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Cashmere Community Concerts to feature Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio

The Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio will bring their high-energy bluegrass performance to Cashmere Community Church on Saturday, Nov. 8, as part of the Cashmere Community Concerts series. From left: Nick Dumas, Chris Luquette and Andrew Knapp.
CASHMERE — Cashmere Community Concerts will present the Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Cashmere Community Church, 213 S. Division St. The Pacific …

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Getting to know Joyce Williams, Cashmere’s newest City Councilmember

CASHMERE — When Cashmere Mayor Jim Fletcher stopped at Joyce Williams’ Rotary table this fall and mentioned that Position 3 on the City Council looked like it might go uncontested, she …
Addy Burger, Vanessa Oropeza, Gloria Smith and Jair Naranjo competed in the Milk Quality & Products contest.

Cashmere FFA wins national milk quality title, three teams place in top five

CASHMERE — Cashmere FFA returned from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis with $5,300 in scholarships and three top-five finishes, highlighted by a national championship in Milk Quality …
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Sure to Rise Bakery marks 78 years of tradition in Cashmere

Steve Hays of Wenatchee is on a mission to pick up a loaf of English muffin bread from baker and cashier Yuli Infante, for his wife back at home.
CASHMERE — In our ongoing series on businesses that have been continuously operating for more than 40 years in the Wenatchee Valley, this entry comes from the heart of downtown Cashmere. …
The youth sports teams that Doane’s has sponsored over the years fill far more than this wall with photos.

Medicine for the body, ice cream for the soul, right in downtown Cashmere

CASHMERE — At the west end of Cottage Avenue stands a landmark business that’s finally made its way back into the hands of the family that established it. Dave Doane purchased the …
Greg Harris, an engineer, usually spends hours each year planning the structure of the family’s annual snow creature.

Family's 9-Foot goose nests in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH – A nine-foot tall goose made of snow has temporarily made its home in Leavenworth for as long as weather permits. The impressive snow creature sits off of Suncrest Drive, and …
The Cashmere event space Brick and Rafters is now offering coworking space during the work week. The space features tables for working, a comfortable living room space and a kitchenette.

Brick and Rafters brings coworking option to Cashmere

CASHMERE – Brick and Rafters, an event space owned by Lisa and Tom Kriskovic, has expanded to offer coworking space for local residents during the week. Venue manager Leisa Osburn said the …

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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.
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Cans line up on a shelf at Chelan Douglas Community Action Council pantry.
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Food pantries across North Central Washington have seen immediate impacts following the recent lapse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on …
The winners of the 24th Annual Innovator Awards pose together for a photo at the luncheon hosted by NCW Tech Alliance.
WENATCHEE — More than 400 people filled the Wenatchee Convention Center on Nov. 4 to celebrate creativity, technology, and community at the 24th Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon hosted by NCW …
City and County government positions were up for grabs, as well as a statewide measure that appears poised to pass.
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — As of 8 p.m. Nov. 4, preliminary ballot counts are in for Chelan and Douglas counties following Washington’s 2025 General Election. Turnout stood at 20.7% in …
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — A statewide measure that would allow the WA Cares Fund to be invested in higher yield markets is on track for approval in the Nov. 4 election.  The WA Cares …
The Chelan County PUD’s budget for next year takes a “stability, not stretch” approach to budget more realistically.
WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD is proposing a 2026 budget that keeps the utility’s financial footing solid while easing off the throttle from the record-high years of wholesale power …

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November 5, 2025

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Sports
The Wenatchee Wild’s David Rayfield ascends to the balcony for the sixth year in a row to raise funds for veterans.
WENATCHEE — Every October, as hockey season ramps up in Wenatchee, David Rayfield trades his desk for a sleeping bag and heads for higher ground — specifically, the balcony of the Town …
Cashmere’s Logan Spies tries to keep his feet inbounds after making a catch in the third quarter of the Bulldogs’ road game against Royal on Oct. 3. The defending state champion Knights edged Cashmere 21-15 in overtime.
ROYAL CITY — The Cashmere Bulldogs came within a single play of ending Royal’s state-leading winning streak Friday night, falling 21-15 in overtime in a matchup of the state’s top …

NANAIMO, B.C. — A late offensive burst propelled the Wenatchee AppleSox to a 9-4 win over the Nanaimo NightOwls on Saturday night at Serauxman Stadium. Wenatchee broke open a close game …
WENATCHEE — Blake Sandvik tossed six shutout innings and struck out seven as the Wenatchee AppleSox defeated the Kelowna Falcons 13-0 Tuesday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. The AppleSox …

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Outdoors
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging prospective hunters to complete required hunter education courses this summer to avoid delays before the fall hunting seasons. …
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking applicants to fill four vacant positions on its Wolf Advisory Group (WAG), which advises the department’s director on …

