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Documentary release honors Vietnam War hero, veterans' stories

The documentary “Uncle Vic” was a family project with everyone contributing to the film in some way. From left to right in the behind the scenes family photo are Dan Pappas, Jess Pierson Pappas, Allison Int-Hout, Seth Pierson, Vic Underwood, Diane Underwood, Traci Pierson, and Steve Pierson.
WENATCHEE – Siblings Seth Pierson and Jess Pierson Pappas, along with Jess’s husband Dan Pappas, set out to document the life of their Great Uncle Vic, a decorated Green Beret and Vietnam …

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Cashmere students advance in American Legion Auxiliary essay contest

CASHMERE—Four students from Cashmere Schools have been recognized for their participation in the American Legion Auxiliary's annual Americanism Essay Contest, which addressed the theme of …

Bluegrass band The Lonesome Town Painters to perform in Cashmere

CASHMERE -- Cashmere Community Concerts will host The Lonesome Town Painters, a bluegrass band from Vancouver, British Columbia, on Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 pm. The event will take place at …
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Historic building reopens as Dryden Roadhouse

The entrance of the newly opened Dryden Roadhouse on Main Street in Dryden. The restaurant, owned by Terri Morris and John Bryant, is housed in a historic 1928 building that once served as the beloved Duffy’s Tavern.
DRYDEN – The Dryden Roadhouse, located in Duffy’s former space, opened its doors to the public on Oct. 4.  Owned and operated by Terri Morris and John Bryant, the restaurant and …
Buckshot Honey owner and chef, Dave Storm, prepares some of his signature Cascadian Barbecue.

Buckshot Honey brings local barbecue back to Cashmere

CASHMERE– With dreams of cooking local meat for small-town customers, professionally trained chef Dave Storm looks forward to bringing his iconic Cascadian Barbecue techniques to Cashmere as he …
Fixers Amy Massey (right) and Virginia White (left) pose with their satisfied customer, Beryl, and her repaired pants.

Cashmere's Repair Cafe: Stitching community together while reducing waste

CASHMERE– The chatter of sewing machines and laughter echoed throughout one of Cashmere’s oldest buildings as locals gathered at Eastside Rebuild for a monthly Repair Cafe.  …
Paelyn Lueondee, 12, holds a Happy Letters Book Packet. In the spring, Paelyn teamed up with Happy Letters founder Traci Pierson to spread joy and encouragement to kids fighting cancer through a Happy Letters drive and a book drive.

Local girl who brightened lives of cancer patients now needs your encouragement

CASHMERE – After spreading joy to children battling cancer, 12-year-old Paelyn Lueondee, now undergoing gene therapy for a rare blood disorder, is in need of some encouragement herself. In …

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Chelan County Sheriff's Report

Chelan County Sheriff's Report

This report is compiled from records provided by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office and RiverCom. The publisher cannot certify the complete accuracy of the information provided. August 3 …
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WENATCHEE — Ward Media will release a special section titled "Women in Business," featuring female business leaders and women-powered teams across the region. The section will appear in the …
Local artist Lupillo Beltran's work combines bold graphic elements with cultural symbolism, as seen in this striking black and white portrait surrounded by swirling patterns and a vibrant orange accent. Beltran will explore the use of symbols in art during his upcoming presentations at NCW Libraries.
WENATCHEE - NCW Libraries will host local artist Lupillo Beltran at three locations in October and November, exploring how humans utilize symbols to communicate and share stories and traditions. …
WENATCHEE — A panel discussion on recycling and composting practices in Chelan and Douglas Counties will take place on October 29. The event, scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pybus …
District 12 candidates left to right: Rep. Keith Goehner, Heather Koellen, Rep. Mike Stelle, and Daniel Scott. Brian Burnett attended via Zoom.
WENATCHEE – Legislative candidates from Districts 7, 12, and 13 shared their thoughts on the future of STEM education and career-connected learning for youth through a forum on Oct. 7.  …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County Natural Resources is seeking input from motorized recreational trail users as it develops the county's first motorized trails plan. The department has launched a …

