Local

When tourists come to visit Seattle for the first time, they come with an itinerary in hand. Usually, these include the most popular tourist traps, like the Space Needle, walking along the Pier on Alaskan Way, and perhaps sneaking in some Dick's Burgers...

Businesses that win “World’s Best” are highlighted by the local people who have taken the time to vote for their favorite gift shop, chiropractor, toy store, and even, Best Radio Station. Banners get made for the different winners, and “bragging rights” (humbly of course). Remember this is a vote by the people, making it highly respectable, and helps highlight companies that just plain rock. Just to be nominated is a really cool feeling. It’s like, “Hey! Someone noticed us!”

The Wenatchee Bighorns Pro Basketball team has been really awesome for the community by bringing the kids into all the action. After the game, the kids were able to come onto the court and get pictures with the players along with signatures.

Not many things are cooler for someone to graduate high school, head to a college for a sport and make it in that sport with you team into big tournaments, and thennnn being able to play one of those games close to your hometown!

Judith Barrett Lawson, a name you may not know, but you will after you read this!

This visiting writer event will be located at Grove Recital Hall on March 7 from 1-2 p.m.

Washington, State Basketball Tournaments are in full swing! With local schools like Cashmere, Brewster and Ellensburg fighting for the shot at a state title! As this has been written, games are being played. Please check out the link provided below for all the current action.

There’s something to say about small town businesses but it’s another to talk about this particular place. The pharmacy portion is awesome, and you can find just about anything you may need for a cut, scrape or even have your doctor send the prescription over. One thing really special though is the genuine Soda Fountain.

Aplets and Cotlets, you’ve either had them, and love them, or have had them and didn’t know what they were called. Or maybe you are rarity and haven’t tried them at all! Well lucky for you, you can!

Spontaneity, a word we use when we have either just done something spontaneous or are about to. I love being spontaneous and making memories that you’d not expect. In the Wenatchee Valley alone, I have been able to be my spontaneous self with the help of some really cool Local businesses!  ...