Bethany Escamilla will replace Cecilia Godinez who left the Task Force in January. Yakima Police Capt. $70,000 raised for injured recruits in Whittier crash. Wenatchee Oddity: What time is it on moon? One of the mandates set to be lifted is a requirement that people who are exposed to COVID-19 wear a mask for 10 days. AEW: All Access will consist of six one-hour episodes, and the series will premiere on March 29th at 10 PM EST. We dont want to abandon those tools that got us to this place, Supervisor Hilda Solis said earlier this week, but with effective vaccines and testing abundantly available we can move on to the next phase of our response to COVID-19.. Breaking News Some WA State Lawmakers Want You To Drive Faster Than 70 MPH Do you think it's a good idea? Wenatchee - Q13FOX.com Around 11 a.m., Wenatchee Police Department closed off access to First Street and North Wenatchee Avenue to investigate a suspicious item left near the fountain. First place will receive $1,000, 2nd place $500, and 3rd place $250. iFIBER ONE News | yoursourceone.com Could we successfully compete with the other bars around town. Public health officials will review data to determine whether that requirement will continue under a revised health order, Ferrer said. Otto started skiing young. The seven-day total for new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 people was 6.9 about the same as the previous weeks 7.0 figure. The other Tri-Cities locations apparently were not searched this week, and its unclear if they are operating. As a result, arrest warrants were issued for Yan and his wife, Yan Yang, 43, in Chelan County Superior Court. American Red Cross provided temporary lodging for the eight residents displaced after the fire. 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A Department of Revenue search turned up 12 locations licensed to Linhui Yan named either Lins Massage or Angel Massage, including the Clearwater Avenue location that was raided Wednesday. LOUISVILLE - Cashmere native and University of Louisville star Hailey Van Lith's presence on the basketball court gets her noticed, but her actions outside of the arena are becoming just as notable. Some of the patients were initially hospitalized for other reasons and learned they had COVID-19 after a mandated test. 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County by Dr. (Muntu) Davis (the county health officer), would in fact need to be changed if they are going to continue, because some of them were done under an emergency declaration, Ferrer said. Created by California-based Universal Hydrogen, theHavilland Dash 8-300 turboprop reportedly aced its 15-minute , Two informally-written eulogies posted by family members related to the climber whose body was recovered after he was killed in an avalanche nearly two weeks ago revealed more about who he was. 29-year-old Matthew Dylan Hendricks and 36-year-old Shawn J. Drummond are accused of working in the fentanyl trafficking ring within the Wenatchee Valley. So I had to find out what people thought of some of the local bars. Here's why. A shallow magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Turkey-Syria border region after it was devastated earlier this month by temblors that killed tens of thousands of people. 1 admits he was beaten by a 'better opponent' in his first loss of the season. The man realized he was at the wrong business when he walked into the room with a picture of a naked Marilyn Monroe lit by a red light, said the documents. Daily case numbers released by the county are undercounts of actual virus activity in the county, because of people who use at-home tests and dont report the results and others who dont test at all. WENATCHEE, WA, (February 11, 2021) - Two people lost their lives and one suffered critical injuries following a deadly barbershop incident Thursday evening in Wenatchee. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Shortly after that conversation, Yan appeared with construction equipment and it appeared he soundproofed the wall that was in common with the other business. Built in 1924. Suggest one. #6 The Chelan County Courthouse. 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News | ncwlife.com The task force first became involved in the investigation in August when a Wenatchee business owner reported the neighboring massage parlor appeared to be involved in prostitution. The neighbor said Yan showed up a week earlier with enough groceries to feed a family of four. "Since 1992, the City of Wenatchee has been involved with Special Olympics and we are home to the Winter (Special) Olympics." The fast-growing Red Apple fire burning north of Wenatchee grew to an estimated 9,000 acres Wednesday, threatening hundreds of homes, orchards and outbuildings, according to Chelan County and. I pretty much avoid outdoors as much as possible. (Besides the $1.50 hotdog and the $1.99 pizza slice at Costcothose prices are hard to beat). Driver seen earlier going 111 mph, Exclusive: Tri-Cities judge will avoid jail time after 2nd DUI. WENATCHEE The Wenatchee School District