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Sports
Wenatchee Wild Senior Sales and Operations Coordinator David Rayfield poses on the balcony at Town Toyota Center ahead of his annual Military Appreciation Campout in 2023. The Wild announced Wednesday that Rayfield’s campout will return on Monday, October 21. Rayfield will camp on the balcony at Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee until he has sold 1,000 tickets to the team’s Military Appreciation game on November 9.
WENATCHEE – The return of a Wenatchee Wild tradition on the ice also means the return of a Wenatchee Wild tradition in the front office, as the team gets ready for its annual Military …
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RED DEER, Alberta – The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are excited to announce that two of the club’s prospects and one of its Canadian provincial …

Wenatchee Wild defenseman Reid Andresen (right, 21) pushes Kamloops Blazers forward Oren Shtrom (center) away from the puck in Sunday’s Western Hockey League game at Town Toyota Center. Andresen had an assist as the Wild took a 2-1 overtime defeat against Kamloops.
WENATCHEE – Going into Sunday’s Western Hockey League contest at Town Toyota Center, the Wenatchee Wild had closed both weekends of competition so far with a win to carry them …
Wenatchee Wild defenseman Brayden Pankey tries to settle the bouncing puck Saturday in a 3-0 Western Hockey League defeat against the Victoria Royals.
WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild will look to close out another weekend on a high note on Sunday, after the Victoria Royals closed their own weekend with a win Saturday at Town Toyota …

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Outdoors
A map detailing the 14 motorized Sno-parks in Washington state slated for temporary closure during the 2024-25 winter season. The closures, marked in red, are part of a response to a 25% reduction in funds from snowmobile registrations that support the Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program. The impacted parks include Echo Valley, Skate Creek, Bethel Ridge/Soup Creek, Crow Creek, Cloverland, Elk Heights, Fish Creek, French Cabin, Nile, Taneum, Reecer Creek, Crawfish, Nine Bark, and Clear Lake.
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks Winter Recreation Program will temporarily close fourteen motorized Sno-parks for the 2024-25 winter season. This decision is due to a roughly 25 percent …
This image, created using Adobe Firefly for illustrative purposes, depicts the natural river habitat in the Upper Columbia region, highlighting the environment crucial for salmon recovery efforts.
WENATCHEE — The Upper Columbia region has been awarded $5,071,069 in state grants for salmon recovery projects, as part of a $50.3 million funding initiative approved by the Salmon Recovery …

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Obituaries
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nina Fay Franck, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, on August 3, 2024. Wrapped in her loving grandchildren’s …
Gerald Homer Doyle, a longtime Cashmere orchardist, passed away peacefully at Confluence Health Hospital on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Born on November 2, 1937 in Wenatchee, he was raised in Cashmere …
Donna Joyce Tarver passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of Tuesday, May 28th. Donna grew up in the Cashmere Valley where her parents Howard and Dora (Dode) Balsdon owned and operated an …
Dwight Goehner was born to Walter and Alvina Goehner in May of 1957. He joined his sister Naomi and brother Keith in a loving Christian home, surrounded by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, most of …
Brian Lee Avery
Brian Lee Avery, 55, of Cashmere, passed away on April 7, 2024 surrounded by angels and loved ones that left before him, in the loving care of Mount Baker View AFH in Everett. From Brian, …
Richard “Boomer” Dueman Richard “Boomer” Dueman was born on July 10, 1943, and passed away peacefully, at the home of his daughter, Becky, on October 25, 2023. …

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Education

Exhibitors needed for the 2024 NCW College & Career Expos and CS & Tech Fair

WENATCHEE — Organizers are seeking exhibitors for the upcoming 2024 College & Career Expos and Computer Science & Tech Fair events across North Central Washington. Businesses, …
A group of Cashmere seniors ride a rather unconventional vehicle to their first day of school.

