the meeting online. They also invited those who wished to comment to do so... online.     She explained that public comment is always welcome and appreciated, but they can't conduct the business of the board in a disorderly fashion when folks are calling out from the audience. She emphasized that she realizes it's emotional and tempting, and that people are only standing up for what they think is right - but it's their job to keep an environment where they can conduct the business of the board at the same time.   And while several people signed up to comment, only four people actually commented online.   One Wenatchee parent, Rachel Petro, said she was really looking forward to testifying in person.   Petro explained that she'd like to encourage the board to take a look at their governance and how they operate meetings in terms of interaction with the public. She continued to say that having public comments after a presentation on a policy is pretty much standard procedure in all legislative bodies.   Jeff Ovitt was also in attendance. He said he was feeling a little disappointed with the way the board handled things. In his opinion, the board didn't have to push everyone out - they're local people and tax supporters. Ovitt asked the board to keep the forum open and allow all people to speak, masks or not - they need to be heard.   This meeting came just ahead of the start of school in the Wenatchee and Eastmont School districts. It also follows Governor Jay Inslee's decision to require vaccinations for teachers and staff.    So far, Wenatchee Superintendent Paul Gordon said it's still early to talk about staff leaving due to the vaccination requirement. At this point they're still waiting for the official forms to come from the state for both medical and religious exemptions.   But the clock is ticking for employees to meet the October 18th deadline set by Inslee. That deadline means employees must get their first shot of Pfizer or Moderna in early September… if they haven't already.   Ultimately Garn Christensen, the Eastmont superintendent, summed up the situation by saying that all of us want to get angry. But that doesn't help anyone at this point. This is a time we need to be understanding and patient. There are many individuals that are sick with this and many families who've lost loved ones. And we have health workers that are just overwhelmed. We need to take a big deep breath and look backwards. We're better than we were a year ago.   Stay up to date on this story at wenatcheeworld.com.   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Next - More than two dozen people who went to the Omak Stampede earlier this month have tested positive for COVID-19.   And on Wednesday Okanogan County health officials urged anyone who attended the four-day rodeo to watch for COVID-19 symptoms. This applies to people who have been in close contact with someone who attended as well.   As of yesterday the cases that were identified were residents of Okanogan and Skagit counties as well as the Colville Reservation.   Okanogan County Public Health is working with the Colville Federated Tribes Health and Human Services and other county public health partners to identify other cases in people who may have attended the event.   Now, some history -    Did you know that Surviving the Game is a 1994 action thriller film filmed in and around Wenatchee? Starring Ice-T, Rutger Hauer, and Gary Busey, it is loosely based on the 1924 short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. The film revolves around a homeless man accepting a businessman's offer to work in a remote cabin, only to be tricked into being bait for a hunting game. You can stream the film on YouTube, Amazon, and Apple TV for $2.00.   Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Saturday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Tuesday August 24th and this is Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - The Chelan County PUD's new Discovery Center is truly a sight to behold. Complete with unique interactive exhibits it'll certainly attract visitors far and wide.    Before we jump in, The Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival has been postponed because of an increase in COVID-19 activity in Chelan and Douglas counties. Our Publisher announced the postponement over the weekend. We still hope to hold the festival later this year, so stay tuned. Details on ticket refunds or exchanges will be announced next week.   Now our feature story…    That was Rachel Hansen from the Chelan County PUD   The Chelan County PUD's new Discovery Center is finally finished and it's set to open tomorrow - August 25th.   Debbie Gallaher, who's been the Rocky Reach Visitor Center Manager for 19 years, said it's something that she and Bob Bauer, the PUD outreach education specialist, have been planning for 14 years. The total project cost was $7.7 million.   And she's thrilled to see it come alive.   In 2016 when a study was done on what the Discovery Center could be, PUD Senior Project Manager Casey Hall explained that after a lot of research they were able to narrow it down and decide on what they wanted this place to look like.    Then, in 2018 design renovations began. The Museum of the Columbia and visitor center closed in fall 2019. New big fish viewing windows were installed in early 2020. Remodeling of the building started in October 2020. And finally the installation of exhibits started in May of this year.   Hall said one of the most challenging parts of the project was the remodel. In fact they ran into all kinds of issues. Another issue? Nothing in the building is straight — everything is curved.   Luckily, they had a great contractor and superintendent.   Another big challenge was, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused a huge backlog of supplies and materials. There were delays getting the materials to build the project.   