Wenatchee News: Cell Tower Opposition, Fair Vendors, Wildfire Support

Friday, September 11, 2026

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Upper Valley residents have organized opposition to a proposed 120-foot Verizon cell tower, citing concerns about visual impact and potential health effects.

Chelan County Fair organizers reported a record number of vendors for this year's event, which runs through Sunday. The fair features food, animals, rides, and exhibitions.

Washington Congress members publicly supported Chelan County Commissioners' wildfire letter, calling for federal changes in wildfire response strategies.

📄 Source: The Wenatchee World — https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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Upper Valley residents have organized opposition to a proposed 120-foot Verizon cell tower“Upper Valley residents organize opposition to proposed 120-foot Verizon cell tower — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0700 Source: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/upper-valley-residents-organize-opposition-to-proposed-120-foot-verizon-cell-tower/article_b2dae5aa-0b73-484e-8784-443fc488a309.html”
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Upper Valley residents cited concerns about visual impactNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Upper Valley residents cited concerns about potential health effectsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Chelan County Fair organizers reported a record number of vendors for this year's event“The Chelan County Fair runs through Sunday with so much for you to check out. There are vendors, lots of food, tons of animals, fun rides, and exhibitions featuring everything from flowers and vegetables to photos and Legos.”
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The fair runs through Sunday“The Chelan County Fair runs through Sunday with so much for you to check out.”
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The fair features food“There are vendors, lots of food, tons of animals, fun rides, and exhibitions featuring everything from flowers and vegetables to photos and Legos.”
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The fair features animals“There are vendors, lots of food, tons of animals, fun rides, and exhibitions featuring everything from flowers and vegetables to photos and Legos.”
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The fair features rides“There are vendors, lots of food, tons of animals, fun rides, and exhibitions featuring everything from flowers and vegetables to photos and Legos.”
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The fair features exhibitions“exhibitions featuring everything from flowers and vegetables to photos and Legos.”
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Washington Congress members publicly supported Chelan County Commissioners' wildfire letter“Washington Congress members shared their public support in shifting how the federal government approaches fighting wildfires following a letter calling for changes from Chelan County Commissioners.”
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Washington Congress members called for federal changes in wildfire response strategies“Washington Congress members shared their public support in shifting how the federal government approaches fighting wildfires following a letter calling for changes from Chelan County Commissioners.”