Cashmere students march toward a promising new school year

CASHMERE– Cashmere High School’s class of 2025 rode through town in a celebratory annual parade, kicking off the first day of yet another successful school year. With a promising …

Cashmere School District passes Clean Building compliance review with flying colors

CASHMERE— The Cashmere School District (CSD) once again sets the standard high for Washington facilities after passing a Clean Building compliance review for every facility in the district. CSD …
WVC President Dr. Faimous Harrison

WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity

WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous …

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Legislative Coverage

Federal court redistricting ruling shakes up Washington State legislative districts, faces Republican criticism

OLYMPIA – In a development impacting Washington State politics, the Ninth Circuit Court has dismissed an emergency motion to stay a federal court decision regarding legislative district …

Blending education and technology a goal for Wellman

OLYMPIA - On the last Monday morning of the 2024 legislative session, Washington State Sen. Lisa Wellman’s office brimmed with sunlight, an early peek at spring, as she sipped tea from a white …

Counties required to adopt security system

Under a bill Secretary of State Steve Hobbs endorsed, all counties are required to install “Albert Systems,” a technology that notifies counties when there is an attempted cybersecurity …

Officers will soon be allowed to work part-time

Washington remains 51st in the nation for police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time.  SB 5424, sponsored by Sen. John Lovick, …

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Get your event in the spotlight with Ward Media!

If you have an exciting event to share, email Reporter Quinn Propst at quinn@ward.media. We’ll showcase the five most captivating events of the week, giving your event the recognition it deserves. Even if your event isn’t among the top five, it will still be added to our events calendar and featured online. Don’t miss this chance to make your event shine!

Here is this week's list of 5 Things to do this Week.
    • Percy Jackson's Birthday Party

      The Wenatchee Library will host Percy Jackson's Birthday Party on Sunday, August 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Robert W. Woods Reading Room. …

    • Family movie afternoon

      The Wenatchee Library will host a Family Movie Afternoon on Wednesday, August 21, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sagebrush Meeting Room. …

    • NCW Writer's Group

      The Wenatchee Library will host the NCW Writer's Group on Wednesday, August 21, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Balsamroot Meeting Room. …

    • Eastside Rebuild fundraiser

      Eastside Rebuild will hold a Fundraising Campaign Launch Party on Sunday, August 18, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sage Mountain Natural Foods in …

    • Music on the Lawn series

      Icicle Ridge Winery in Leavenworth will host live music by Sergio And Andy on Friday, August 16, from 6-9 p.m. The event page states, …

Opinion

Supporting nonprofits is essential for thriving communities

Terry Ward, Publisher

Across North Central Washington, nonprofits are the threads that bind our communities together, weaving a fabric of support, compassion, and progress. From food banks that nourish the hungry to …

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Rediscovering our shared humanity through compassion
Labor Day Reflections
A call for understanding in divisive times
The dilemma of civil discourse
More air assets and initial attacks are key to improving fire response
Navigating the murky waters of media bias

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WENATCHEE—The NCW Tech Alliance has announced the fifteen finalists for its 23rd Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon, which will be held on November 5 at the Wenatchee Convention Center. The …
WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) announced its upcoming mediation training courses, scheduled for November 2024 and March 2025. The courses will train new mediators …
CHELAN COUNTY -- Chelan County Commissioners will meet on October 7 and 8 to address county business, including employee recognition, budget discussions, and potential policy changes. The …
A variety of electric vehicles line the access road at Rocky Reach Dam Park on October 2 for Plug-In NCW’s second annual “EV Line Up,” part of National Drive Electric Week.
WENATCHEE – On October 2, Plug-In North Central Washington (Plug-In NCW) hosted its second annual 'EV Line Up' at Rocky Reach Dam Park, as part of National Drive Electric Week, which ran from …

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