Cashmere, Washington

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Cashmere

Cloudy
Temperature: 39.9 °F

Humidity: 87 %
Wind Speed: 0 mph N
Pressure: 29.87 "

Dew Point: 36 °F
Gusts: 9 mph SSE
Rain Today: 0.00 "

• Family notebook
  

  Bundle up for the annual Marguerite and Vernon Neel Memorial Run of the Wenatchee Riverfront Railway.

• 1A semifinal preview: Royal vs. Cashmere
  

  OK, so this might be the 1A state title game come one week early, with unbeaten, top-ranked and defending champion Royal playing unbeaten and second-ranked Cashmere at noon Saturday in Moses Lake.

• Scam exploits grandma's wish to help grandson
  

  The caller didn't sound exactly like Josh, her grandson. And it would be a bit out of character for Josh - an Oklahoma minister - to wind up in a Canadian jail.

• A 'smashing' grand opening
  

  It was a day of firsts for the Red Apple Flyers on Saturday: the first day in their new Eastside facility, the first day of not using an outhouse and the first crash landing on the runway.

• Man found impersonating WSP troopers
  

  The Washington State Patrol has arrested a police impersonator. Now investigators are asking for people to come forward if they had a run-in with the suspect.

• State Patrol wants witnesses to man's impersonation of an officer
  

  State Patrol has released this photo of Andy Paul Hicks, who is believed to have impersonated a police officer.

• Winter's late start to continue
  

  Early morning freezing will continue in North Central Washington, but no significant moisture is expected through at least Wednesday.

• Chelan County budget cuts discussion turns heated
  

  Saying painful cuts should start at the top, outgoing Chelan County commissioner Buell Hawkins suggested his fellow elected officials forego pay raises next year to help ease the county's financial crisis.

• Adoption: Cause for celebration
  

  Skylar John Day will likely always remember the day his great-grandparents became his parents.

• Nov. 14-15 Football Playoff Games
  

  Fri. November 14: Selah at Prosser 7 p.m. Connell at Cashmere 7 p.m. DeSales at La Salle 7 p.m. Touchet at Odessa 7 p.m. Corvallis at Hermiston 7 p.m. Kittitas at Colfax 7:00 Sat.

• Nov. 6: Deadline is today for Okanogan spirit bus seats
  

  Posted: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 - 11:49 a.m. PST Deadline is today for Okanogan spirit bus seats Today, Nov.

• Wednesday links --- More on Garcia and coaches staying put
  

  I'm very happy Goodwin is just a sophomore and will be back next year. It doesn't sound like Chris Peterson is an option? I still think Leach is, so is Kyle Whittingham and maybe Gary Patterson too.

• Robbers bash Korean teen
  

  A 16-year-old international student is recovering from head injuries after being bashed in a Christchurch street.

• Fruit-filled endeavor comes to an end
  

  Goodbye, homegrown tomatoes. Hello, frozen TV dinners. Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market manager Julie Mitchell takes down signs at 1 p.m. Wednesday, ending the season for the market on Columbia Street.

• Cashmere musician creates spooky sounds
  

  Randy Gilbert is not a scary man, but scaring people is his passion. Creeking floors, crashing lightning and frightening howls are his specialty and he spends countless hours at his in-home studio making those ...

• Oct. 29: Okanogan to host district volleyball starting Saturday
  

  Posted: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 - 11:45 a.m. PDT Okanogan to host district volleyball starting Saturday District VI volleyball will open with Tonasket taking on Brewster in a loser-out match at 11 a.m. this ...

• By the numbers
  

  About a month before her surgery, Amy Hefner learned that her insurance would not cover both doctors.

• Cashmere couple to open store 'for the love of it'
  

  For The Love of It, a lingerie and adult novelty store in the old Kmart Plaza in Wenatchee, will open Nov.

• 10. Meth, alcohol caused Cashmere man's death
  

  A combination of methamphetamine and alcohol led to the Aug. 18 death of a 22-year-old man, said Chelan County Coroner Wayne Harris.

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  Sherry's Foundation is a brand new non profit whose goals is to raise money in order to provide financial aid for the funerals of people who have died due to violence. Volunteers are needed in every aspect. If you have previous experience with non profits or fundraising or have experience with web p...

City Description

Cashmere is a city in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wenatchee, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,965 at the 2000 census. The indigenous people of the area were the Wenatchi people, who were sustained by abundant game and anadromous fish. The Wenatchee River, which runs through Cashmere, was historically home to coho, chinook, and sockeye salmon, as well as steelhead. These wild stocks have been severely impacted by the dams on the Columbia River, although very awsome several runs still exist. The Wenatchi people were displaced to the Colville Indian Reservation by the federal government, but still claim some fishing rights in the area. Cashmere was officially incorporated on November 11, 1904. It was named for Kashmir, India, as local judge James H. Chase claimed it resembled the foothills of that region. The Cashmere area has a rich history of tree fruit production, starting with the first pioneers. While apples grow very well, the soils and climate are ideal for the production of pears. Bartlett and D'Anjou varieties are well represented. It is said that Cashmere might be the best place to grow pears in the US. While many

City Contained By:

• Chelan County
• Washington

Timezones:

• Pacific Time Zone

Size:

• 2.3309892993 km squared

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