Crop insurance vital in light of current economic and weather conditions

Posted by Empire Press on Oct 12, 2017 in Agriculture & Business, All Content, Contributing Writers, News, Voices | Comments Off on Crop insurance vital in light of current economic and weather conditions As part of a recent Farm Bill Policy Reform Summit in Washington D.C., groups including The R Street Institute, Taxpayers for Common Sense, The Heritage Foundation and other like-minded groups have called for policy changes to the Farm Bill that the Washington Association of Wheat Growers (WAWG) finds short-sided and will ultimately harm the farming community and rural America.
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Washington PTSA hosts screening of documentary film

Posted by Empire Press on Oct 12, 2017 in All Content, Communities, News, Other Communities, Schools | Comments Off on Washington PTSA hosts screening of documentary film WENATCHEE — Washington Elementary PTSA is hosting a public screening of “Underwater Dreams” on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. The documentary tells the story of how kids of undocumented Mexican immigrants learned how to build an underwater robot from parts purchased at a home improvement store, and defeat engineering powerhouse MIT in the...
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Big Screen movie series starts new season

Posted by Empire Press on Oct 12, 2017 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, News, Other Communities | Comments Off on Big Screen movie series starts new season WENATCHEE — The Numerica Performing Arts Center begins its monthly Movies on the Big Screen series for 2017-18 with two presentations this month. “The NeverEnding Story” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12. The 1984 family adventure-drama is about a troubled boy who dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book. It stars Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver,...
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Christian group will appear in Orondo

Posted by Empire Press on Oct 11, 2017 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, Food & Religion, News, Orondo | Comments Off on Christian group will appear in Orondo ORONDO — The Allegiance Trio, a Christian music group from Nashville, will appear at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Orondo Community Church, 13966 Highway 2. The a cappella group, with roots deep in the church, performs with “humor and heart” for an uplifting message of hope. The event is free. A special offering will be taken. For more information, call (509) 670-4186, or...
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‘Coppermine Trip’ will be environmental series presentation

Posted by Empire Press on Oct 11, 2017 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, News, Other Communities | Comments Off on ‘Coppermine Trip’ will be environmental series presentation WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Environmental Film & Lecture Series presents “Coppermine River Trip” at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 127 S. Mission St. Andy Dappen, Neal Hedges, Paul Hessburg and Robbie Scott will give a presentation about their 24-day, 350-mile canoe trip in the Canadian Arctic, complete with photos and poetry. A $5...
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MTW to present ’12 Angry Men’

Posted by Empire Press on Oct 11, 2017 in All Content, Communities, Entertainment, News, Other Communities | Comments Off on MTW to present ’12 Angry Men’ WENATCHEE — Music Theatre of Wenatchee presents “12 Angry Men,” its fall production, Oct. 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Riverside Playhouse in Wenatchee. The play is based on the 1957 American courtroom drama film starring Henry Fonda and tells the story of a jury deliberating the guilt or acquittal of a defendant on the basis of reasonable doubt....
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Report

Posted by Empire Press on Oct 11, 2017 in All Content, Communities, Correspondents, Karen Larsen, News, Sheriff's Report | Comments Off on Douglas County Sheriff’s Report Incidents reported from Sept. 29-Oct. 5
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