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Eastside Rebuild gears up for grand opening

Eastside Rebuild Co-Managers, Luke Dixon and Beryl Bils.
CASHMERE—Eastside Rebuild, Waste Loop’s reclaimed building material store, will hold a grand opening block party from 3 to 7 p.m. on Apr. 27.  The block party, hosted in …

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Cashmere FFA members did well at the district speaking competitions in Chelan. Sixteen students will go on to compete at state level next month.

Cashmere FFA qualifies 16 students for state in speaking events

CASHMERE - Sixteen Cashmere High School FFA members qualified for the state competition in various speaking events at the FFA State Leadership Convention next month in Pullman. FFA speaking …
Chelan County commissioners purchased 2.75 acres on Ohme Garden Road in Wenatchee for $1.8 million. The county plans to begin construction later this year.

Chelan County buys property for $1.8 million

WENATCHEE – Chelan County commissioners approved the purchase of 2.75 acres on Ohme Garden Road in Wenatchee for the future relocation of several county departments.  The industrially …
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NCW Woodshop owner Jonathan Clark and wife Jennifer Moraski pose inside their Cashmere shop.

NCW Woodshop cultivates community through craft

CASHMERE – Jonathan Clark, owner of Cashmere's community-based woodshop, NCW Woodshop, hopes to build a community of people who will come into the shop and work together. NCW Woodshop …
Cashmere Branch Librarian Lisa Lawless and Customer Service Technician Ashley Harrod pose in front of the community ofrenda at the first annual Dia De Los Muertos Block Party in 2023. This event was hosted by the Cashmere Library and the Cashmere High School’s PAC, and included volunteers from the Cashmere High School’s PAC, as well as our Cashmere Friends of the Library, to help run craft booths and keep the event running smoothly.

Volunteer group works to support Cashmere Library

CASHMERE – The Cashmere Friends of the Library is a group of volunteers who work to support the library in various ways.  They seek to fill in need gaps for the library, often by …

Cashmere High School artists shine at regional art showcase

CASHMERE – Cashmere High School art students had an impressive showing at the 45th Annual Regional High School Art Show in March. Five of the 15 art pieces moving on to the state show are …
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. March 29 …
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CASHMERE - Cashmere Community Concerts will host a high-energy traditional bluegrass performance by Portland-based band Thunder Ridge on Saturday, April 27, at 7:00 pm. The concert will be held at …
WENATCHEE - Link Transit is inviting the public to take a behind-the-scenes look at its cutting-edge maintenance facility and industry-leading electrification program during an open house event on …
Amanda L. Van Lanen
WENATCHEE - North Central Washington (NCW) Libraries will be hosting a virtual program titled "Big Apples, Big Business: How Washington Became the Apple State" on April 17, 2024. The free program, …
WM’s Eric Keogh hosts 8th grade students for a tour at the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill. Educational outreach is part of WM’s stewardship work for certification by the Wildlife Habitat Council.
WENATCHEE – The WM team at the Greater Wenatchee Regional Landfill has again been recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council for voluntarily managing land to support wildlife habitat and …
CASHMERE - The Cashmere Chamber of Commerce is inviting local residents and businesses to a Free Community Shred Day on Friday, April 19, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will take place in the …

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Sports
Track & Field: Bulldogs dominate home meet and compete in Yakima The Cashmere Bulldogs track and field teams had an impressive showing last week. They dominated their home meet on Friday, …
Wenatchee Wild forward Briley Wood pauses after celebrating his first-period goal in Tuesday’s Western Hockey League playoff game at the Kelowna Rockets. Kelowna moved ahead of Wenatchee in the best-of-seven series with a 5-1 win at Prospera Place.
KELOWNA, British Columbia – After two games in Wenatchee this past Friday and Saturday, the emphasis for the Wenatchee Wild was on a strong start as their Western Hockey League playoff …

