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From oil cans to railcars: How Douglas County's wheat industry grew from grit, ingenuity

The first spring for the approximately 120 Douglas County residents found provisions in short supply. The small store at the foot of Badger Mountain opened June 8, 1883, with a load of freight. Residents had to wait for a wagon…Read Article

Community Invited to Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Pangborn - Lake Chelan News and Information

General Aviation Terminal project at Pangborn Memorial Airport is completed information released, artist rendering of terminal above The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority invites all community members to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the completion of the new General Aviation Terminal at Pangborn Memorial Airport. The event will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at 3764 Airport Way, East Wenatchee, WA. This…East Wenatchee · East Wenatchee Read Article

2025 pesticide residue report released for cherry - Good Fruit Grower

Since 2011, the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission has conducted annual studies to provide the Northwest cherry industry basic information about residues of commonly used pesticides. These studies are intended to help growers and consultants make more informed pest management decisions with respect to concerns about maximum residue levels (MRLs) in foreign markets. The research commission recently completed its 2025 cherry study at a Skee…East Wenatchee · East Wenatchee Read Article

'Killer dad' Travis Decker’s ‘murder of three young daughters’ could prompt law change

The tragic killing of three young sisters in Washington has ignited public outrage and fueled a growing movement to reform the state’s Amber Alert system.Their father, Travis Decker, 32, remains at large and is accused of murdering his daughters, aged between six and 12, after failing to return them following a scheduled three-hour custody visit on May 30.The girls' bodies were later discovered at a remote campsite near Rock Island, a chilling e…Rock Island · Rock Island Read Article

Ribbon Cutting Set for August 20 at the New Trades District - Lake Chelan News and Information

Port Authority incubator project will help launch and grow small businesses information released The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is proud to announce the grand opening and official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Trades District, a catalytic project located in the Pangborn Industrial Park that is designed to help launch and grow small businesses throughout the Wenatchee Valley. The event, which is open to the public, will take place o…East Wenatchee · East Wenatchee Read Article

Overturned truck covers Washington road in cherries

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A Washington road became a sticky-sweet mess on Monday when a semi truck overturned and spilled its load of cherries into the Douglas County roadway.Douglas County, Washington · Douglas County See the Story

East Wenatchee man arrested after late night standoff

An 26-year-old East Wenatchee man was arrested Friday morning following an hours-long standoff in which police say he pointed a bow and arrow at police, authorities say.East Wenatchee · East Wenatchee Read Article

Jury awards $5M to East Wenatchee worker fired after injury

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EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. – A jury awarded $5 million to Brian Kniffen, a former East Wenatchee Water District employee, after he was wrongfully terminated following a job-related spinal injury.East Wenatchee · East Wenatchee See the Story

Douglas County first responders to host family-friendly community event in Eastmont Park

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Wash. -- If you're in Douglas County, don't forget to mark your calendars for a fun-filled, family-friendly event next month!Douglas County, Washington · Douglas County Read Article

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WVSO hosts Columbia River Throwdown and Ladies Night

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From oil cans to railcars: How Douglas County's wheat industry grew from grit, ingenuity

Community Invited to Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Pangborn - Lake Chelan News and Information

2025 pesticide residue report released for cherry - Good Fruit Grower

'Killer dad' Travis Decker’s ‘murder of three young daughters’ could prompt law change

Ribbon Cutting Set for August 20 at the New Trades District - Lake Chelan News and Information

Overturned truck covers Washington road in cherries

East Wenatchee man arrested after late night standoff

Jury awards $5M to East Wenatchee worker fired after injury

Douglas County first responders to host family-friendly community event in Eastmont Park

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Community Invited to Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Pangborn - Lake Chelan News and Information

2025 pesticide residue report released for cherry - Good Fruit Grower

'Killer dad' Travis Decker’s ‘murder of three young daughters’ could prompt law change

Ribbon Cutting Set for August 20 at the New Trades District - Lake Chelan News and Information

Overturned truck covers Washington road in cherries

East Wenatchee man arrested after late night standoff

Jury awards $5M to East Wenatchee worker fired after injury

Douglas County first responders to host family-friendly community event in Eastmont Park