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Leavenworth kicks off community revisioning series

Residents discussed their ideas in small groups before sharing them with the entire Festhalle.
LEAVENWORTH – Approximately 150 people, plus 25 live stream viewers, attended the first session of the city’s four-part community revisioning series on Sept. 9. “I knew …

Upper Valley partnership tackles CNA shortage with paid training program

LEAVENWORTH – Through a partnership between Cascade Medical and Mountain Meadows Senior Living, the Upper Valley Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) Training Program offers paid training to …
Those looking to register for the Charm Walk can scan the code to make a $20 donation to CEF’s Venmo. Bracelets can be picked up on the day of the event in Front Street Park.

Charm Walk fundraiser to support Cascade School District teachers

LEAVENWORTH—Cascade Education Foundation (CEF) is hosting its second annual Charm Walk during the Autumn Leaf Festival, raising money to support teachers in Cascade School District (CSD). …
Local Features

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.  …
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. …
Craig Sorensen and Jori Delvo create handmade glass in their high-tech customized studio along US-2.

Boulder Bend Glassworks demonstrates art at 2,000 degrees

LEAVENWORTH—Tucked along US-2 in Peshastin, Boulder Bend Glassworks welcomes passersby to stop in and witness art being carefully crafted at over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. “We want …
Onlookers in Tumwater Canyon experience equal parts fear and awe at the beginning of the Hatchery Creek Fire in 1994. The highway was closed shortly after this photo was taken.

Reflecting on an inferno: 30 years since the devastating 1994 fires surrounded and threatened Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH—Three decades ago this summer, in the waning days of July and early August, Leavenworth was evacuated. Its water treatment plant was shuttered for days, the Icicle Irrigation …
The community garden sits on the corner of 12th and Commercial. The lot was donated for education and stewardship purposes by the first female mayor of Leavenworth, E. Lorene Young.

Community garden blossoms in the heart of Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH – In a quiet lot tucked behind the downtown core, Cascade Garden Club and Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) have created an oasis for people to learn, garden, and seek respite in the …

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Other News
lanked by guy wires, the vertical upright of the cross being erected near the summit of Tumwater Mountain on August 24
LEAVENWORTH – Construction of the organization “Upper Valley Cross’s” (UVC) envisioned, seventy-foot tall, illuminated cross near the summit of Tumwater Mountain, which began …
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 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 …
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 …

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Obituaries
Dennis M. Newell, 75, of Leavenworth, passed on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Arrangements by Heritage Memorial Chapel, E. Wenatchee & Cashmere.
Julie Ellen (Reed) Farmen was born on February 13, 1963, in Selma Alabama. She died on August 23rd, 2024 in Port Orchard Washington. Julie grew up in Grand Rapids Michigan where her parents Doug …
Ronald Arvid Hill Sr. was born 11-02-1937 to Earl Arvid Hill and Wilma Ingrid Nikko. He grew up in Issaquah Washington and graduated from Issaquah High School in 1955, where he participated in band …
Ronald Arvid Hill Sr., 86, of Wenatchee, Washington and former resident of Leavenworth, Washington, passed away on July 31, 2024. Arrangements by Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee and …
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 …
Henry Einar ‘Hank’ Thor 94 yrs old Hank passed away at his home in Leavenworth, WA on Saturday July 27th 2024 after a short battle with an illness. Born February 1, 1930 outside of Chicago, …

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Education
Students pose together in front of a photo backdrop made by the PD and AL PTO.

Peshastin-Dryden Elementary welcomes TK and Kindergarten students with donuts and smiles

PESHASTIN – Cascade School District’s youngest and newest students entered the halls of Peshastin-Dryden Elementary to start their first day of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and …

CSD students created thank you posters for both VAP and ICCA.
LEAVENWORTH – Through a collaborative “Save the K-8 Art Teachers” effort, Village Art in the Park (VAP) and Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) were able to support the salaries …
Kinzly Waunch (front) and Franklin Bouffiou (back) start their first day of second grade.
LEAVENWORTH – School is back in session for Cascade School District (CSD). Students arrived for their first day of the 2024-2025 school year on Aug. 27. At Peshastin-Dryden Elementary …
The Van Tassell Center at Wenatchee Valley College. As WVC develops a new strategic plan, President Dr. Faimous Harrison aims to reposition the college as a community-focused institution serving the diverse needs of North Central Washington's expansive region.
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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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 …

Outdoors

WDFW officers to start wearing body cameras

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.

