Wenatchee City Council Swears in Mayra Navarro Gomez
New Wenatchee City Councilmember Mayra Navarro Gomez brings a holistic approach to tackling homelessness and critical infrastructure needs.
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Wenatchee Takes First Step To Build Fence Around Troubled Overpass
The City of Wenatchee took its first steps to erect a fence around the area of the State Route 285 overpass at the west end of the Sen. George Sellar Bridge on Thursday.
Crews from the City's Parks, Public Works, and Police Departments worked to prep and clean the grass-covered knolls and pedestrian accesses at the location and escorted several homeless people from the property...
Supreme Court Ruling: Impact on City Laws, Homeless Population
Recent Supreme Court decision may lead to more stringent laws on outdoor sleeping.
Annual Homeless Point In Time Count Marks Overall Increase In Homelessness
The results of this year's Homeless Point In Time Count for Chelan and Douglas Counties are in, and the numbers indicate a slightly bleaker picture than last year.
The 2024 count surveyed 141 people who are experiencing homelessness in the two-county area, marking an increase of 16...
City of Wenatchee Grants More Funds into Second Safe Park
This would increase the total contract cost to $2,090,554.36, from the original cost of $1,529,127.29, and extended it into Dec. 2024.
City of Wenatchee Silently Bans RV Parking on City Streets
The council unanimously approved two new laws pertaining RV parking, or any occupant living in their vehicle/trailer.