board has selected Kory Kalahar to serve as interim superintendent. The Wenatchee Bighorns tip off their inaugural season in The Basketball League (TBL) on March 2nd at Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee, WA. Heres what we know, Soccer fanatics celebrate newly renamed BMO Stadium in Exposition Park, Alpine Village shopkeepers get confirmation: theyre being evicted, Mike Moschetti leaves La Mirada to become St. Pauls football coach. Of those patients, 81 were being treated in intensive care, up from 80 on Thursday. Wenatchee Police Chief Steve Crown said in front of the Wenatchee City Council. It is the obligation of law enforcement and the United States Attorneys Office to seek justice for all victims and their family members. Talk with people, and of course checking out the ratings of these places. Weather 5C Monday 2 | 7C Tuesday 0 | 7C Wednesday -1 | 5C The latest seven-day case rate stood at 62 new cases per 100,000 people, according to county figures a decrease from the 69 new cases per 100,000 people a week earlier. Wenatchee News, Weather, Safety, Sports - NewsBreak Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from The Wenatchee World. All occupants were evacuated out of the apartment A trailer parked outside someones home near Sunset Highway caught fire Wednesday morning. WENATCHEE - The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is about to extend its reach well beyond Chelan and Douglas counties. The Chelan Douglas Port Authority is getting written commitment - an interlocal agreement - from all partners who've agreed to pay for a feasibility study on a possible Regional Sports Complex. Each is charged with an organized crime operation, money laundering and promoting prostitution. Driver . Around 8:27 a.m . First arriving units found a wind driven fire burning in arborvitaes up a steep hillside directly into a large home. The board announced Wednesday evening that Dr. Kory Kalahar will be offered a contract to be interim Superintendent for a period of two-years. 231 N. Wenatchee Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801 The News and Talk Station for North Central Washington - Newsradio 560 KPQ KPQ News and Talk serves North Central Washington 16,514 people like this 18,499 people follow this http://www.kpq.com/ (509) 665-6565 newswenatchee@cherrycreekradio.com Closed now 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 'The Voice' will return for season 23 with two new coaches taking over John Legend and Gwen Stefanis big red chairs! Shannon Sharpe and Andre Iguodala discuss the epic NBA Finals battles between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. DESERT AIRE - Two local volunteers living in Desert Aire, just south of Mattawa, have been putting in a lot of time and energy in finding a way to dress up to 200 prom-bound Wahluke High School girls for free. I'm very disappointed because I thought we got along rather well. The Wenatchee Valley experienced bright sunshine Friday morning, a sharp contrast to conditions at Snowqualmie and Stevens passes where heavy snow required required vehicles not equipped with all/four-wheel drive to strap chains onto tires. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Okanogan County, WA local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community. Washington State Patrol's Chris Thorson spoke to KVEW this week, providing more details about the crash that killed two children on I-82. The Chelan County Court documents offer more details on the investigation that spanned from Kennewick to Tacoma. There were also locations in Seattle, Graham, Olympia, Marysville and Federal Way. The Office of Forensic Mental Services for the Department of Social and Health Services has determined a burglary suspect is competent to stand trial. Wenatchee Panthers Athletics on the App Store The show also will feature the popular Horn and Antler Competition, sponsored by Cabelas. I stumbled upon the best value for food in Wenatchee Valley. 37-year-old Kenneth Crabtree was arrested on Jan. 24, 2022, for violating a no-contact order between a 12-year-old child when he was in Okanogan County Jail. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government Driver released from jail after Whittier crash that injured recruits, Felony charges filed against driver in chase through OC, LA, Whittier crash that injured recruits believed to be intentional, Video shows SUV plowing into law-enforcement recruits in Whittier, Whittier crash: Injuries range from broken bones to loss of limbs, SUV slams into jogging law-enforcement recruits in Whittier. East Wenatchee man indicted on federal drug charges Orondo home burned down after controlled burn 116-unit apartment complex proposed outside East Wenatchee, examiner to review Housing subdivisions proposed in Chelan, Malaga East Wenatchee man sues DCSO over intersection collision Escamillas first day as the new Suicide Prevention Coordinator will be March 13. Wenatchee News | Wenatchee, WA Kennewick massage business searched for human trafficking | Tacoma News Their obstacle was a