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Jason Taylor
Wenatchee Valley Bitcoin Miner Says Chelan PUD Bill Up 80%
Bitcoin mining operations in Chelan County will start paying more money than all other customers for the electricity they use beginning July 1.
The County PUD Commissioners recently approved the move that gradually increases their energy costs by about 29 percent over several years...
Organizers Say 4,000 People Attended Wenatchee Pride Festival
Organizers of the Wenatchee Pride Festival say this year's gathering is a success.
They're estimating that more than 4,000 people attended the fest at Memorial Park Saturday.
Master of Ceremonies Matthew Pippin says it was mostly a positive event...
Hydroplane Races Return to Soap Lake for Father’s Day
Regional events over this Father's Day weekend include the annual Soap Lake Regatta.
The hydroplane races take place Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with free admission both days.
The Soap Lake Fathers Day Spectacular is sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association and operated by the the Seattle Drag & Ski Sprint Boat Association.
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Grant PUD Proposing New Transmission Lines to Improve Service in Quincy Area
Grant County Commissioners are considering a $140 million project to increase capacity and reliability in the Quincy area.
PUD staff made a public presentation this week of the Commissioners Tuesday presented commissioners with their preferred routes for three new transmission lines that will increase electrical capacity and improve reliability
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