Bobcat hunters face rule change

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 …

Wenatchee River salmon season canceled for 2024 due to low Chinook returns

WENATCHEE — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced that the planned salmon fishing season on the Wenatchee River will not open in 2024 due to low Chinook salmon …

Washington State Parks Commission approves new camping stay limits

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has approved new limits on camping stays in state parks to improve access and resource management. At its meeting on July 18, …

WDFW urges prospective hunters to complete education courses ahead of fall season

OLYMPIA  - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is urging prospective hunters to complete mandatory hunter education courses ahead of the upcoming fall hunting season. With the …

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Election 2024

Pool’s future secured with levy reauthorization

CHELAN COUNTY – A property tax levy that supports the maintenance and operation of Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool received enough votes to pass in the Aug. 6 election. Upper Valley Parks and …

Secretary of State orders statewide recount for Commissioner of Public Lands race

OLYMPIA — The Office of the Secretary of State has certified the results of the August 6 Primary and ordered a mandatory statewide manual recount for the Commissioner of Public Lands …

Hawkins maintains strong lead in county commissioner primary race

CHELAN – State Senator Brad Hawkins has emerged as the clear frontrunner in the primary race for Chelan County Commissioner District 3, securing a commanding lead that positions him strongly …

Steele maintains strong lead in state rep primary race

CHELAN – Incumbent Mike Steele continues to show a commanding lead in the primary race for the State Representative seat representing Washington's 12th District. As of the August 9 count, …

Upper Valley Parks and Recreation Service Area levy reauthorization holds strong in latest ballot count

CHELAN COUNTY – A proposition that supports the Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool maintained over 70 percent approval in the Aug. 9 election update. Upper Valley Parks and Recreation Service …

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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 …

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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.
    • Cyanotype Workshop

      The Wenatchee River Institute will host a Cyanotype Workshop on Saturday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Learn how to create blue …

    • Live R&B

      LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends, with special guest James Counts Band, will perform at the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts on Saturday, August …

    • Mountain Melodies Concert

      The Eclectic Cloggers will perform a Mountain Melodies Concert on Saturday, August 17, from 8 to 9 p.m. at the South Park Amphitheater at Lake …

    • 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 …

    • Community supper

      The Leavenworth Methodist Church will host a Free Community Supper for friends and neighbors on Tuesday, August 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. …

Sports
ELLENSBURG — Cascade High School delivered a solid performance at the Ellensburg Invitational Relays on Saturday, with several runners posting competitive times across multiple events. In …
Sophomore Julian Feeney delivers a powerful, stiff arm to Coupeville's linebacker as he runs into the end zone, gaining the Kodiaks a much-needed 6 points.
SULTAN -The 2024 Rumble in the Valley Football Jamboree created a great opportunity for the Cascade Kodiaks to showcase some of the skills that they had been working on in the offseason, and they did …
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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Opinion
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. …
Terry Ward, Publisher
Today, as we observe Labor Day, we pause to reflect on the state of work in America and the evolving relationship between employers and employees. This holiday, born from the labor movement of the …

Terry Ward, Publisher
Imagine a world where every conversation is an echo chamber, where differing opinions are met with hostility, and where the fear of the unfamiliar drives every decision. Now open your eyes – …
Terry Ward, Publisher
In an era marked by polarization and heated rhetoric, the notion of civil discourse has become both a beacon of hope and a subject of intense scrutiny. As we reflect on the state of public …
Letters
The 2024 Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival just concluded on Thursday, March 21 st .  This long standing festival, this the 28 th season, is only possible because it is loved by our village, and …
Rhona Baron (The Whistle) has written several pieces regarding the current city’s approach to building codes, which have provided misleading facts and incomplete analyses. She and others have …
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