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Chelan Parks Vision 2030 Plan takes root at council meeting

Forest Pansey Redbud is an eye-catching deciduous flowering tree.
CHELAN—Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director Paul Horne delivered the second and third pillars of the Chelan Parks Vision 2030 Plan to the city council at its April 23 bi-monthly …

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Manson Chamber of Commerce focuses on seven priorities for downtown revitalization

MANSON - The Manson Chamber of Commerce held a follow-up community forum on May 8 to discuss the allocation of a $68,000 grant from Chelan County for downtown capital improvements. The meeting, which …

Columbia River H.O.G. Chapter revives Run 4 the Border motorcycle ride for Armed Forces Day

WENATCHEE - The Columbia River Harley Owners Group (H.O.G) Chapter is reviving its annual Run 4 the Border motorcycle ride after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, now in its 19th …

Summer camp registration open at Camp Zanika Lache

WENATCHEE - Camp Fire North Central Washington Council is now accepting registrations for summer camp at Camp Zanika Lache. The co-ed overnight camp is open to youth entering 1st through 12th grade …

Chelan Pride 2024 celebrates diversity and inclusivity

CHELAN—The Chelan Pride 2024 festival will take place from June 8 to 9. It will offer a weekend filled with family-friendly activities, entertainment, and celebrations of diversity and …
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MANSON—Chelan Valley Republican Women (CVRW) will hold their May club meeting at Radiance Winery, 71 Wapato Way, downtown Manson, on Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will feature guest …
MANSON - The Manson Center and local band Waterdog are joining forces to host a "pop-up" fundraiser on Saturday, May 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Manson Center, 145 Wapato Way. The event will …
CHELAN COUNTY - The Chelan County Commissioners have awarded $481,000 in lodging tax grants to eight local agencies for capital projects aimed at boosting overnight tourist visits. The funds, …

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Ruby U launches speaker presentations at historic Chelan Ruby Theatre

CHELAN—The Ruby Theatre in downtown Chelan has launched a new speaker series called Ruby U. The series features free public presentations, panels, and discussions on topics of community …
The Women's Service League of NCW will hold its annual Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wenatchee Valley Mall near Sportsman's Warehouse.

Women's Service League hosts annual prom dress giveaway

WENATCHEE – This weekend, area teens, regardless of income, will have the chance to pick out the prom dress of their dreams for free, thanks to the Women's Service League of North Central …

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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. April 5 …
Election 2024

Brian Burnett announces candidacy for State Representative, District 12

WENATCHEE—Former Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett is running for State Representative, District 12, Position 1, as a Republican candidate. The announcement, made through a press release, …

Hawkins makes it official, files for Chelan County Commissioner

WENATCHEE - On the first day of candidate filing week, State Senator Brad Hawkins (R-Wenatchee) officially declared his candidacy for the open position of Chelan County Commissioner, District 3. The …

Candidate Filing Week 2024 begins May 6

OLYMPIA — Interested in running for public office in Washington? The opportunity to formally declare candidacy for the 2024 elections opens online on May 6 at 8 a.m. and at elections offices …

Rep. Keith Goehner announces State Senate run

DRYDEN - Representative Keith Goehner has announced his candidacy for the State Senate in the 12th legislative district. The announcement follows the decision by current 12th Legislative District …

Hawkins announces candidacy for Chelan County Commission District 3

WENATCHEE - Republican State Senator Brad Hawkins of Wenatchee announced today that he plans to forgo his Senate re-election bid to run for the open Chelan County Commission – District 3 …

Brandt Cappell announces candidacy for Chelan County Commissioner

WENATCHEE - Brandt Cappell, a Wenatchee resident and Senior Legislative Assistant to State Rep. Keith Goehner, has announced his candidacy for Chelan County Commissioner, Position 3. Cappell, who is …

Willoughby throws hat in ring for Chelan County Commissioner race

MANSON—Chris Willoughby, a longtime resident of the Lake Chelan Valley, has announced his candidacy for the Chelan County Commissioner District 3 position. The announcement, made on April 18, …

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Obituaries
Frances Louise (Cathey) Draggoo, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born on December 27, 1923 in Priest River, Idaho. In the next 100 years she lived a full and happy life. …
Robin June Cooke was born in Eureka, Kansas on June 30,1925. Robin spent most of her youth in Santa Barbara, California. It was there that Robin met Robert Lawrence and they were married shortly …
Nola Juanita (Cook) Joyner
Nola J. Joyner died of natural causes Wednesday, May 1st, at Regency Harmony House in Brewster, Washington. She was born August 17, 1922, in Elmore City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Randolph and Willie …
Robbin Mecelia Lee
Robbin Mecelia Lee (Chervenka) of Columbia Falls, Montana gracefully passed into her next great adventure into Jesus arms on April 21, 2024. She was born on September 9th, 1937 in Tacoma …
Maryann Bowie Lynch
Maryann Bowie Lynch, 76, passed away March 20, 2024, in Green Valley, Arizona after battling cancer for a second time.  She was surrounded by loving family and friends.  Maryann was …
Duane Dunbar, 75, of East Wenatchee, Washington passed away on April 18, 2024. Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee is handling the arrangements for the family.

