Slices of Wenatchee

Slices of Wenatchee

Explore the people, news and events that keep the Wenatchee Valley moving forward with Wenatchee World's podcast. Slices of Wenatchee brings you insights into the vibrant Apple Capital of the World three days a week. https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/

Episodes

December 16, 2025 6 mins

Today - A Washington town is cut off as landslides and flooding force evacuations and raise new concerns for recovery.

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Today - Most power has been restored around Leavenworth, but crews are still clearing debris and repairing lines as Chelan County enters the weekend with a cautious eye on the forecast.

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Today - A major funding loss looms for the Wenatchee School District, with staff and student programs likely to feel the impact.

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Today - A failing HVAC system left students and staff at Wenatchee High School struggling through smoke-filled classrooms this fall, as wildfires intensified across North Central Washington.

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Today - A changing retail landscape brings fresh energy to Wenatchee Valley Mall, thanks to a new wave of women- and minority-owned businesses redefining the mall experience.

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Today - A father-son Boy Scout project planted the seeds of a family legacy—one that’s now marking 60 years of Christmas tree traditions in Cashmere.

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Today - Leavenworth lights up for the holidays, and behind the sparkle is a carefully built economy that thrives on winter tourism and festive spending.

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Today - As harvest season winds down in North Central Washington, new data shows just how much agriculture is driving the economy in Chelan and Douglas counties.

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Today: Downtown Wenatchee embraced a festive shade of pink last week as dozens of local shops kicked off the holiday season with a growing national event focused on supporting small businesses.

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Today - A Wenatchee teen traveled across the world to reunite with the bone marrow donor who saved her life — and found family on the other side.

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Today - Coming soon to downtown Wenatchee: a dessert shop expansion with a twist — Zully’s is adding a family-friendly gaming zone just in time for the holidays.

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Today - Ageless love blossomed at East Wenatchee Senior Living, where two residents found each other late in life, and just tied the knot at 83 and 90.

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Today - A Wenatchee jeweler leaves the city behind to build a business rooted in sustainability, creativity, and mountain views.

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Today - A familiar voice, a timeless mission — today we celebrate Dave Herald’s remarkable 50-year career behind the mic and at the heart of his community.

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Today - One Army veteran’s road from six-figure success to homelessness — and how he’s rebuilding his life in East Wenatchee — highlights the power of local support systems.

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Today - Today, a longtime college access program for migrant students has come to an unexpected halt — and the loss of support could ripple far beyond the classroom.

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Today - Food banks across Washington are seeing an overwhelming surge in demand as SNAP benefits stall during the prolonged government shutdown.

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Today - A new WSU research facility and a massive water reservoir project are both under review in the Wenatchee Valley.

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Today - Chelan County moves forward with a $62 million preliminary budget, despite a lingering deficit — and introduces a hiring freeze to tighten the reins.

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Today - Wenatchee schools are bracing for a steep enrollment drop in the years ahead — and officials say it could reshape the district for the next decade.

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