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Pete O'Cain

@PeterOCain

editor @wenatcheeworld • usmc • cwu • often confused

 Wenatchee, WA
Joined October 2013
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We've had a lot of great questions about the smoke outside. For a better feel of where the smoke is aloft, take a look at the latest satellite image. The thick white coverage over WA and NE OR is from smoke from Canada's wildfires. #wawx #orwx
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It was a busy AM for our @WSDOT_East avalanche and maintenance crews up on US 2 Stevens Pass. Early-morning avalanche control brought down A LOT of snow and it took some work to clear it all. Big thanks to the crews! Lots of snow on the passes so be prepared!
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A Douglas County Superior Court judge ruled on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former employees who lost their jobs when Confluence Health enforced the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. wenatcheeworld.com/news/loca…
Douglas County judge to dismiss Confluence Health lawsuit

Douglas County judge to dismiss Confluence Health lawsuit

WENATCHEE — A Douglas County Superior Court judge ruled on Friday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by more than 100 former employees who lost their jobs when Confluence Health enforced

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Zachary C. Rutherford of California was killed June 4 after a confrontation with Wenatchee police officers on Western Avenue. Findings from an independent investigation have been sent to the Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/crim…

Investigation of Western Avenue police shooting sent to prosecutor

WENATCHEE — The investigation into a fatal police shooting by Wenatchee police officers in June has been forwarded to the Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Chelan County Commission candidate Shon Smith leads Anne Hessburg by 143 votes after the latest vote count was released Thursday evening. Chelan County Sheriff candidate Mike Morrison maintained a 9% lead over incumbent Brian Burnett. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/elec…
Chelan County races unchanged after latest vote count

Chelan County races unchanged after latest vote count

WENATCHEE — Chelan County commission candidate Shon Smith maintained a small lead over Anne Hessburg after the second round of ballot counts were released Thursday.

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Mike Morrison is ahead of Brian Burnett for Chelan County Sheriff after early general election results were released Tuesday evening. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/morr…
Morrison leading Chelan County sheriff race

Morrison leading Chelan County sheriff race

WENATCHEE — Mike Morrison is ahead of Brian Burnett for Chelan County Sheriff after early general election results were released Tuesday evening.

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This is full on crazy. It's like a river of moisture heading right for us singing, "Can't Stop, Won't Stop." I guess wildfire season is officially over @waDNR? #wawx
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@NOAASatellites4 Nov 2022
This #FullDiskFriday, we are looking at the Pacific via #GOESWest. This Air Mass imagery shows a large atmospheric river streaming into the Pacific Northwest, which will bring heavy rain, possible flooding, mountain snow, and high winds.
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A former Rock Island man won’t serve jail time after he was convicted of conspiring to manufacture a hallucinogen he says was intended for religious ceremonies. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/crim…
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A 68-year-old woman suffered "severe head and groin" injuries following a bear attack Saturday morning in Leavenworth. via @roland_mitchell wenatcheeworld.com/news/woma…
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Please be advised, we are asking the public to avoid the area of Enchantment Park Way off of Commercial Street in Leavenworth due to a recent bear attack. A female was attacked within the last hour. Fish & Wildlife is being called in to assist and for further guidance.
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A motion to suppress evidence in the trial of a Rock Island man accused of killing his wife in 2018 may be heard by the state Supreme Court. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/crim…
State Supreme Court asked to rule on evidence in ongoing Rock Island murder case

State Supreme Court asked to rule on evidence in ongoing Rock Island murder case

WATERVILLE — A motion to suppress evidence in the trial of a Rock Island man accused of killing his wife in 2018 may be heard by the state Supreme Court.

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Born in a cabin outside Methow to “hippie” parents, V. Buck Prib, 28, operates Hungry Mountain Tree Service in Chelan. And he skydives. A lot. To the tune of roughly 2,500 times since 2014. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/loca…

Chelan's V Prib prepares for competitive skydiving

CHELAN — It takes just a little more for V. Buck Prib. Always has.

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Prosser city officials have removed a Halloween contest display about "Karens" from City Hall that some residents found offensive, with some residents claiming it was targeting a specific community leader. yakimaherald.com/news/northw…

‘Karen’ display removed at Prosser City Hall. Was it Halloween fun or ‘grotesque effigy’?

Prosser city officials have removed a Halloween contest display about "Karens" from City Hall that some residents found offensive, with some residents claiming it was targeting a specific community...

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TRAFFIC ALERT! SR 97 is closed near Mp 223 in Orondo for a fatality collision. Roadway is fully blocked, expect delays. Updates to follow.
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Police on Monday arrested a Wenatchee man on suspicion of the Aug. 12 murder of 18-year-old Yair Flores. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/crim…
Man arrested in August homicide in Wenatchee, bail set at $5 million

Man arrested in August homicide in Wenatchee, bail set at $5 million

WENATCHEE — Police on Monday arrested a Wenatchee man on suspicion of the Aug. 12 murder of 18-year-old Yair Flores.

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The injured Mexican citizens were helped after the collision by Norma Gallegos, program director of Hand in Hand Immigration Services. Gallegos recounted their story to The Wenatchee World with their permission. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/loca…
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**Chelan County Sheriff's Office Media Release**
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@NWSSpokane6 Oct 2022
The smoke continues to be very thick in the Lake Wenatchee area, per area web cams and air quality sensors. #wawx #smoke
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The new department responded to its first call Friday afternoon when trash caught fire behind a building at the corner of South Wenatchee Avenue and Kittitas Street. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/loca…

Wenatchee Valley Fire Department merger complete

WENATCHEE — With the last documents signed Friday, the Wenatchee Valley Fire Department is official and available for calls.

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Safe Park provides, as the name indicates, a safe place for unhoused people to park and live out of their RVs. The city of Wenatchee is exploring options for a second site. via @PeterOCain wenatcheeworld.com/news/loca…
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