Slices of Wenatchee

Blue Bird Inc. and Peshastin Hi-Up Growers, operating as Peshastin Pear Packers LLC, have invested in a multimillion-dollar pear packing line that will increase production by 20% to 50%. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelan County Sheriff's Office's K9 Ruben and his handler, Detective Mark Hegberg, have built that with countless hours in training over their careers. But now Hegberg must continue without man's best friend. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Despite drought and rising costs, Washington’s apple growers are pushing through to deliver another standout harvest. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - As the FBI continues its search for Travis Decker, agents have uncovered bones in a remote area of Chelan County — the latest development in a case that has gripped the community since June. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: It's time for another installment of Rotten Apples — our weekly movie review. Each Thursday, our team will talk about the latest film releases, what they loved, what fell flat, and whether it’s worth your time. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Washington’s new Right to Repair law promises more control for consumers—but for farmers, it’s a missed opportunity that keeps them locked out of fixing their own equipment. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A brand-new business incubator is opening its doors in Douglas County, and every space is already spoken for. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: A surge in rescues across Chelan County has officials sounding the alarm — as social media lures unprepared hikers into dangerous backcountry terrain. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A longtime day shelter and soup kitchen in Wenatchee has closed its doors after losing its permit, leaving a big gap in services for people experiencing homelessness. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Vicci Martinez is back with her original band — and tonight, their music takes center stage in Leavenworth. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: It's time for another installment of Rotten Apples, our weekly movie review. Each Thursday, our team will talk about the latest film releases, what they loved, what fell flat, and whether it’s worth your time. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Wenatchee’s police chief is stepping into double duty, ready to lead both the department and City Hall while the search for a new administrator continues. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read more: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/go/piano-prodigy-executive-director-of-wenatchee-valley-symphonys-next-movement/article_ddb0cbb1-a1f4-4baa-9468-c0b30a8f664d.html   Classically trained pianist and arts administrator Anton Zotov has taken the helm as executive director of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra. In this conversation with The Wenatchee World’s Jessica Drake, Zoto...

Today: A promising health care expansion for undocumented immigrants in Washington has turned into a source of fear after sensitive data was shared with federal authorities. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Five years after the pandemic began, NCW Libraries is still redefining what it means to serve the community, one innovation at a time. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A groundbreaking moment in Malaga could mark the beginning of a new era in clean energy, as Helion starts construction on what it hopes will be the world’s first fusion power plant. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we hear from Gary Hesse, who’s spent nearly 30 years bringing characters to life at Leavenworth Summer Theater, including all three of their productions this year. https://leavenworthsummertheater.org/   Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today:w A longtime East Wenatchee utility worker says he was fired for getting hurt on the job — and now a federal jury has awarded him $5 million for wrongful termination. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorene Vehrs wakes each day when she pleases. The coffee is always black — no sugar, no cream, no apologies — and it flows constantly, all day, every day. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes of Leavenworth Summer Theater’s production of The Sound of Music at the Ski Hill Amphitheater. First up, we’ll be chatting with Emily Rollie, the director who’s bringing this beloved classic to life under the open sky. Then later, we hear from Fiona Palazzi—playing the part of Maria. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworl...

Today - A new tax increment financing district proposed near Malaga could bring major infrastructure investment and reshape economic development in Chelan County. Read more: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/chelan-county-chelan-douglas-regional-port-authority-weigh-details-of-proposed-malaga-tif-district/article_6717c5a7-0fb1-4c7e-beea-50acac65ec76.html   Support the show: https://ww...

Today: A former crypto site in Douglas County is being transformed into a launchpad for local entrepreneurs, and two new small businesses are leading the way. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Rogers and Hammerstein’s Carousel has come to the Leavenworth Summer Theater. We talked with one of the show’s stars to learn all about it. Read more: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/go/carousel-song-lyrics-tell-sad-yet-hopeful-story-on-the-lst-stage/article_8c473c3d-83dc-4fb0-8c56-c7d65d700da0.html   Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscript...

Today - Downtown Wenatchee is transforming fast, but as new apartment complexes rise, some small business owners are sounding the alarm about being left behind. Read more: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/business/wenatchee-grapples-with-growth-as-downtown-businesses-voice-concerns-amid-new-development/article_d4c080bc-0f2f-46dd-a604-7893a03b7883.html   Support the show: https://www.wenatcheewo...

Today - Students in Wenatchee and Eastmont are getting hands-on experience in tech careers before graduation, thanks to a growing apprenticeship program that’s helping meet the needs of local employers. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.