Wenatchee Medicaid spending on chemotherapy drugs climbs to $484,599 in 2024
In 2024, Wenatchee Medicaid providers billed $484,599 for chemotherapy drugs, marking a 545% increase over the prior year’s total.
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Rep. Kim Schrier honors veterans on Memorial Day and discusses diabetes legislation
Rep. Kim Schrier marked Memorial Day by honoring veterans at Tahoma National Cemetery in tweets posted on May 25–26, 2026.
2 gas stations in cities throughout Douglas County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 16
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.
Wenatchee Valley College allocates $142,339 for women’s basketball in 2024
Wenatchee Valley College in Washington allocated $142,339 to women’s basketball teams in 2024, which is $533,290 below the state average of $675,629, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wenatchee Medicaid dental service spending rises to $1,276,326 in 2024
In 2024, Medicaid dental service claims in Wenatchee totaled $1,276,326, a 0.9% increase from the prior year.
Lowest regular gas price in Chelan County hits $5.25 for week ending May 16
In Chelan County, the week’s lowest regular gas price was $5.25 per gallon as of the week ending May 16.
Rep. Kim Schrier addresses rural health care and Hanford cleanup funding concerns
U.S. Representative Kim Schrier used her social media platform on May 19-20, 2026 to discuss rural hospital struggles in Washington state, condemn a hate crime against Muslims in San Diego, and oppose proposed funding cuts for Hanford’s nuclear…
2024 sees Chelan County investing $148,886 in men’s basketball teams
Men’s basketball teams from Chelan County received $148,886 during the 2024 season, up 0.8% from the previous year.
How many FDA citations were issued in cities within Chelan County in 2025
There were two companies in cities associated with Chelan County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county in 2025, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).