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Wenatchi Wear owner Mary Big Bull-Lewis, right, bags slippers for James Albertsen inside her shop Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, on Mission Street. The clothing shop, which opened in 2019, will shut its doors on Dec. 31 before it is rebranded as the Evergreen Gift Shop and moves to online only.


World photo/Jacob Ford


WENATCHEE — Wenatchi Wear clothing brand store has done its “duty,” said owner Mary Big Bull-Lewis. The business at 600 S. Mission St. will shut its doors on Dec. 31 before it is rebranded as the Evergreen Gift Shop.

“This is a significant pivot for the company, driven by a desire to focus on well-being, mental health, and new adventures,” Big Bull-Lewis said.



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Wenatchi Wear owners Mary Big Bull-Lewis and her husband Rob Lewis stand for a portrait inside their shop Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, on Mission Street. The clothing shop, which opened in 2019, will shut its doors on Dec. 31 before it is rebranded as the Evergreen Gift Shop and moves to online only.


World photo/Jacob Ford




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James Albertsen, left, smiles after purchasing Wenatchi Wear merchandise from the owner Mary Big Bull-Lewis at her shop Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, on Mission Street. Albertsen drove more than two and half hours from Keller to shop at Wenatchi Wear.


World photo/Jacob Ford




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Wenatchi Wear’s huckleberry themed clothing rack offers color coordinated beanies to go with hoodies Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.


World photo/Jacob Ford


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