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By Mike Irwin, World staff writer Construction of the Pybus Public Market has glided into the new year on schedule, on budget and moving toward a completed exterior in about six weeks, project officials said Thursday. Community involvement in the waterfront project has stepped up, too, said Executive Director Steve Robinson, with the announcement of […]

Pybus Market announced today that it will conduct a poster contest among artists who are residents of Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan and Grant counties. The winning entry will become the official poster for Pybus Market during its inaugural 2013-14 season. Submitted artwork must depict a public market theme in a painted or drawn medium. Submissions are

The construction at Pybus Market in the month of December has brought many noticeable changes to the historical building. Blodgett Construction, the general contractor, and their sub-contractors, are installing exterior metal walls, main doors, windows and exterior garage doors to the building. Ducts for the heating and air-conditioning system are also being installed, as is

Nevonne McDaniels, Editor, WBJ The Pybus Market has a new roof, officially. No windows, yet, though. The Port of Chelan County commissioners officially accepted the first phase of the project – the new roof – at the Nov. 19 port meeting. Blodgett Construction is contractor on the project, with a bid of $463,000. Read the

By Wilfred Woods Making cities more "walkable" is the subject of a new book by Jeff Speck with the title of "Walkable City." He suggests some things that have happened around here: more street trees, good public transit, welcome bicycles, feature outdoor dining and awnings – make it possible to do everything downtown – work,

What’s backed by light and read all over? The new, double-sided "public market" sign that will hang in giant red neon at the foot of Orondo Avenue over the entrance to the Pybus Public Market parking lot. Soaring some 30 feet into the air, the sign will be visible from miles around when it’s installed

By Christine Pratt – World staff writer Thursday, August 23, 2012 WENATCHEE – Blodgett Construction of Wenatchee will keep on working after its contract to repair the roof of the Pybus Public Market building ends in a few weeks. The Port of Chelan County Wednesday awarded Blodgett a second contract, this one to repair the

Itching to see for yourself what the Pybus hubbub is all about? Then sign up for the Wenatchee Downtown Association’s four-stop walking tour of downtown buildings set for 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12. The new Pybus Market building, where renovations are just getting underway, is likely the main attraction. Read the complete Wenatchee World article…