So what can you expect to see now that the center is finished?   Well, the new Discovery Center is built on STEM principles. The goal is to reach as many kids and guests in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math because that is what the hydro industry is all about.   The displays are designed to be interactive and to teach people of those four areas. Visitors will also learn about the history of the Columbia river, the history of the early people, the history of the PUD and the wonderful marriage between a PUD and its community.   Bob Bauer, the Chelan County PUD outreach education specialist, said the center allows the PUD to showcase not only the Columbia River but also the PUD and its partnership with the community. He explained that the PUD's visitor center presents hydropower in the Pacific Northwest as a clean, renewable, reliable, and affordable energy source.   And he can't wait to show off the facility to students.   For Gallaher, he's most excited about how everything is hands-on. And this is totally new. Now, Gallaher says families and children can come in and push buttons to see how things work.   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com -   Finally, we're excited to share a Wenatchee 30 Under 35 winner from the 2021 awards… These were made possible by Chelan County PUD... Today we're highlighting Dylan Kling. Kling is a Counselor at Quincy High School, as well as an elected Quincy City Councilman.   Needless to say, he's giving back to the Quincy community on two fronts.    Through his career — as a counselor   And through his activity on the city's planning commission from 2016 through 2019 and currently as an elected member of the city council.   Kling graduated from Quincy High School in 2009 and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Eastern Washington University in 2014. He worked as the Gear Up site director in Quincy, helping students explore educational opportunities ranging from tech school to four-year colleges. He has five years on the board of the Quincy Partnership for Youth. It's a nonprofit designed to foster a healthy, drug-free community through activities and prevention and intervention programs.   We asked Kling what challenges he sees ahead and what needs to be done.. He told us that it's all about trying to make the best decisions that will help set our community up for the future. From infrastructure and activities to diversifying our community economically and culturally all while still staying true to our roots.  To him, it's a delicate balancing act and making sure we have community involvement and the best resources to make sure our community is a better place for the next generation of Quincy residents.   Some of the biggest challenges in education are getting students identified and connected to services. His position works with students who suffer from substance use and abuse issues but with COVID it's been extremely difficult to identify these students and get them to the resources that they need. Kling explained they don't know the full extent of this problem yet and won't know for some time.   He thinks the best thing to do is talk to and form connections with all the agencies in the area so once a youth is identified they can streamline the process to help these individuals get the help they need.   Did you know that the 1994 Steven Seagal film, On Deadly Ground, was filmed in and around Wenatchee? Seagal plays a firefighter who decides to fight back against the environmental destruction of his former employer. Seagal's only directorial effort, it also stars Michael Caine, Joan Chen, John C. McGinley and R. Lee Ermey. The film wasn't well-regarded and was nominated for 11 Golden Raspberry Awards including winning Worst Director for Seagal. Nevertheless, Roger Ebert wrote in his review: "if you like to see lots of stuff “blowed up real good”, this'd be a movie for you." Over the last 25 years, the film has attained cult classic status in some circles.   Thanks for listening. We'd also like to thank our sponsor again, Equilus Group, Inc, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Thursday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Saturday August 21st, and this is The Wenatchee World's newest podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today - A new count of the homeless population in Chelan and Douglas counties shows higher numbers this season.   Before we jump in, we're excited to let you know that Wenatchee Wine & Food Fest is back this year on August 28th at the Town Toyota Center! Ticket holders will get a chance to sample small pours of amazing local wines, local ciders and beers… and of course, enjoy tasty bites from area restaurants and caterers.   Make sure to get tickets in advance! We'll see you there!   Now our feature story…   A new count of the homeless population in Chelan and Douglas counties shows higher numbers this season.   A Point-in-Time count showed twice the number of individuals in vehicles or RVs. They also counted 47 more homeless individuals in East Wenatchee and Wenatchee during July 6th through 9th compared to a previous count taken in January.   But it's important to understand that the two counts are not directly comparable. Of course, one was done in the winter, while one was done in the summer.    The Wenatchee Housing Coordinator, Oliver Crain, told us that we don't have enough data yet about the summer trends.   Still, one conclusion that can be drawn from the summer count is how homeless populations are distributed across the two counties. Both the summer and winter counts showed that about 98% of individuals experiencing homelessness are located in Wenatchee or East Wenatchee.   