Slices of Wenatchee Wenatchee World

Today - we’ll focus on the opioid crisis and efforts to combat rising overdose deaths in our community.

And later - A 28-year-old woman of East Wenatchee was found dead in her apartment Tuesday night after East Wenatchee police responded to a welfare check and discovered a small boy at home, alone, and crying.
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Today - Douglas County has recently taken action to close the tasting room and event space at Bianchi Vineyards.

And later -  We’re joined by the Wenatchee World’s Oscar Rodriguez as he talks about an event focused on addiction resources.
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Today - Joseph Hunter knows firsthand the challenges of recovering from opioid addiction. Now, he and other local advocates are more hopeful about the available help for people battling addiction.

And later - After a thorough search for an interim director, the Numerica Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee, or NPAC for short, has announced that Katie Grove will step into the role starting mid-June.
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Today - Touch Of Soul, a former catering business, has brought authentic Cajun cuisine to KAOS Bar and Nightclub.

And later - The Webb Fire near East Wenatchee was contained Tuesday evening after burning 554 acres.
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Today - Tyler Chambers owns approximately 66 acres near the end of No. 1 Canyon Road, a property he acquired after a decade-long search for his family's dream home. However, for the past three years, Chambers' earthmoving and grading work has been a point of contention.

And later -  The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority has plans for a New Indoor Firing Range.
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Today - After 82 years of fostering fellowship and community service among local educators, the Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is closing its doors.

And later - A newly-created nonprofit, OUT North Central Washington, launched its inaugural Equity in Leadership Summit at Wenatchee Valley College on Friday
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