2021 was recorded as having the hottest temperatures of all time

2021 was recorded as having the hottest temperatures of all time spurred by the heat wave in late-June, early-July. That’s according to the National Weather Service office in Spokane which released a ‘year in review’ report on Monday. Meteorologists reported record breaking triple digit temps between June 25 and July 4 in Ephrata, Wenatchee and … Read more

Christmas day parking pandemonium leave police perplexed

LEAVENWORTH – A Christmas day parking pandemonium left police perplexed. Ten cars were parked illegally in the right-hand turn lane near Sherbourne Street, prompting a response from WSDOT who dispatched State Troopers to US 2 in Leavenworth. When the Trooper arrived motorists had moved their vehicles before the officer could have them towed. -0-

Eyman, accused of violating Washington’s campaign finance laws facing court-ordered sale of assets

SEATTLE (AP) – Initiative promoter Tim Eyman, who earlier this year was found liable for years of violations of Washington’s campaign finance laws and owes the state more than $5 million, is facing the court-ordered sale of his assets. Eyman has missed his last four monthly payments, and according to the Seattle Times a U.S. … Read more

After being canceled due to COVID-19 Waypoint’s annual Chess Tournament set to return in 2022

EPHRATA – After being canceled last year due to COVID-19, the Waypoint Foundation annual Scholastic Chess Tournament is set to return in 2022. The tournament is being held on Feb. 5 at Parkway School in Ephrata. COVID protocols will be in place, and waivers will be required of all participants, according to a statement from … Read more

New COVID deaths reported by Chelan-Douglas Health District

EAST WENATCHEE – The Chelan-Douglas Health District on Wednesday reported another five COVID-19 deaths. Four deaths were Chelan County residents, including a man in his 50s, a woman in her 60s, and two women in their 70s. The other death was a Douglas County woman in her 70s, according to the health district. All five … Read more

As holiday shopping season continues consumers warned about scams

From “paying it forward” pyramid gift schemes to fake temporary holiday jobs offers, and emails claiming ‘you’re a winner,’ as the holiday shopping season continues consumers are being warned about scams ramping up. The number one holiday scam, according to the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker Risk Report, is the misleading advertisement you see while … Read more