Dave Bernstein

David Bernstein is a Brand Manager for Townsquare Media in Wenatchee, WA and has worked in broadcast media in North Central Washington since 1983. He hosts an afternoon talk show and newscast and develops news and lifestyle content for the local network of digital platforms. He is a native Californian but moved to Washington State in the 70's and has made the Wenatchee area home for most of his life.

Chelan County Wildfire Symposium in Wenatchee

Chelan County has experienced some of the most destructive wildfires in state history. The 2025 wildfire season could be equally devastating Our Valley Our Future is presenting a symposium next month where experts will discuss the outlook for the wildfire season, the health impacts of wildfires on residents, and ways for people to prepare and protect themselves, their family, and community. T... R

Pangborn Not Included in Latest Airport Infrastructure Grant Awards….yet.

Washington airports received $66.7M for safety an capacity upgrades in Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG). Pangborn Airport in East Wenatchee was not among the dozen airports to receive a share of the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) funds announced by U...

A Few Surprises as Chelan, Douglas County Candidates Emerge

Races for city council, school board and fire district commissioners are set for the fall elections. After the filing period for candidates ended May 9th, a few primary races with at least three candidates will appear on the August Primary Election ballot but most of the races will materialize in the November General election. ...

Saluting the Best in Regional High School Drama in NCW

The Numerica Performing Arts Center has announced the nominees for the 2025 Annual Apple Awards. The event shines a spotlight and celebrates outstanding achievements in regional high school theater. The annual Apple Awards recognize excellence in both musical and stage play performances at the theater programs in Cashmere, Chelan, Eastmont, Ephrata, Quincy, and Wenatchee. And th...

Man Arrested For Impersonating Law Enforcement near Leavenworth and Dryden

A frightened woman reported a suspicious encounter with what appeared to be a State Trooper or Sheriff's Deputy trying to make a traffic stop. Her actions led to the arrest of a Spokane man for impersonating a law enforcement officer. The woman reported the incidents occurred Thursday evening near Leavenworth about 6:40pm on the Chumstick Highway and a second time near Dryden. ...

Vintage Grace Market in Wenatchee; the Perfect Mother’s Day Weekend Outing

Looking for a Mother's Day weekend activity the whole family will enjoy? Yes, Mother's Day Weekend because Mom's deserve more than a one day celebration. You'll want to attend the Vintage Grace Market on the campus of Grace City Church in Wenatchee. ...

Okanogan Area State Trooper Wins WSP’s Top Award

Trooper Travis Cunningham, who patrols Okanogan County has been awarded the Washington State Patrol's (WSP) Chief Will Bachofner Award. The Chief Will Bachofner award is one of the highest awards given by the Washington State Patrol each year and essentially recognizes the Trooper of the Year in Washington State Trooper Cunningham is assigned to the Okanogan Detachment for District 6 of the WSP Cu

How Hope Chest Supports Local Foster Families in the Wenatchee Valley

Hope Chest is a free clothing store for local foster youth and families in the Wenatchee Valley. The organization collects donations of new or slightly used clothing in good condition and provides it to foster families and kinship providers at no charge...

Why Washington State Wasn’t Supposed to Be Named For The First President

The origins of state names are an interesting look back through history. The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs has compiled an overview of how each of the 50 states were named including one that many of us have never heard of-- the state of Franklin...

Who Is In So Far?; Chelan & Douglas County Candidate Filings Continue

Midway through filing week for public office, few races have materialized as of Wednesday morning, May 7th. Filing week for any office up for election this year runs through Friday, May 9th at 5pm. There are a lot of filings to scan through so I did a review of who is in so far and any emerging races. ...