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 First of all, it’s When-NATCH-eee, not When-NAW-CHEE. You can always tell someone is not from around here when they mispronounce Wenatchee …or the big town of Spokane.   Here’s a rhyme to help you remember both: I’ll never forget when Duran Duran Once played a concert in Spokane  (Duran Duran played at the Spokane Opera House on March 5th, 2005) Or how about The Beatles wrote songs that were ver

Snow Expected to Pile Up in the Mountain Passes If you’re planning a trip across the Cascade Mountains - in either direction, we advise you to check with the Washington Department of Transportation Mountain Pass reports first.  We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and compiled the weekend weather forecasts and links to click for real-time updates on all four major mountain passes (Blewett, Snoqual

The History of Train Travel through Stevens Pass On September 18, 1889, the name of the old Minneapolis & St. Cloud Railroad Company was changed to the Great Northern Railway Company.  The mission of connecting Minneapolis/St. Paul with Seattle via the Rocky Mountains and Stevens Pass became a reality - in the summer of 1893.  ...

Early last week, the Penticton Vees Hockey Club announced the signing of a very familiar name to fans of the Wenatchee Wild’s BCHL era. Former Wenatchee Wild forward Cade Littler signed on and joined the Vees immediately. LIttler now wears #10 for Penticton. In h...

This past January, Mission Ridge ski instructor Otto Ross celebrated his 97th birthday. With Mission Ridge kicking off the season just after Thanksgiving, Otto is back at it, for his 72nd year teaching kids and adults how to ski! Both of my kids learned how to ski at Mission Ridge...

Another Reason to Shop in NCW - Seattle Ranks Last for Holiday Shopping Are you tempted to drive over the mountains to shop for Christmas?  Seattle was named the worst holiday shopping experience in the country - according to Bankrate which looked into:  Affordability Purchasing power Accessibility to shopping How much do you typically spend on your family and close friends? The Na...

Eight Washington Individuals Made the Forbes Richest 400 Technically, I see seven current Washington residents listed on the Forbes Top 400 list of the richest in America. Amazon head man, Jeff Bezos (listed as the #2 richest behind Elon Musk) recently announced in early November that he’s moving to Miami, Florida. (Edi...

Report Says Washington Residents Have a Longer Life Expectancy Will you live a longer life depending on where you live? Yes, perhaps. Federal data released in August of 2023, from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and the Census Bureau, found: * Hawaii has the highest overall ranking of all 50 states (and the District of Columbia) with a life expectancy of 80.7 y...

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...

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...