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Obituaries
Colein Hauck was born with sparkling blue eyes on September 15, 1938, to Colin and Verna Johnson. She joined her older sister Ella Marie, and three, five, and eighteen years later she welcomed a …
It was a quiet morning on May 24, 2025 when the light of Herman’s being left his body. He was born in Seattle and grew up on Cottage Lake, outside of Woodinville, where there were woodlands, …
Passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, in Sullivan, Missouri. Life history is at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
James “Jim” D. Cronrath died peacefully June 18, 2025, at his home in Cashmere, WA, at the age of 76. James was born March 29, 1949, in Oelwein, Iowa, to Luther W. and Betty V. (Hoskyn) …
Carrie Jones
Carrie Jones peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord surrounded by family on Monday, July 21, 2025. Carrie was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on January 4, 1955, to Leigh Sydney Wright and …
Roy Lee Cole
Roy Lee Cole, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Snohomish, WA, on July 5, 2025. He was born August 19, 1933, in Savanna, OK. His family moved to Washington in 1947. He lived in Cashmere, WA, …

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Education
Cashmere Superintendent Glenn Johnson delivers a report to the School Board on the outstanding state of affairs within the district.

Cashmere test scores outpace Washington, regional peers across grades

CASHMERE — Superintendent Glenn Johnson presented the school board with early test score results this week, showing Cashmere students continue to perform well above regional and state averages …
Riley Acheson of Cashmere High School is serving as one of two statewide student board members on the Washington State Board of Education.

New Cashmere ASB officers bring full slate of sports, activities to first student report

CASHMERE — Cashmere High School’s new Associated Student Body officers introduced themselves to the school board on Sept. 22, offering a first student report that reflected a busy fall of …

Wenatchee Valley College awarded $130,000 for workforce development project

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has been awarded $130,000 from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to support a new workforce development project. The …
The crossing guard at Pioneer Avenue and Mission Creek Road stops traffic early on the first day of school.

Backpacks and big plans: Cashmere’s new school year begins

CASHMERE — At the beginning of any school year, kids are nervous and excited and a jumble of emotions all at once. Teachers feel much the same, though they’ve been preparing for this more …

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State News

Thinner attendance at WA National Guard training as state deals with funding clawback

OLYMPIA – Thousands of Washington Army National Guard members did not take part in last weekend’s drill, a money-saving move that appears precipitated in part by the Trump administration …

Washington’s K-12 standardized test scores still below pre-pandemic levels

OLYMPIA – Standardized test scores for Washington public school students improved slightly this year, according to data the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction released …

Washington’s food banks are on the brink

OLYMPIA – Washington’s already-squeezed food bank system expects further pressure as an estimated 170,000 residents stand to lose food stamp benefits under the president’s tax cut …

Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday signed into law a controversial policy requiring gun buyers to first pay for a new state permit.  Starting in two years, House Bill …

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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.
    • NCW Bridal Premiere 2025

      The 2025 NCW Bridal Premiere will be at the Toyota Town Center on Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “NCW Bridal …

    • Valentine Pet Portraits

      Fire House Pet Shop in Wenatchee will host Valentine Pet Portraits on Saturday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2-4 p.m. …

    • Galentine's Charm Party

      Brassbound Collective in Cashmere will host a Galentine's Charm Party on Sunday, February 9, from 3-6 p.m. “Bring your friends and …

    • Wine and Chocolate Pairing

      Visit Wenatchee Visitor's Center and Tasting Room will host a Wine and Chocolate Pairing on Thursday, February 13, from 5-7 p.m. …

    • Empty Bowls Festival Glazing Days

      Help feed the hungry, strengthen community, and celebrate the arts through the Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival, which begins on Friday, …

Opinion

Civil discourse revisited

Terry Ward CEO & Publisher Ward Media

In the wake of the shocking assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, our national conversation is once again marked by grief, outrage, and deep division. Tragedies like this underscore the …

Escaping the Echo Chamber
New laws this year exhibit disturbing trends
Remembering our shared ideals this Independence Day
A community that shows up
Less complaining, more connection
What we leave behind
Community Conversations: Building bridges through local dialogue

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Douglas County Superior Court Judge Brian Huber granted the Port of Chelan County's request for an injunction against Chelan County’s TIF moratorium on November 4.
WATERVILLE — A Douglas County Superior Court judge on Tuesday granted the Port of Chelan County's request for an injunction blocking Chelan County from enforcing its moratorium on tax-increment …
The Nelson Family Lights, a perennial favorite of the holiday season in the Wenatchee Valley, has a new home in Cashmere this year.
CASHMERE — One of North Central Washington’s brightest holiday traditions has found a new home this year. The Nelson Family Christmas Lights, a longtime favorite last held in East …
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) speaks to constituents during a town hall meeting at Wenatchee Valley College on Oct. 28.
WENATCHEE — U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) met with constituents at Wenatchee Valley College on Oct. 28 to answer questions about the government shutdown, immigration, public lands, healthcare …
The log jams built this summer are now partially submerged in water.
PESHASTIN — On Oct. 30, fisheries biologists and project stakeholders celebrated the profound transformation of Lower Peshastin Creek, which underwent significant lead remediation and habitat …

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