Education
Following Eastmont High School Threat, Chelan Hospital Bomb Scare Deemed Not Credible
A recent threat by a student had Eastmont High School on lockdown Wednesday afternoon. Now an assessment takes place to determine whether the threat was made during a fit of anger or part of something larger. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Apple Blossom Festival Announces Royalty Candidates For 100th Anniversary Pageant
Preparations for the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival’s 100th anniversary are well underway. Selection of the 2019 Festival Royalty begins with the announcement of the 32 young women, from the Wenatchee and Eastmont School Districts, who will compete for a chance to be one of the ten candidates who will then vie for the 100th…
Read MoreWenatchee Valley College Grant Will Make Childcare More Affordable For Students
Juggling childcare while attending school is no small feat, financially or otherwise. A recent grant received by Wenatchee Valley College can help some students cover some of those childcare costs. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreCascade School Dist. Superintendent Motsenbocker Announces Retirement, Community Meetings Next Week
The Superintendent for the Cascade School District had a goal and a timeframe. Once that goal was achieved within five years, it was time to retire. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Local Schools Hosting ‘Hour of Code’ As Part Of Computer Science Awareness Week
This year millions of schools, including dozens in North Central Washington, will take part in activities to raise awareness about opportunities for Computer Science Education, by participating in activities and events like Hour of Code during Computer Science Awareness week December 3-7. The Hour of Code began as a one-hour coding challenge to give students…
Read MoreWenatchee Valley College Omak Campus Celebrating 50th Anniversary
The Community College Act of 1967 saw restrictions against the expansion of community colleges removed by the state legislature. That same year, Wenatchee Valley College expanded into Omak and so this year will see the Omak campus reach a milestone. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Wenatchee Library $40,000 Shy of Capital Campaign Goal, Fundraising Event At Pybus Nov. 30
Friends of the Wenatchee Public Library launched a capital campaign fundraiser last year to raise $1.5 million for a major renovation of the library, which was built in 1959.
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Wenatchee School Board Meeting Today To Decide Timeline For Newman Replacement
Longtime Wenatchee School Board director Dr. Walter Newman announced his resignation from the board Wednesday afternoon, effective immediately. Newman has served on the board for eleven years.
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Our Valley Our Future Seeking Feedback on Potential New Action Plan Projects
The Our Valley Our Future / Nuestro Valle Nuestro Futuro community development initiative has launched a survey to gauge how residents view six projects that may be added to the 2019 version of the Our Valley Action Plan.
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Chelan PUD Launches Hydropower Research Institute
Optimizing hydropower through digital transformation is the goal of a new research institute in Wenatchee. Launched by the Chelan PUD, it has a primary goal – use data analytics to reduce operating costs, avoid outages and minimize maintenance time. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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WVC Center For Entrepreneurship Launches StartUpNCW Program
Entrepreneurship can be an exciting venture. And a new program through Wenatchee Valley College – StartUp NCW – helps with some of the basics for those wishing to go their own way. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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