Slices of Wenatchee

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...

Today - Blewett Pass is holding barely a quarter of the snowpack it had this time last year, and wildfire agencies say what happens next will shape the severity of the summer ahead. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A landmark piece of Wenatchee Valley art is headed for a comeback, with major funding now set aside to restore it and put it back on public display. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - In Wenatchee, churches and immigrant advocates are adjusting in real time as concerns about immigration enforcement continue to circulate across the region. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Douglas County judge has dismissed a criminal case after allegations that the county’s top prosecutor directed staff to withhold key information from a colleague. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Wenatchee family says they have not heard from a local mother and her 9-year-old son since the two were detained at a scheduled federal immigration check-in last week. Read more: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/family-unable-to-locate-wenatchee-mother-son-after-ice-detention/article_8be27a2c-e35c-44bd-aaa6-4abb62abeca9.html#tncms-source=homepage-top-story Support the show: http...

Today - A packed auditorium, a student battling leukemia and a community rallying together — Wenatchee High School’s annual talent show raised nearly $3,000 to help one of its own. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Powder-keg warning signs were there nearly a year early — and a family in East Wenatchee is still living with what happened when help didn’t arrive in time. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Ross arrives in a room like a confetti cannon disguised as a person: bright, a little sparkly and impossible to ignore once she’s gone off. This year’s Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Royalty Selection Pageant emcee did not take a straight path to the microphone. Her story zigzags from Tacoma childhood stages to New York boardrooms, from operating roller coasters at D...

Today - At 100 years old, a Wenatchee soda fountain continues serving memories alongside milkshakes, holding steady as downtown changes around it. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Today - With backpacks, clipboards, and compassion, Wenatchee volunteers hit the streets to count — and connect with — their homeless neighbors. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, a single narrator takes you inside Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort as ski instructor Otto Ross celebrates his 100th birthday at Hampton Lodge. The story traces Ross’ path from skiing on homemade gear as a kid to teaching his first lessons in 1950, training in Chamonix, serving on ski patrol and the 1960 Winter Olympics honor guard, and helping build Mission Ridge’...

Today - A candlelight vigil in Wenatchee gave community members a space to grieve and reflect on the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis VA nurse by Border Patrol. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike “Maddog” Magnotti is a former Wenatchee police sergeant turned talk show host, columnist, and community theater actor whose life has swung from near-fatal infancy and a turbulent youth to decades of public service, performance, and outspoken commentary. Grounded by his nearly 50-year marriage to his wife Rosie and a faith that drives his views on justice and adoption, he’s b...

Today - Ever wonder what happens when strangers gather over tea and cake to talk about death? In one Wenatchee group, that’s exactly the point. https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/wenatchee-death-cafe-conversations-about-dying-life-and-loss/article_8b2beac7-88c9-43c2-949d-c88d77f003be.html Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio...

Today - You might know his name, or maybe just his smile — today we’re spending time with Cameron Miller, a man whose daily walks have become part of the heartbeat of downtown Wenatchee. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Highway 2 through Tumwater Canyon is on the mend after December’s destructive flooding — but crews still face weeks of work before it’s safe to reopen. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Some longtime businesses on South Wenatchee Avenue say customer traffic is the slowest they’ve seen in decades — and they’re pointing to everything from inflation to industry shifts to safety concerns right outside their doors. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Wenatchee schools brace for major cuts as the district prepares to shrink its budget by more than $5 million next year. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A $5 million jury award to a former East Wenatchee Water District employee has been overturned by a federal judge. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A New Year’s arrival comes with a special title — Chelan County’s very first baby of 2026. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Federal rural health funding could bring big changes for Chelan and Douglas counties — but local hospitals are still waiting to find out just how much they’ll get. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Wenatchee residents gathered at Memorial Park to protest President Trump’s strike on Venezuela, calling it a dangerous precedent for U.S. military intervention. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we step inside HoneyHour Market at The Side Street Cashmere, a new grocery, café and wine lounge built around small producers and everyday community connection. Through narration, we explore the market floor, the shared Cottage Kitchen and the Velvet Den wine bar. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener...