New weeds to watch for in Douglas County: Scotch Thistle

Posted by Empire Press on Aug 16, 2018 in Agriculture & Business, All Content, Communities, News, Waterville | Comments Off on New weeds to watch for in Douglas County: Scotch Thistle This is the fifth in a series of articles that introduces readers to new weed invaders in Douglas County.
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Grass Valley Fire burns in Douglas, Grant counties

Posted by Empire Press on Aug 16, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Mansfield, News | Comments Off on Grass Valley Fire burns in Douglas, Grant counties MANSFIELD — The Grass Valley Fire burning in Douglas County and parts of Grant County was 40 percent contained as of Monday evening, Aug. 13, according to information provided by the Southeast Washington Interagency Incident Management Team. The fire started just after 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 11, near the intersection of Highways 17 and 172 by Sims Corner, about 12 miles east of Mansfield....
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Lucky Break Boys at Pybus

Posted by Empire Press on Aug 16, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, News, Other Communities | Comments Off on Lucky Break Boys at Pybus WENATCHEE — Are you ready for some toe-tappin’ music to close out your week? The Lucky Break Boys will perform for the next Friday Night Music event at Pybus Market from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 17. The local duo of Jeff Heminger and Bill Dobbins perform a mix of bluegrass, folk and old-time standards, along with some “newer old stuff.” For more information,...
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First-ever free dump day set for unincorporated Douglas County residents

Posted by Empire Press on Aug 16, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Government, News | Comments Off on First-ever free dump day set for unincorporated Douglas County residents From The Wenatchee World EAST WENATCHEE — Douglas County residents — those who live outside any city limits — have a chance to make a free run to the dump for the first time ever. “Residents within city limits have been offered free disposal days in the past because of city contracts with their hauling companies,” said Douglas County Solid Waste Coordinator Becci Piepel. “County...
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Quilt and Fiber Art Festival on Aug. 17-18

Posted by Empire Press on Aug 16, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, News, Other Communities | Comments Off on Quilt and Fiber Art Festival on Aug. 17-18 WENATCHEE — The North Central Washington Quilt Guild presents its Quilt and Fiber Art Festival on Aug. 17-18. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the Town Toyota Center. The festival will feature over 300 quilts on display, a special exhibit, a merchant mall, an artisan consignment shop, a beaded art display, live demonstrations, a silent auction, a quilt raffle and...
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Master Gardeners to host Tomato Gala

Posted by Empire Press on Aug 16, 2018 in Agriculture & Business, All Content, Communities, News, Other Communities | Comments Off on Master Gardeners to host Tomato Gala WENATCHEE — If you love tomatoes, this event is for you. Washington State University Chelan-Douglas Master Gardeners will hold their eighth annual Tomato Gala on Aug. 18. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community Education Garden at the northwest corner of Springwater and Western avenues in Wenatchee. A wide variety of heirlooms, hybrids, cherry and paste tomatoes will be...
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Waterville Town Council | Public hearing on building moratorium draws participation, comment

Posted by Empire Press on Aug 16, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Correspondents, Government, Karen Larsen, News, Waterville | Comments Off on Waterville Town Council | Public hearing on building moratorium draws participation, comment Several Waterville residents turned out Aug. 6 for a public hearing on the six-month building moratorium instituted by the Waterville Town Council in June.
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Stats released for Waterville swim team

Posted by Empire Press on Aug 16, 2018 in All Content, Communities, Correspondents, James Robinson, News, Recreation, Sports, Swimming, Waterville | Comments Off on Stats released for Waterville swim team By James Robinson Empire Press Correspondent Statistics have been announced for Waterville’s H2O swim team for the 2018 summer season. For for the all-league championship meet on July 28, individual swimmers’ points are: Boys (age 8 and under): Branson Barnes, 17 points; Wyatt Williams, 14; Timothy Tonseth, 12; Parker Graden, 4; Konner Kendrick, 4; and Ty Nelson, 4 Girls (8 and...
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