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Can A McDonald's Meal Really Help Relieve Migraines?
I don't suffer from migraines but I have loved ones that do. Some of my family afflicted by the debilitating headaches take a prescribed medicine to mange them.
A new emerging trend to alleviate the pain has emerged in recent months that involves the world's most popular fast food chain and two American classics.
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You Can Volunteer for the Serve Wenatchee BIG Wenatchee Yard Sale
The annual "Big Wenatchee Yard Sale" to prevent homelessness in the Wenatchee Valley is next weekend.
Serve Wenatchee and Eastmont Community Church hold the annual event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31. The non-profit organization says they want as many people as possible to show up and shop, adding there will be some great items for sale...

Two Caregivers Accused Of Stealing From Blind Elderly Ellensburg Man
Two women are facing theft charges after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly Ellensburg man.
The Ellensburg Daily Record reports prosecutors say the women, who worked for the blind and bed-ridden 87-year-old in March and April of 2023, accessed the man's bank accounts and took the money to pay for rent and other personal expenses...

New Feeding Ban For Washington Deer And Elk To Combat CWD
A new Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife rule bans the feeding of some wildlife.
The rule went into effect May 17th to prevent the feeding of deer, elk and moose. The ban is aimed at preventing the spread of disease when wildlife gather in the same location to eat food placed by humans.
The ban i...

Community Foundation of NCW Provides $144,000 to Okanogan County
Various non-profits and charitable organizations in Okanogan County receive funding from the Community Foundation of North Central Washington.
The new Legacy Fund Grant program provides $144,000 to 37 different entities in Okanogan County tackling food security, housing, education, community enrichment, and more...

The local Lake Chelan radio stations have been sold.
Three radio stations that serve the Lake Chelan Valley have been sold.
Chelan Valley Media Group announced the sale of radio stations KOZI AM, KOZI FM and KZAL FM on May 16th to AudioSphere LLC in Manson, Washington. The sale is awaiting the Federal Communication Commission's approval, expected later this summer...

This Area Forest is Moving to a Cashless Fee System
Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time of year to go outdoors and hit the trails.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Goes Mostly Cashless for Holiday Weekend
With that, the U.S. Forest Service announces the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is moving to primarily cashless collections this holiday weekend...

Meet Lucky: The Inspiring Tripod Akita In Wenatchee
Meet Lucky, a brave pup who is resilient boy and has a heart full of love.
You see Lucky is a tripod, after a recent surgery and leg amputation, but Lucky is still in high spirits and ready to take on the world. Despite his challenges, he is still as sweet, affectionate and playful as ever. His per...

Legislative Town Hall: Hear What Your Legislators Are Working For
Area state legislators are hosting a legislative town hall next month.
12th district Rep. Brian Burnett (R-Wenatchee), Sen. Keith Goehner (R-Dryden), and 12th district Rep. Mike Steele (R-Chelan) invite community members to a legislative wrap-up and town hall from 6 to 7:30 p...

Man Arrested After Police Standoff, Questioned In Connection To Murder Investigation
Police in Grant County have arrested a man wanted in connection to a murder investigation.
The Quincy Police Department says the arrest was made last Thursday afternoon in the 8000 block of State Route 281 (SR-281), where they reportedly approached the man about possibly having witnessed the fatal shooting of another man in the 200 block of I Street Southwest the previous morning...