wenatchee
Crews Continue Battle Against Wenatchee Fire
Firefighters working overnight to protect homes from a 500-acre wildfire near Wenatchee prevented any more structures from being lost, a spokesman said Monday.
Best of the September Harvest Festivals in WA
With the coming of fall, the air gets crisp, the leaves turn, the pumpkins ripen, and there are celebrations to be had! Here are some of our September favorites.
WA State Politicians Draw from Excess Campaign Cash
With their excess campaign cash, politicians in Washington state often return money to donors, forward it to their political party, or donate it to charity. Some, however, decide to use the funds for other things: alcohol, iPads or auto repairs.
Best WA Whitewater Rafting Adventures
With lots of mountain snowpack, rivers that both flow lazily and roar with whitewater, Washington state has the water, nature and fun to take you on your next rafting adventure!
Best U-Pick Peaches in Washington
It’s time for those yellow, fuzzy, juicy peaches! We’ve waited all year for peach cobbler, peach ice cream and peach pie! Washington grows some of the most delectable peach varieties, too! Whether it’s at the market or in the orchard, here are places you can go to pick a pail of peaches!
Best Places for U-Pick Cherries in WA
Washington is the largest supplier of cherries in the United States, and exports them to places like China, Korea, Australia, Brazil and Japan. July is the perfect month for picking this gorgeous (and tasty) Washington fruit! Here are some of our favorite u-pick spots.
WA Alcoa Plant Celebrates 60 Years
The Pacific Northwest aluminum industry supplied roughly 40 percent of the nation’s aluminum in its heyday in the 1980s, with 10 plants producing the pliable, lightweight metal for everything from war planes to soda cans. Alcoa is offering free plant tours Saturday to celebrate the 60th anniversary.
Best Weekend Road Trips in WA June 8 – 10
Strawberries, Prospectors, the Wenatchee River and Flag Day…. all reasons for a weekend filled with festivals and celebrations! Hop in the car and head out of Seattle to catch one or more of these great events.
Best Road Trip Adventures in WA May 4 – 6
Ready to hit the road for some adventure this weekend? The Apple Blossom Festival, Lilac Bloomsday, Irrigation Festival and Cinco de Mayo are all happening this weekend in WA!
Best Road Trips This Weekend April 27 – 29
It’s weekend celebrating the beauty of the Northwest! From tulips and lilacs, to music, NW history, culture and our community. Pick an adventure and hit the road!
