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Updated: May 2, 2026 @ 1:37 pm
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Authorities respond to a fatal collision in Douglas County near the Beebe Bridge, Friday, May 1, 2026.
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Authorities respond to a fatal collision in Douglas County near the Beebe Bridge, Friday, May 1, 2026.
Three people were killed in a head-on collision Friday night south of the Beebe Bridge in Douglas County.
A 2013 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Derek J. Rairdan was southbound around 9:10 p.m. on Highway 97 when it crossed the centerline about milepost 233 and then struck two northbound vehicles, according to a news release from the Washington State Patrol.
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The Wenatchee Police Department is on the scene of a Friday morning collision that killed one person. Read moreMotorcyclist dies in Wenatchee collision
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The Community for the Advancement of Family Education is gearing up for its third annual CRECER Latinx Youth Conference set for Wednesday. Read moreCAFE hosts third annual Latinx youth conference
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A malfunctioning Bluetooth speaker sparked a fire on a Link Transit bus Thursday afternoon, according to Link Transit. Read moreBluetooth speaker caused Link Transit bus fire
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Stewardship in an orchard is rarely dramatic. It means pruning in winter when branches look bare, watching the weather and trusting roots you cannot see. It means knowing blossoms, when they c… Read moreKeepers of the blossom: How Darci Christoferson and Erin Roberts cultivate Apple Blossom Festival
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum committed to build a new permanent access road in Stehekin during a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on Wednesday. Read moreInterior Secretary commits to rebuild road in Stehekin, Cantwell says
WENATCHEE — Students were on the job market during the Reverse Career Fair at Pybus Public Market earlier this week. Read moreStudents pitch themselves as potential employees at Reverse Career Fair
Galaxy Comics, a comic book shop at 1720 Fifth St. in Wenatchee, celebrated its 40th anniversary in mid-April. Read moreGalaxy Comics celebrates 40 years, Free Comic Book Day
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The Wenatchee Valley Misawa Sister City Association hosted a delegation of 16 members, 10 students, and six adults, led by Takuya Sasaki from Misawa, Japan, on Wednesday for a welcome dinner a… Read moreWenatchee Valley Misawa Sister City Association welcomes 16 Japanese delegates
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A Link Transit bus burst into flames Thursday afternoon at the East Wenatchee Park-and-Ride next to Norco while the driver was on break. Read moreLink Transit bus catches fire at East Wenatchee Park-and-Ride
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Rocky Pond Estate Winery earned multiple honors at the 2026 TEXSOM Awards last month, including a top distinction for one of its wines. Read moreRocky Pond Estate Winery wins multiple honors at 2026 TEXSOM Awards
Students were on the job market on April 28 during the Reverse Career Fair at Pybus Public Market. The job candidates are part of the Wenatchee School District Transitions Program, or Eastmont… Read moreStudents for hire at Reverse Career Fair
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards just earned a seal of approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Read moreHard Row to Hoe Vineyards earns USDA Organic certification
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The 53-year-old man found dead by correctional deputies at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center Sunday morning was identified as Scott A. Glass. Read moreCoroner identifies Chelan County inmate found dead in cell
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Fresh produce and more are on the way as the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market prepares to open for the season on May 9 in Pybus Public Market’s West Lot. Read moreWenatchee Valley Farmers Market to kick off on May 9
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Flyers out of the Pangborn Memorial Airport may enjoy a nonstop flight to Portland starting in October. Read morePangborn Memorial Airport flight to Portland starts in October
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