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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.
    • Non-Profit Night

      The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce will host Non-Profit Night on Friday, April 19 from 5-7 p.m. “Join the Lake Chelan Chamber of …

    • Earth Day Fair

      The 35th Annual Chelan Earth Day Fair will be on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Riverwalk Park. “A fun community event …

    • Entiat Kite Festival

      The Entiat Kite Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Entiat Kiwanis Park. Free kites will be …

    • Downtown Manson Clean Up

      The Manson Chamber of Commerce will host a Downtown Manson Clean Up on Earth Day on Monday, April 22 from 8:45-11 a.m. in downtown.  …

    • Earth Day Book Sale

      The Chelan Friends of the Public Library will hold their annual Earth Day Book Sale on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chelan …

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Convention floor on Friday after the uproar.

GOP nearly blows up convention in attempt to save face for Reichert

SPOKANE — Washington State Republican Party leaders say they want party unity, but they torpedoed unity, at least for a bit, all for the sake of attempted control.  When it became …

Sen. Brad Hawkins, R-12

A closer look at the updated capital budget

Our state approves three budgets every two years. These budgets fund Washington’s operating ($71.9 billion), transportation ($14.6 billion), and capital ($10.3 billion) expenditures, including …
Rep. Mike Steele and Rep. Keith Goehner

Climate Commitment Act needs accountability, not scare tactics

Washington state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) was passed in 2021 with the goal of reducing and phasing out carbon emissions.  Unfortunately, there have been several problems with …

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Features

Local ag co-op nurtures tree fruit industry from bud to box

Since the 1930s, Northwest Wholesale, Inc., a locally owned agricultural cooperative, has been an impactful part of the tree fruit industry in North Central Washington. Cooperatives of all kinds …

For 33 consecutive years, Peterson’s Waterfront located on the shores of Lake Chelan was among a select number of RCI affiliated resorts to meet the requirements for this annual distinction as part of the RCI Resort Recognition Program®.

Peterson’s Waterfront secures RCI Gold Crown Resort designation for 33rd year

CHELAN – Peterson’s Waterfront has been awarded the RCI Gold Crown Resort® designation by RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange, for the 33rd consecutive year. This …

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Sports
Forward Grant Reid looks up at the scoreboard during a 2022-23 Victoria Royals contest against the Prince George Cougars. The Western Hockey League’s Wenatchee Wild announced Thursday morning that they had acquired Reid in a trade with the Royals for forward Daniel Morozov.

Wenatchee Wild announce trade with Victoria Royals

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League (WHL), sending 2007-born forward Daniel Morozov to Victoria in …

Defenseman Reid Andresen skates in a game for the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers this past season against the Prince Albert Raiders. The Wild announced the acquisition of Andresen and a third-round pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft Thursday, in exchange for defenseman Jonas Woo.

Wenatchee Wild announce trade with Medicine Hat Tigers

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL), sending 2006-born defenseman Jonas Woo to Medicine Hat in …
Marcus Matyas, Cretin-Derham Hall H.S.

Wenatchee Wild select two players in team’s first WHL U.S. priority draft

Wenatchee Wild Select Two Players in Team’s First WHL U.S. Priority Draft WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild are pleased to announce the selection of two players in the 2024 Western …

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National News
U.S. soldier detained in Russia on criminal charges
Russian authorities have detained an American soldier on criminal misconduct charges, the U.S. Army said Monday. Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said Russia’s government had notified the …
Workers pick blueberries in greenhouses of the Agrovision firm in San Isidro Mazatepec in Jalisco.
As its workers stream to the U.S., Mexico runs short of farmhands
ETZATLÁN, Mexico - For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans’ lettuce, grapes and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands - tough, …
Senate passes $1.2 trillion spending bill, averting government shutdown
The Senate approved a $1.2 trillion spending bill in the wee hours of Saturday morning to prevent a brief partial government shutdown, sending the bill to President Biden to sign into law. …
Nikki Haley meets voters during a rally at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School in Derry, N.H. on Sunday.
Nikki Haley suspends campaign for 2024 Republican presidential nomination
CHARLESTON, S.C. -  Nikki Haley , a former U.N. ambassador and governor of South Carolina, has announced she is suspending   her presidential campaign, leaving  Donald Trump  with …
Big-box stores try to stay relevant by focusing on smaller stores
Two of the biggest names in big-box retail have boosted their bets on a growing trend for brick-and-mortar sales: smaller stores. Best Buy and Macy’s this week announced plans to add …
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A jacket, a coin, a letter − relics of Omaha Beach battle tell the story of D-Day 80 years later

Between the villages of Vierville-sur-Mer and Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes in Normandy, France, is a 5-mile stretch of beach that was once called Côte d’Or, or “golden coast.” …

Tips For Improving Mental Health

Adaris Rivera, a community leader who found hope and help with her mental health while living in a rural area.

(NAPSI)—When it comes to mental health, many people across the U.S. have experienced their share of challenges–but help may be at hand.   The Problem The issue is especially concerning in …

America's 10 Most Amazing Shelter Dog Makeovers Unleashed

(BPT) - May marks National Pet Month, and it's a time to celebrate the love and companionship our furry friends bring into our lives; however, let's not forget about the dogs still awaiting their …

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