Slices of Wenatchee

Today - Chelan County moves forward with a $62 million preliminary budget, despite a lingering deficit — and introduces a hiring freeze to tighten the reins. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Wenatchee schools are bracing for a steep enrollment drop in the years ahead — and officials say it could reshape the district for the next decade. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In just one year, 24-year-old Haley Pond transitioned from social media manager to full-time tattoo artist and opened her own studio, Manuka and Moon Tattoo, in Cashmere. Inspired by nature and guided by an inclusive, self-taught philosophy, Pond has quickly built a clientele drawn to her black-and-gray botanical designs and welcoming approach to body art. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheewo...

Today - As Día de los Muertos approaches, families in the Wenatchee Valley are keeping tradition alive—despite fear, grief, and the long shadow of immigration enforcement. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - After a devastating flood forced seven businesses out of the Midtown-Halbert building, tenants are now picking up the pieces — and moving forward with grit, gratitude, and community support. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A packed house at Eastmont Junior High signals deep community concern — as East Wenatchee’s City Council presses pause on a controversial banner policy change. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - More than 1,500 people gathered in Wenatchee this weekend for a high-energy rally that’s part protest, part call to action — and all about rejecting political overreach. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A favorite Leavenworth brewery is expanding across the river, bringing creativity, community, and a little neon nostalgia to downtown Wenatchee. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Wenatchee High School’s phone-free policy is creating louder hallways, better attendance, and a surprising boost in student connection. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Thompson has served on the Pybus Foundation for seven years, shaping its direction. She became president in January after chairing the business development and leasing committee. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A game-changing $4 million donation is propelling the Lake Chelan Community Center into its next phase of development — and inviting the community to help double the impact. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Representatives from Weidner Apartment Homes presented preliminary designs for its Streetscape project last week. If approved, public infrastructure improvements and street enhancements along the South Wenatchee Avenue right-of-way from Orondo Avenue to Kittitas Street could begin as early as February. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudi...

Today - Fire officials say the Lower Sugarloaf and Labor Mountain fires won’t be fully out until fall rains arrive — and that may still be weeks away. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - After the Lighthouse soup kitchen closed its doors, local organizations are stepping up — but the strain is starting to show. 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 regular movie review. 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 - The newly rehabbed runway at Pangborn Memorial Airport is ready for takeoff — but not before the community gets one last chance to walk, run, or roll down it. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Travis Decker after he murdered his three daughters has come to a grim conclusion, bringing both closure and lingering questions for the Wenatchee Valley community. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - As immigration policies shift, domestic farmworkers in Washington’s agricultural heartland are feeling the squeeze — caught between fear, lost hours, and a growing reliance on foreign guest workers. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chambers at East Wenatchee City Hall could not contain the number of people who crowded in Sept. 18 to hear councilmembers discuss the city’s banner display policy. More than 50 people sat or stood in the foyer following social media posts by Wenatchee Pride and Chelan Pride, which raised concerns about the nature of the discussion listed on the workshop agenda. Support the show: https:/...

Today - A tragic chapter may be nearing its end, as investigators believe they’ve found the remains of Travis Decker — the man accused of killing his three young daughters in June. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - North Wenatchee is in the middle of a major transformation as construction ramps up on the Confluence Parkway — promising progress, but not without growing pains. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Volunteers step in to protect Washington’s iconic Enchantments as Forest Service staffing drops to a crisis low. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - This year’s Northwest pear harvest is bouncing back in a big way, with growers expecting a 60 percent increase after last year’s devastating freeze. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Gov. Bob Ferguson is taking a major step toward strengthening labor protections on big public construction projects — and he made that announcement right here in Wenatchee. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A rural pilot program in Washington is doing more than training new nurses — it’s helping small towns keep the caregivers they trust most. Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.