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New video focuses on Wenatchee newspaper family

New video focuses on Wenatchee newspaper family

Rufus (left) and Wilfred Woods inside the Wenatchee World’s press room. (Photo courtesy of Wenatchee World) One of two Washington newspaper families featured in a terrific Legacy Washington-produced book is the subject of a new video that will be on our YouTube channel. The 12-minute video, called “Kings of The World,” focuses on the Woods family, which has owned and operated the Wenatchee World for more than a century. It includes interviews with 96-year-old Wilfred Woods, the former publisher and…

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Wyman at “Pressing On” launch: “We need accurate, informative news”

Wyman at “Pressing On” launch: “We need accurate, informative news”

Secretary Wyman applauds as Rowland Thompson (in bow tie) shakes hands with Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen (second from left). Also standing (from left) are Yakima Herald-Republic general manager Rob Blethen, Seattle Times assistant managing editor Ryan Blethen and Wenatchee World publisher Rufus Woods. (Photo courtesy of Patrick McDonald) Few family-owned newspapers remain in Washington, or in the U.S. Two of them are continuing to make their mark with their brand of community-based journalism. The Seattle Times and The Wenatchee…

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“Grand Coulee to Grunge” exhibit celebrates Washington achievements

“Grand Coulee to Grunge” exhibit celebrates Washington achievements

Secretary Wyman speaks about the new exhibit during its launch event at the Capitol. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle)  Going back to statehood nearly 125 years ago, people here have had good reason to be proud of our fellow Washingtonians who’ve reached extraordinary heights and worldwide fame in their fields. Now, Washington residents and visitors to Olympia can learn more about our many global triumphs by seeing our office’s new exhibit that officially launched Wednesday afternoon with a well-attended public…

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A Rainmaker Meets His Match in Ephrata

A Rainmaker Meets His Match in Ephrata

Hatfield and towers in Hemet, California, 1912 From the desk of Steve Willis, Central Library Services Program Manager of the Washington State Library: The reel grabbed at random this week contained The Big Bend Empire, the first newspaper established in Waterville, Washington. The issue for May 13, 1920 included this intriguing article:  EPHRATA TO TRY OUT RAINMAKER  “The people around the Grant county seat want rain, and in fact they are willing to try any old scheme to get it, even…

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