Caed Wilkinson
Caed Wilkinson | Baseball | Senior Wilkinson had a big day in the Bulldogs 10-2 non-league win over Tonasket on Wednesday, March 20th.  He went 4-for-4 at the plate while hitting for the …
Reese Westlund
Reese Westlund | Tennis | Senior Westlund has helped the CHS girls’ varsity tennis team get off to a 4-0 start this season.  This past week, she teamed with Lucy Ray in first doubles …

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Outdoors
SEDRO-WOOLLEY - Federal agencies have taken a major step towards reintroducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades ecosystem in Washington state, where the bears have been functionally extinct for …
PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Forest Service is seeking nominations for its newly formed Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RRAC). The nomination period opened on …

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Obituaries
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. …
Milo Smith passed away on August 2,2023. A Celebration of Life for Milo will be held on October 22, 2023, 1 p.m., at the Henry building,120 Cottage Ave., Cashmere, WA.
Michael Edward (Mike) Bennett December 8, 1958 – August 28, 2023   Michael Bennett, 64, went to be with Jesus on August 28, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. …
Rebecca O’Flaherty October 12, 1923-July 20, 2023 Rebecca O'Flaherty, age 99, of Cashmere, WA. passed away July 20, 2023, in Wenatchee, WA., On October 12, 1923, Rebecca was …
Liam James Gillikin October 11, 2000-July 4, 2023 On July 4, 2023, Liam James Gillikin, age 22, of Leavenworth, Washington, died in a cliff diving accident near Crescent Bar, Washington on …

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Education

Cashmere High School students explore future possibilities during career week

CASHMERE – Throughout the past month, students at Cashmere High School were prompted to consider what they want to be when they grow up, among other future-oriented questions. The CHS …

Washington State Board of Education opens applications for student representative position for 2024-2026 term

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Board of Education announced it is seeking applications for a student representative for the 2024-2026 term. The board is looking for a sophomore prepared to …

Cashmere student participates in House Page Program

OLYMPIA – Cashmere Middle School student, Liam Hill, took part in the state House of Representatives Page Program from Feb. 25 to March 1, sponsored by 12th District Rep. Keith Goehner. "I …

Washington voters support their local public schools

OLYMPIA - Local levies and bonds are one important way that communities support their schools, and preliminary results from yesterday’s Special Election show how committed voters are to their …

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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.
    • Trivia Night

      The Leavenworth Library will host Trivia Night on Friday, April 12 from 4-6 p.m. “The Triumphant Return of Leavenworth Trivia …

    • Hike for health

      Columbia Valley Community Health will host a Hike for Health event on Saturday, April 13 from 9-11 a.m. at the Loop Trail and Coyote Dunes in …

    • Earth Day fair

      Pybus Market will host the Sustainable NCW Earth Day Fair on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Earth Day Fair will bring …

    • Weaving class

      The Rocky Pond Winery will host the Wine/Knot Weaving Class with the Knotty Weaver on Tuesday, April 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. “Are you …

    • Girls Night Out

      Wenatchee Downtown will hold their Annual Girls Night Out on Thursday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Wenatchee. “Shop …

Opinion

A closer look at the updated capital budget

Sen. Brad Hawkins, R-12

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 …

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WENATCHEE – The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust is partnering with local organizations to offer a series of free naturalist-led walks. The five-week series of outings will occur at several North …
CASHMERE - Following the April 1 public hearing regarding changes to the city’s RV Parks and Campground code, the Cashmere Planning Commission voted unanimously to send the recommended changes …
PESHASTIN—The Peshastin Public Library will temporarily close its doors on April 15 for an interior refresh as part of NCW Libraries' Reimagining Spaces Project. The library is expected to …
Chelan County Public Utility District is in the final stages of replacing traditional electric meters with advanced metering infrastructure throughout the county.
WENATCHEE - Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) is in the final stages of replacing traditional electric meters with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) throughout the county. As of …

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