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

Fixers Amy Massey (right) and Virginia White (left) pose with their satisfied customer, Beryl, and her repaired pants.
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.  …

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Cashmere Planning Commission weighs options to raise funding through future development

CASHMERE– As the City’s new Comprehensive Plan approaches completion, the Cashmere City Planning Commission met and discussed the future of Cashmere’s development and growth. …

Nahahum Canyon wildfire contained, evacuation orders lowered

CASHMERE — A wildfire that threatened residents in  Nahahum Canyon has been contained, allowing officials to lower evacuation orders by Monday evening. The Wynnie Fire, which began as …
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Local girl who brightened lives of cancer patients now needs your encouragement

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.
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 …
The Boyal family cuts the ribbon on Peshastin Storage alongside their parents, friends and the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce.

Peshastin Storage opens, fulfilling entrepreneurial dreams

PESHASTIN—Navi and Inder Boyal, owners of Wedge Mountain Inn, celebrated the opening of their new self-storage business, Peshastin Storage, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 20. …
Bonnie and Pete Phipps make a local delivery together. They are happy to help connect community members with regional business owners.

Cashmere startup bridges gap for rural services

CASHMERE—Operating out of Cashmere, family-run business Carriage House Office (CHO) aims to connect local rural communities to all the conveniences of a city-based home and office delivery …
Bunnies, Sophie and Mopsy, wait peacefully in the shadow of their barn for the summer sun to go down.

Getting to know the residents of Cashmere’s local animal sanctuary

CASHMERE— A compassionate home for rejected and abused animals resides in the Cashmere area, providing nine different species of critters with their natural habitats while educating locals on …

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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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Smoke rises from a wildfire in the forested hills of Nahahum Canyon near Cashmere. The blaze, which reportedly started as a structure fire, quickly spread through the dry vegetation, prompting evacuations and a multi-agency response.
CASHMERE — A rapidly spreading wildfire in the Nahahum Canyon area near Cashmere has prompted evacuations and a multi-agency response as firefighters battle the blaze in challenging terrain. …
A motor vehicle accident sparked the Swauk Fire on Sept. 8.
BLEWETT PASS – Firefighting efforts continue along US-97 as crews gain control of the Blewett Fire and efforts shift to the 100-acre Swauk Fire, which started on Sept. 8. According to the …
Country Star Easton Corbin lights up the stage with his top hits as well as a few fan favorites.
CASHMERE– Beautiful music, delicious food, and spectacular attractions intermingled once more in the Heart of Washington as the Chelan County Fair returned to Cashmere for an annual weekend of …
WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District has announced its upcoming Regular Board meeting, scheduled for Friday, September 20, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, …
A colorfully dressed Native American dancer performs at a previous Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, captivating young attendees. The upcoming festival on Sept. 21 will feature 43 Native American educators and exhibitors, offering visitors an immersive cultural experience as part of the event's educational programming.
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival will take place on Sept. 21 at Rocky Reach Park and Discovery Center, offering educational activities and cultural experiences centered around …

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September 11, 2024

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Sports
WAPATO — The Cashmere High School Bulldogs made a strong statement in their South Central Athletic Conference debut, overwhelming the Wapato Wolves 56-0 on Friday, Sept. 6, at Wapato High …
Joel Norman​<br> Wenatchee AppleSox<br> Broadcaster/Communications Director
“It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart.”  The beginning of Bart Giamatti’s “The Green Fields of the Mind” was all I could think of after the …

Wenatchee Bighorns name Matt Riley as head coach for 2025 TBL season
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Bighorns have named Matt Riley as their head coach for the upcoming 2025 season, team owner Shawn Cooprider announced Monday. Riley joins the Bighorns from the …
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Wenatchee AppleSox were one out away from clinching their seventh West Coast League championship when victory slipped through their fingers in dramatic fashion. The …

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Outdoors
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will equip all 152 of its commissioned law enforcement officers with body-worn cameras starting this month. The program will …
A bobcat in Washington.
OLYMPIA — Washington state has new requirements for small game hunters and trappers who harvest bobcats. The requirement that went into effect on September 1 requires hunters to submit the …

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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
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 …

Cashmere School District recoups over $130,000 In funding for special needs students

CASHMERE—As the school year has wrapped up, the Cashmere School Board applauds the district staff, who worked tirelessly to ensure that their highest-needs students receive adequate funding and …

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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

Rediscovering our shared humanity through compassion

Terry Ward, Publisher

Compassion. It's a word we hear often, but when was the last time you truly felt it? Not just a fleeting moment of sympathy, but a profound understanding of another's pain that moved you to action. …

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
The bias binding us
Cutting through the noise

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Building NCW (BNCW) welcomes community members to take an inside look at the unique work local builders are doing in various NCW communities.
WENATCHEE—Local small business organization Building NCW (BNCW) welcomes community members to its 30th annual Home Tour event, a September weekend of inspiration, industry, and regional …
The Wenatchee Big Band, a 20-piece community jazz orchestra ensemble, will headline the 2024 JiveTime fundraising event for Cascade Medical Foundation on Sept. 21 at the Leavenworth Festhalle.
LEAVENWORTH — The Cascade Medical Foundation will host its third annual "Jive Time in the Cascades" fundraising concert on Sept. 21, 2024, at the Leavenworth Festhalle in downtown Leavenworth. …
Members of the Wenatchee Valley Fire Rope Rescue team carefully navigate the steep terrain of Castlerock in Tumwater Canyon as they transport an injured 43-year-old female climber to safety. The climber fell approximately 25 feet on the Saber Route, prompting a complex rescue operation involving multiple agencies on September 6, 2024.
LEAVENWORTH — A 43-year-old female climber was rescued after falling approximately 25 feet on the Saber Route of Castle Rock in the Tumwater Canyon on Friday morning. The Chelan County …
BLEWETT PASS – The 17-acre Blewett Fire is at 35 percent containment, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced shortly before 11 a.m. on Sept. 6. Highway 97 is open with a reduced speed zone …

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