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Cashmere Schools Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for graduating students 

The graduating seniors of 2023 posing behind Bob Wildfang (center right) on scholarship night. A total of $82,000 was given out that night to support the students in their post-high school journey to college.
CASHMERE—Cashmere High School showed its dedication to its students last Wednesday night (Nov. 6) when it held its annual scholarship night. It was a time for seniors to learn more about …

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NCW Libraries launches Winter Reading Program

WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries launched its annual Winter Reading Program on Dec. 1 to promote literacy across North Central Washington during the winter months through a combination of traditional …

Woods Family Fund awards $63,500 to arts programs across NCW

WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington announced the distribution of $63,500 in grants to 36 organizations through its Woods Family Music & Arts Fund, supporting …
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Brick and Rafters brings coworking option to Cashmere

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.
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 …
The entrance of the newly opened Dryden Roadhouse on Main Street in Dryden. The restaurant, owned by Terri Morris and John Bryant, is housed in a historic 1928 building that once served as the beloved Duffy’s Tavern.

Historic building reopens as Dryden Roadhouse

DRYDEN – The Dryden Roadhouse, located in Duffy’s former space, opened its doors to the public on Oct. 4.  Owned and operated by Terri Morris and John Bryant, the restaurant and …
Buckshot Honey owner and chef, Dave Storm, prepares some of his signature Cascadian Barbecue.

Buckshot Honey brings local barbecue back to Cashmere

CASHMERE– With dreams of cooking local meat for small-town customers, professionally trained chef Dave Storm looks forward to bringing his iconic Cascadian Barbecue techniques to Cashmere as he …
Fixers Amy Massey (right) and Virginia White (left) pose with their satisfied customer, Beryl, and her repaired pants.

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

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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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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Ward Media proudly dedicates a special section to Giving Tuesday, a global movement that champions generosity, connection, and community spirit. Highlighting the incredible work of nonprofits …
Skiers break the banner on the first chairlift ride of the 2024-2025 season at Stevens Pass.
SKYKOMISH – Stevens Pass welcomed skiers and snowboarders back to the mountain for the 2024-2025 season, celebrating an early opening on Nov. 29. “I’m most excited about the …
Marcine Miller
WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has announced the appointment of Marcine Miller as its new executive director of communications, marketing, and media relations. Miller, who will serve …
Cashmere High School students (from left) Ashur Yearous (percussion), Brooke Chalmers (French horn), and Liam Hill (clarinet) have been selected to participate in the 2024 Western International Band Clinic honor band event in SeaTac. The students were chosen from thousands of applicants across the western United States, Canada, and Australia.
CASHMERE- The arts at Cashmere High Schools are vibrant and strong in their band, choir and drama departments. Taking its moment in the spotlight this November is the band program, out of which three …
WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation announced a record-breaking distribution of classroom grants to 225 teachers across four Washington counties, marking the largest number of …

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Sports
Wenatchee Wild players celebrate after forward Shaun Rios’s goal in the third period of a 5-4 win at the Kelowna Rockets Wednesday. Rios scored his first goal with the Wild in Wednesday’s game, as head coach Don Nachbaur earned his 700th victory as a WHL head coach.
KELOWNA, British Columbia – The list of Western Hockey League coaches to reach the 700-win plateau is quite brief. The Wenatchee Wild did their part to make that list a little …
Wenatchee Wild goaltender Daniel Hauser is greeted by his team after a 4-2 win Sunday over the Kamloops Blazers at Town Toyota Centre in Wenatchee. Hauser made 30 saves to earn his 100th WHL victory, the 19th goaltender in league history to reach that milestone.
WENATCHEE – Sunday evening’s game at Town Toyota Center will be one worth remembering for a long time, for a long list of reasons. Two players recorded personal milestones, …

Wenatchee Wild forward Deagan McMillan (right) knocks Calgary’s Sawyer Mayes off-balance during the first period of Saturday’s Western Hockey League game at Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. McMillan scored a power play goal in the third, but the Hitmen prevailed with a 4-3 overtime victory.
WENATCHEE  – After the first 40 minutes Saturday at Town Toyota Center, it appeared the next goal might be enough to grind out a win in a defensive battle. The final 20 minutes of …
Jace Egland
WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League (WHL), acquiring an eighth-round selection in the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft in …

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Outdoors
ASHFORD  –  Two major Mount Rainier National Park construction projects starting in 2025 will replace decades-old crumbling infrastructure in the park’s popular Ohanapecosh …
OLYMPIA - The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will convene a virtual Fish Committee meeting later this month to address coastal steelhead management and future planning initiatives. 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

Local schools and community to celebrate Computer Science Education Week

WENATCHEE -- Schools across North Central Washington are joining a nationwide initiative to promote computer science education through interactive events and community partnerships this December. …
Members of the Environmental Natural Resources team Tony Bumgarner, Jesse Hall, Eliana Thomas, and Ivette Alvarado compete at the National FFA Convention.

Cashmere FFA earns national recognition at Indianapolis convention

CASHMERE – Cashmere FFA brought home two top-four finishes and $2,500 in scholarships from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, marking the group’s fourth consecutive year …

Cashmere FFA Dog Dash raises $500 for Humane Society

CASHMERE — Cashmere FFA’s first annual Dog Dash raised $500 for the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. Forty-one runners and their dogs costumed up and entered the 1.3-mile run/walk to …

Cashmere principals honored for dedication to students, staff

CASHMERE – Every October, National Principals Month celebrates the vital role school principals play in shaping communities and creating pathways to success for students and staff alike. …

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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.
    • Dia de los Muertos

      The Wenatchee Valley Museum will host a free Dia de los Muertos celebration on Friday, November 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. “Enjoy fun family …

    • November Repair Cafe

      Waste Loop will host the November Repair Cafe on Wednesday, November 6, from 6-8 p.m. “Repair Cafes are a community space which …

    • Murder Mystery Night

      The Cashmere Library will host Murder Mystery Night: A Pine Falls Mystery "At Brunswick's Bowling" on Wednesday, November 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. …

Opinion

Gratitude in action, making thanks count

Terry Ward<br> CEO & Publisher<br> Ward Media

As Thanksgiving approaches, I've been thinking about what gratitude truly means—not just as words shared around a dinner table, but as an active force capable of transforming our communities. …

The strength in vulnerability, embracing our shared challenges
From politics to governance: Transition time here and across America
The role of small businesses in building community identity
Supporting nonprofits is essential for thriving communities
In a world of noise, silence is golden
Rediscovering our shared humanity through compassion
Labor Day Reflections

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The new 2025 County Fair and Rodeo Queen Jorja Davenport (right) attends the Moses Lake Rodeo Queen Pageant to support the newly crowned 2025 Miss Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Kaylee Stump (left).
The new 2025 County Fair and Rodeo Queen Jorja Davenport (right) attends the Moses Lake Rodeo Queen Pageant to support the newly crowned 2025 Miss Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup Kaylee Stump (left).
Members of the Washington Public Employees Association voted down a tentative agreement containing the state’s last, best offer. Members may have to go without a wage hike for a year absent a new deal.
OLYMPIA - A 5,000-member public employee union in Washington that overwhelmingly rejected a new two-year contract in September is accusing the governor’s office and several community colleges …
Stevens Pass will open at 9 a.m. on Nov. 29, the first November opening since 2018.
LEAVENWORTH – Stevens Pass announced that it will open on Nov. 29 for the 2024-2025 winter season, a week earlier than anticipated. The mountain initially planned to open on Dec. 6, but …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan Public Utility District Board of Commissioners has approved a two-year extension of rate increases following three months of discussion. The commission voted …

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