Thursday, August 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The former Wenatchee Police Station is available for purchase again after a potential buyer terminated the agreement within the 30-day feasibility period. The Wenatchee World
- ➤ Wenatchee is using federal funds to add ADA ramps and repave intersections on 1st Street to improve accessibility and road conditions. KPQ
- ➤ The Bloom Flowery in Wenatchee reopens at a new location after an unexpected closure, eager to serve its community once more. The Wenatchee World
- ➤ The Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan-Douglas Counties reignites its 'Buy a Garden Brick' fundraiser to finalize its community garden project. The Wenatchee World
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Neftali Ponce-Contreras was arrested in Wenatchee for a hit-and-run that injured a bicyclist, identified through video evidence. KPQ
- ➤ The North Central Washington Special Investigations Unit completed an investigation into a December shooting at a Wenatchee VA clinic by Troy McMaster, who was in mental distress and later pleaded guilty to reduced charges. KPQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pioneer Fire has grown to nearly 38,500 acres threatening Stehekin with firefighters employing fire retardant materials and strategic fire lines to protect the community. KPQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A judge ruled that 82 former employees suing Confluence Health for terminating them over COVID-19 vaccination refusal must disclose their religious beliefs, despite objections on privacy grounds. KPQ
SHOP NEWS
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