The July count, which covered 13 communities, was the first time the counties had done a count during the summer. Unlike an annual count completed across the country each January in accordance with state and federal requirements, the summer it was a local initiative.   Crain said elected officials, community members and homeless service providers in Douglas and Chelan counties opted to do a summer count to better understand the needs of homeless individuals year round. Anecdotal information had suggested homeless services were used more during the summer and the recent count helps quantify that.   And Crain added that as more summer counts are collected, it will be easier to understand whether homeless populations experience high and low points between seasons.   Now, we have another data point that the counties and the cities can use when planning their responses and informing the community about the needs and the extent of homelessness.   To read more on this story visit us at wenatcheeworld.com   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Next, The hunt to find a location for a low-barrier shelter to serve Wenatchee and East Wenatchee may be over soon.   The two cities are eyeing a possible location across from the Salvation Army Social Service Office on South Columbia Street in Wenatchee.   The shelter will fill a need for additional beds in the area. The goal is to give police greater flexibility in their interactions with individuals experiencing homelessness.    Cities can't enforce ordinances that prohibit sleeping or camping on public property when there aren't sufficient homeless shelter beds.     We spoke to Glen DeVries, Wenatchee's community development director. He said that the Salvation Army expressed interest in partnering on the shelter earlier this year. That was after the Wenatchee and East Wenatchee city councils passed a sales tax to help fund the shelter and expand services for those experiencing homelessness.   The organization has a few vacant lots as well as an adjacent property owner with a vacant property who is willing to participate.   So far, the cities have provided the private land owner and Salvation Army with a mock layout of the shelter. And both parties were interested. They expect to hear back from the parties within the next two weeks. From there we'll know more about whether or not they'll be moving forward.   According to the mock layout, the location would hold 46 shelters. That includes some units accessible for people with disabilities. There would also be a mix of single and double units. The facility would also have a storage area for personal items, a dog off-leash area, wrap-around chain-link fencing, two picnic tables and an administrative building.    From the cities' perspective, the location has a number of advantages… Like its accessibility to bus and pedestrian routes. It may also save money since the Salvation Army's existing facility across the street has components like laundry services and a commercial kitchen.   DeVries says obviously, the details would have to be worked out, but as far as a starting point - it has key components that are necessary.   He explained that the cities hope to have the shelter at least partially open by winter, but construction season, the approval process and availability of materials may drag out the timeline.   Meanwhile, the East Wenatchee and Wenatchee are working on an agreement that would lay out how the cities will share shelter responsibilities.   Stay up to date on this story at wenatcheeworld.com   Now, some history…   Did you know that Malaga Springs Winery opened in 2004 with a tasting room to follow in 2010? Al and Kathy Mathews started with 9 grape varietals and have sought out cuttings from the original grapes grown in the area during the late 1800s when the railroads arrived. They've won a number of awards and you can sample the vintages in-person, pick it up in local shops, or have it delivered.     Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Tuesday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Morning it's Thursday August 19th, and this is The Wenatchee World's podcast, Slices of Wenatchee. We're excited to bring you a closer look at one of our top stories and other announcements every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.    Today --- Yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that COVID-19 vaccines will be required for all school employees — kindergarten through college — and most childcare and early learning workers in the state as well.   Before we jump in, we're excited to let you know that Wenatchee Wine & Food Fest is back this year on August 28th at the Town Toyota Center! Ticket holders will get a chance to sample small pours of amazing local wines, local ciders and beers… and of course, enjoy tasty bites from area restaurants and caterers.   Make sure to get tickets in advance! We'll see you there!   Now our feature story…   Yesterday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that COVID-19 vaccines will be required for all school employees — kindergarten through college — and most childcare and early learning workers in the state as well.   Inslee also announced an expansion of the statewide indoor mask mandate to all people, regardless of vaccination status.   The announcements come with the rapidly increasing case and hospitalization numbers for COVID-19 across the state, including Wenatchee.   So what's the vaccination deadline for school employees?  All K-12 educators, school staff, coaches, bus drivers, school volunteers and others working in school facilities will have until October 18th to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.    The requirement includes public, private and charter schools. But it doesn't include tribal schools.   It's also important to note that employees won't have the option to provide test results instead of the vaccination. And, just like the state worker mandate, they can apply for limited exceptions to getting the vaccine. That includes legitimate medical reasons and sincerely held religious beliefs.   