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NCWLIFE Evening News May 3rd, 2024
A few stories we're following for you tonight, An East Wenatchee man serving time for manufacturing illegal drugs may owe thousands of dollars to the hotel where he committed the crime. For the second time this year, the $117 million Eastmont bond has officially failed just under the 60% supermajority threshold. And The Wenatchee Convention Center Expansion Project will kick off on Tuesday.
‘This will always be my hometown’ | Julie Lewis reflects on being honored as Grand Marshal of the 105th Apple Blossom Festival
WENATCHEE — To some, the Apple Blossom Grand Marshal is simply a parade dignitary role, but to Eastmont graduate, health advocate and author Julie Lewis, it is an emotional opportunity to represent her hometown. Lewis first received word of her selection as Grand Marshal in January from Apple Blossom...
Quincy boys soccer team drops game in Cashmere
Despite dominating the action in the second half, Quincy could not overcome two goals by Cashmere’s Juan Cacho and returned from Chelan County empty-handed after a loss to the Bulldogs on April 25. The Jacks gave up a goal in each half, but the rest of the way, Quincy...
Candidate filing opens Monday
EPHRATA — Two countywide elected positions in Grant and Adams counties, county Superior Court seats, all local state representatives and some state senate seats will be up for election in 2024. Two positions also are up for election on the Grant County PUD board. Candidate filing week is next Monday through Friday.
Eastmont bond fails for the second time this year at 59% approval
EAST WENATCHEE — For the second time this year, the $117 million Eastmont bond has failed just under the 60% supermajority threshold. The certified election results show the bond at 59.04% voter approval, with 5,130 “yes” votes and 3,559 “no" votes. During the February special election,...
Little girl, big fight
MOSES LAKE — The parking lot at Third Avenue and Alder Street took on a life of its own Saturday, as businesses and volunteers turned out in support of a very sick little girl. Eleanor Marcum, who is almost 4, was diagnosed Feb. 28 with stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma, said...
NCWLIFE Evening News April 29th, 2024
A few stories we're following for you tonight, The Apple Blossom Festival TekniPlex Youth Parade marched through Wenatchee on Saturday and has now released the official list of Youth Award Winners. Quincy police say they arrested one adult and one juvenile after a drive-by shooting yesterday. & Bird e-Scooters won’t be scooting around Wenatchee streets and sidewalks this year.
Letters from readers, May 1, 2024
The Quincy Senior Center was a hoppin’ place in April. On the 14th, we had a birthday celebration with about 40 people in attendance. There was laughter and socialization which is our goal not just for special events, but all our activities. On April 18, the DECA Club sponsored...
Washington Trust to cut ribbon on new location
EPHRATA — Washington Trust Bank will celebrate the opening of its new Ephrata location with a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. May 23 at the new branch, 261 Basin St. SW. The former Washington Trust branch did business at 12 Basin St. NW for about 80 years, according to a press release. The new branch opened Feb. 5.
Lady Jacks tally 1 win in fastpitch doubleheaders
Despite scoring 20 runs, the most of its season so far, the Quincy varsity fastpitch softball team lost the first game of a twin bill in Omak, 29-20, on Saturday, April 27. In the second game, Quincy turned the tables and won, 16-11. The high-scoring outings versus the Omak Pioneers...
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