formidable one the first-seed Nooksack Valley Pioneers. The economy has delivered good news. Grand theft suspects ditch car, run into Whittier Walmart YAKIMA A win Thursday morning was the only route to the State 1A Girls Basketball semifinals for Cashmere. A Malaga resident accused of trafficking fentanyl into the Wenatchee valley will now be facing federal charges in the Eastern District Court of Washington in Spokane. And even though no one was supposed to be living in the building, Yan had previously insisted on keeping a bathtub inside what was previously a house. I recently wrote about my dream of starting up a tiki bar here in Wenatchee, wondering if a tiki bar could actually be successful. The Washington apple-themed contest will grant over $1750 cash in student prizes. They also heard from someone who went to that massage business by mistake and saw dirty dishes and appliances used for cooking food. An advertisement with suggestive images and offering sexual services appeared in online searches for the business, according to court documents. The roadway fully. Lady Cardinals had a tremendous game agents Wenatchee Valley last night, with Sollei Elletson putting 20 points on the board, and the team collectively having 44 rebounds throughout the night. Wenatchee News University of Idaho to demolish house where students were murdered News One of three climbers killed in avalanche near Leavenworth recovered; others to remain on peak for weeks Feb 24, 2023 Confluence Health changes COVID-19 vaccination policy to allow return of unvaccinated employees Updated 3 hrs ago Back to the Seahawks? The booth will be open from 11:00am until 7:00pm Friday, Ma. Several WA State officials don't think it's a bad idea. Depending on who you ask, the death of a 6-year-old boy and 8-year-old girl could have been prevented if it weren't for the state's new police pursuit law. I love the warm, sunny longer days. On Feb. 24, Douglas County Hearing Examiner Andrew Kottkamp held a public hearing on the approximately 14-acre multi family residential development, owned by Gateway Opportunity Zone Operating Business LLC. A second suspect in a Wenatchee shooting death from last summer has a $5 million bail after making an initial court appearance in Chelan County. Shannon theorizes that LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and the Cavs were not going to lose to the Warriors again if they did not add Kevin Durant. WENATCHEE - Police on both sides of the Columbia River are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Monday afternoon. News - Wenatchee Bighorns The business owner and a customer reported hearing what sounded like sex coming from the massage parlor and reported it to the property manager. In total, 68 stories have been published about East Wenatchee which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. 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Wenatchee | yoursourceone.com - iFIBER One News The actor had suffered a brain aneurysm on Feb. 18 at his home in Los Angeles. Colleen Johnson killed in tragic Ave Barber Shop accident in Wenatchee The Douglas County Hearing Examiner accepted an apartment complex plan that would add 116 units to East Wenatchee on Monday. Wenatchee police Capt. If you had a simple wedding for financial reasons, you can always RENEW your vows in a grand fashion. Okanogan County, WA News | NewsBreak Okanogan County, WA She told investigators that Yan and Yang acted strange even before the Mission Street location opened. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. News | yoursourceone.com The two will face off following a promo from Jungle Boy on Friday's Rampage. So what are the tallest buildings in Wenatchee? Valdez, who is 27, was A Wenatchee man charged with second-degree rape and unlawful imprisonment in 2021 is free after being found not guilty in Chelan County Superior Court. COULEE CITY - A Florida-based renewable energy company has big plans for a large area just east of Coulee City. WASHINGTON (AP) COVID-19's originsremain hazy. Things really took off when other American fast-food restaurant chains, including Roy Rogers, Chick-fil-A and Popeyes jumped on board with Popeyes being the vender everyone seems to talk about. Newsradio 560 KPQ - Home - Facebook You'll Want to Be Inside the Yakima Sundome, Fired For Vaccine Refusal? Linhui Yan, 60, is the owner of the Clearwater Avenue storefront raided by Kennewick police and federal agents Wednesday morning, according to court documents. A jury issued its verdict acquitting 26-year-old David Ernesto Lopez on Friday, shortly after a two-day trial wrapped up. Most of the massage businesses listed in the court documents were on a website that investigators described as being like the Yelp of illicit massage parlors. WENATCHEE A 17-year-old was sentenced Wednesday to more than nine years in prison in a drive-by shooting in August in Wenatchee. It's frozen, and you can ski on it. And then the customer would receive a text with the location of the nearest parlor. The outbreak is currently among 55 people in 19 states including Washington state where officials say one person has died. