Posts Tagged ‘Wenatchee Valley’
Our Valley Our Future Releases Report On Local Housing Shortage
How will the Greater Wenatchee Area contend with continued growth, especially when its already facing a housing shortage and space to build? A new report from Our Valley Our Future out today has some recommendations, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreLocal High School Graduation Rates Above State Average – Part 1
High school graduation rates are a key indicator in determining the ability and strength of a school to prepare its students for life after high school. KOHO 101 takes an in-depth look at local rates at high schools across the Wenatchee Valley. In part one of our two part series, Marcus Bellissimo looks at graduation…
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Sick of the Smoke? Cooler Temps, Cleaner Air Coming to NCW This Weekend
Cooler temperatures, cleaner air and a chance of rain? No, it’s not a fairy tale, weather-wise, it’s what could be happening this weekend. Marcus Bellissimo reports. Photo: The morning visible satellite image shows widespread smoke across the Pacific Northwest, keeping skies hazy and smoky. National Weather Service, Spokane
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Wash. Air Quality Concerns Go Beyond Smoky Wildfire Season
Another day today of hazardous air in the Wenatchee Valley and much of the state. A new report “Trouble In The Air” finds some of Washington’s cities experienced a month or more of polluted air days in 2016. Pollutants such as particulate matter and ground-level ozone can have serious health effects. Eric Tegethoff reports. Photo: SounderBruce/Flickr
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New 59er Diner Rolling Through Wenatchee Valley Today On Cross-Country Trip To Coles Corner
As the old saying goes, the more things change the more they stay the same. And sometimes, everything new is old again. That’s the case with the new 59er Diner located on Highway 2 at Coles Corner. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Excessive Heat Watch, Health Advisory In Effect With Highs Hitting 106
This hot summer is about to get hotter. With temperatures well into the triple digits today and tomorrow, national meteorologists and state health officials are both issuing heat advisories. Marcus Bellissimo reports. Photo: National Weather Service, Spokane
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‘Iconic Landmark’ Ohme Gardens Gets New Director – A Chat With Nena Howell
Ohme Gardens – a nine-acre wooded garden – was built in 1929 and operated privately by the Ohme family for over 60 years. The Gardens are now under the stewardship of Chelan County, which has been looking for a new director after the retirement of Mike Short. They found that person in Nena Howell. She officially took…
Read MoreFrom John Adams To Wenatchee Valley – 242 Years Of Celebrating 4th of July
The 4th of July is a day in which Americans commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, breaking from British rule and forming a new nation. Marcus Bellissimo reports on how we’ve celebrated in the past and festivities today in North Central Washington.
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Complete Burn Planned For Sunnyslope Orchard Infected With Fire Blight
Fire Blight is a bacteria that attacks fruit trees and can destroy and entire orchard in a single season. There is no known cure and the best form of prevention is to remove infected trees from the area. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Study Finds Outdoor Recreation Increases Positive Body Image
Wenatchee Valley residents know well the vast opportunities for outdoor recreation in the area, along with the benefits getting outside can bring. But new research finds taking a hike makes people feel better about their bodies as well, as Dan Langager reports.
Read MoreLink Transit Likely Seeking Local Sales Tax Increase To Expand Bus Service
In order to expand bus service to Sundays, add routes, ride-sharing and more, Link Transit will likely ask voters to approve a small tax increase to the local sales tax, bringing in up to $5 million more to their operating budget. Link’s board meeting next week will discuss putting a measure to the voters in February. Marcus…
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