And those who refuse to get vaccinated will be subject to dismissal.   The vaccine requirement applies to anyone who works in licensed, certified and contracted early learning and childcare programs as well as contractors who work in license-exempt early learning, childcare and youth-development programs including coaches, volunteers and trainers.   The mandate doesn't include family, friends and neighbors providing childcare.   Inslee also expanded the statewide indoor mask mandate, which is effective Aug. 23, will include vaccinated people. Prior, only unvaccinated people were required to wear masks at indoor public places.   This expansion comes after the state broke the previous record for COVID hospitalizations. That record was set back in December. And now, every county in the state currently falls within the CDC's substantial or high transmission. On top of that, each of the state's 35 local health officers recently recommended all individuals wear masks indoors.   The mask exception includes office spaces not easily accessible to the public where vaccinated people are working and working alone indoors or in a vehicle with no public face-to-face interaction.   Small, private indoor gatherings where all attendees are vaccinated are also exempt.    Still, the Department of Health strongly recommends individuals also wear masks in crowded outdoor settings, such as outdoor concerts, fairs and farmers markets.   Stay up to date on this story at wenatcheeworld.com.   Before we continue, a special thanks to our friends and sponsors at Confluence Health. The team at Confluence Health is grateful for the trust the community puts in them every single day. They are diligently working to improve the health and quality of life for our friends and neighbors. They are Grateful | They are Confluence Health.  Learn more by visiting them at ConfluenceHealth.com   Next - Rapunzel is letting down her golden hair. And the evil stepmother is refusing to let Cinderella go to the ball. There's Jack and his beanstalk. And little red riding hood visiting her grandmother in the forest.    See it all at “Into the Woods" at Ohme Gardens County Park.   We spoke to Michelle McCormick, the production manager for the show. She explained that it's a lot of fairy tales intertwined.    The story focuses on a baker and his wife, who are unable to have a child since a witch had previously cast a spell on the baker's father. The witch agrees to grant their wish for a child if they collect something as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, slippers that look like gold and a white cow.   Of course, Cinderella has a slipper, and Jack has to sell a cow. So, that's how all of these other fairy tales are intertwined. And really, the story is more about ‘What are you willing to do for what you really want? Are you willing to compromise your ethics for what you really want?'   The Stage Teens production includes a cast of 36 members playing 18 roles, with each role being double cast. A majority of the cast is between 13 and 18 years old.   Stage Teens typically does a show every August with a cast consisting of performers through their senior year in high school. Since there was no show last year due to the pandemic, several of last year's seniors have returned for this year's performance.   Caleb Clifton, who plays Cinderella's Prince, said his character is compassionate but will do what it takes to get what he wants in the show.   And Carly Orstem, who plays Little Red Riding Hood in the performance, describes her character as bubbly, but naive. Director Alex Stroming has actually allowed cast members to do their own blocking for the performance, and be creative with their role.   He says that he basically sent the two separate casts away and said ‘Figure out your own staging. You decide what your scene's going to be about, you make all the choices here. Through that, the kids were really able to see that there is no one right or wrong way to play a scene or play a certain character.   Stroming also said the creativity reduces the competition and ego that comes with a double-cast show while also allowing students to make the show their own.   Most of the show's choreography was organized by three performers. Parts of the show incorporate American Sign Language, which was suggested by another performer and is something McCormick has no previous experience with. And several cast members organized the lobby so the experience of the show begins as soon as the audience arrives.   The audience is immersed in the performance, with the play taking place on three sides.    Performances will take place Aug. 18, 19, 20 and 22 at 7 p.m., with 10 a.m. shows Aug. 20 and 21.   It's at Ohme Gardens, and you can get tickets at stagekidswa.org.   There is fixed seating in the audience, though you can also bring chairs or blankets to sit on.   Before we go, some local history. Wenatchee Valley History is brought to you by NABUR. Now, some history -    Did you know that if you drove from Leavenworth to Plain, you'd be passing through Chumstick, a small unincorporated community surrounding Chumstick Road connecting the two towns. Surrounded by the Wenatchee National Forest and the Cascade Mountains.    Thanks for listening. Today's episode is brought to you by Equilus Group, Inc- Building Your Financial Success. Learn more at Equilusfinancial.com.   The Wenatchee World has been engaging, informing and inspiring North Central Washington Communities since 1905. We encourage you to subscribe today to keep your heart and mind connected to what matters most in North Central Washington. Thank you for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again on Saturday! Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.