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about, Looking for a source we don't already have? Former FTX executive Nishad Singh pleads guilty to charges related to crypto exchange's collapse, As an Illinois auto factory closes, layoffs and economic worries extend into surrounding city, Canned shrimp sold at major retailers across four states recalled over health concerns, Airlines are changing thousands of flight schedules: What you need to know, Financial aid startup Frank founder fires back at JP Morgan Chase. In total, 2,622 stories have been published about Wenatchee which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Two tag team matches have been announced. Lifting the emergency declarations does not automatically mean that all COVID-19-related restrictions will immediately go away. Since they have the basic necessities of life taken away, they are at the mercy of the person who is exploiting them in order to survive.. Valdez, who is 27, was A Wenatchee man charged with second-degree rape and unlawful imprisonment in 2021 is free after being found not guilty in Chelan County Superior Court. Some requirements such as mandatory mask-wearing at health care facilities are state orders, not county ones, she added. Red Apple fire near Wenatchee threatens hundreds of homes; evacuations Or T-Mobile Park or Lumen Field? August 8, 2022 Body of missing kayaker recovered in the Little Wenatchee River The body of a man who went missing after reportedly going over a waterfall in his kayak in the Little Wenatchee. Some WA State Lawmakers Want You To Drive Faster Than 70 MPH, Eight Residents Displaced After Apartment Complex Fire Near Wenatchee Valley College, Hunt fish or hike? After Southern Californias spate of rare storms, is Californias drought over? There are other health officer orders that arent done under emergency declaration.. According to the Washington State Attorney Generals Office, the state is a hotbed for the recruitment, transportation, and sale of people for labor. That can range from mail-order brides, to sex workers to domestic workers. The Polar Plunge was held Friday afternoon at Walla Walla Point Park to raise funds and awareness support for the athletes. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The local music venue will be one of many stops for The Lumineers during their 2023 BRIGHTSIDE World Tour. Several WA State officials don't think it's a bad idea. Weather 5C Friday -2 | 7C Saturday -2 | 3C East Wenatchee has made the Top 20 Safest Cities list for 2022 in Washington State according to SafeWise, a home security public advocacy source. Breaking News - News Radio 560 KPQ Abuse survivors, religious leaders and major party politicians were allgatheredto rally for an end to a legal loophole that exempts religious cler, MOSES LAKE - Thursday was another day of 'history in the making' at Grant County International Airport with the very first flight of a hydrogen-powered aircraft that can seat 40. Court documents show a licensed psychologist found that Colchuck Peak sits at the South end of Colchuck Lake approximately 8 miles South of Leavenworth. A Tacoma man suspected of sex trafficking is listed as the owner of as many as 13 massage parlors across the state, including four in Kennewick. So here are the top 5 barsaccording to Yep reviews. Draymond Green responds to recent load management criticism that came from Anthony Edwards. Contact the City News Service newsroom at 310-481-0404 or news@socalnews.com. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from East Wenatchee, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. A Waterville town councilmember will not spend time in jail after being given a suspended sentence in response to his guilty plea. Alphabet Inc's Google is rolling out tests that block access to news content for some Canadian users, the company confirmed on Wednesday, in what it says is a test run of a potential response to the government's online news bill. SPOKANE After a dominant performance over seventh-seeded Rainier in the opening round of the State 2B Girls Basketball Tournament, Okanogan was able to leap into the quarterfinals Thursday night. Javier Valdez is charged with aggravated first-degree murder and first-degree burglary in the death of 18-year-old Yair Flores last August. Latest News Competency evaluation ordered for suspect in Badger Mountain Road killing; Deadly weapon enhancements added to murder charge in 2021 killing near . Which is really sad, because in the spring and summer I am outside as much as possible. OLYMPIA Right turns on red lights will continue in Washington, for at least another year, as a bill that would have restricted those turns has died in the state House. He said he was greeted by a woman who at first gave him a massage and then offered sex acts. By The Associated Press. Despite the serious nature of why were having this event, its always fun and educational.. (The business owner) said it was extremely weird, English wrote in his court affidavit.