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I've always thought the Coast Hotel, our nextdoor neighbor, was the tallest building in Wenatchee. I was wrong. It's the second tallest in town. So what are the tallest buildings in Wenatchee? Lets count em down, Ryan Seacrest style. #6 The Chelan County Courthouse Built in 1924...

Thanksgiving is upon us here in the United States. Since 1942, We Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving on the 4th Thursday in November. It marks the Pilgrims giving thanks for their first Fall-time harvest in the Autumn of 1621. In Canada, Thanksgiving happens on the 2nd Monday of October...

One of my favorite childhood Christmas presents was an Evel Knievel toy motorcycle that you would power up by hand. After revving it up for 5 to 10 seconds, the toy motorbike -  with a helmeted Evel Knievel doll would launch across the living room over a homemade ramp and launch into a pyramid of empty soda pop cans. ...

The Story of the Gorge Amphitheater 754 Silica Road NW. You probably won’t recognize the world-famous place by just the address. Many of you reading this have visited this world-class music venue. Originally named the Champs de Brionne Music Theater from 1986 to 1993. MCA ...

Why Have Plans for a Wenatchee-to-SFO Nonstop Flight Stalled? Five years ago, in 2018, it seemed hopeful that a nonstop commercial flight from EAT to SFO (Pangborn to San Francisco) would actually happen. The United States Department of Transportation awarded a grant of $750,000 to match the upswell of community support for just the idea of the Wenatchee Valley connecting to the Bay Area... Read M

Why is it Called Leavenworth? Leavenworth, Washington’s early name was Icicle Flats. It's the early 1880s and settlers who made their way across America saw the breathtaking Enchantments and surrounding ridges and decided to stay and trade with the local native tribes. At t...

5 Roads in Washington, Oregon & Idaho - Worst in the Nation There are many reasons for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho residents dislike driving to work or getting away for the weekend.  The aggravating driver doing 5 miles under the speed limit in the left lane, and countless hours of sitting in holiday traffic. Five stre...

Pay extra attention to your dog in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho over the coming holidays. There are reports of a mysterious illness impacting dogs in these Pacific Northwest states and 7 other states nationwide. According to reports, the dogs are getting sick with a mysterious respiratory illness...

How Did the Washington Town - Royal City Get its Name? Royal City was founded in 1956 and officially incorporated as an official city on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 1962 (US Department of Interior)  The municipality used to be called “Royal Flats” - because of the area it sits upon: Royal Slope.  “Royal Slope” is a ...

Warning: Live in Washington? Stop Sending Checks in the Mail! If you’re like me and have tossed a check in a mailbox - You’re placing yourself at risk for fraud.  Checks are a common gift for birthdays, weddings, and graduations. Mailing a check...