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State and gun shop clash at WA Supreme Court over high-capacity magazine ban

Solicitor General Noah Purcell argues his case for upholding the state’s ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines before the Washington Supreme Court on Tuesday.
OLYMPIA - The fate of Washington’s ban on the sale of high-capacity firearms magazines now rests with the state Supreme Court.  On Tuesday morning, attorneys for the state and a …

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Residents, officials weigh in on proposed short-term rental code revisions

CHELAN COUNTY – The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) took public comment on proposed changes to Chelan County’s short-term rental (STR) code on Jan. 14. “By having these …

Cashmere High School set to perform uplifting musical: The Little Mermaid

CASHMERE- Cashmere High School is preparing to perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at the end of the month. Since the casting in November of 2024, the CHS and Cashmere Middle …
Local Features

Family's 9-Foot goose nests in Leavenworth

Greg Harris, an engineer, usually spends hours each year planning the structure of the family’s annual snow creature.
LEAVENWORTH – A nine-foot tall goose made of snow has temporarily made its home in Leavenworth for as long as weather permits. The impressive snow creature sits off of Suncrest Drive, and …
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.

Brick and Rafters brings coworking option to Cashmere

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 documentary “Uncle Vic” was a family project with everyone contributing to the film in some way. From left to right in the behind the scenes family photo are Dan Pappas, Jess Pierson Pappas, Allison Int-Hout, Seth Pierson, Vic Underwood, Diane Underwood, Traci Pierson, and Steve Pierson.

Documentary release honors Vietnam War hero, veterans' stories

WENATCHEE – Siblings Seth Pierson and Jess Pierson Pappas, along with Jess’s husband Dan Pappas, set out to document the life of their Great Uncle Vic, a decorated Green Beret and Vietnam …
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 …

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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. Dec 27 …
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Sen. Liz Lovelett, D-Anacortes, and Rep. Liz Berry, D-Seattle, speak at a press conference about a new bill that would require manufacturers to pay for a new statewide recycling system.
OLYMPIA - Washington’s recycling system may soon get a makeover.  A proposal to require companies to reduce unnecessary packaging and fund statewide recycling services is making its …
CASHMERE - The Cashmere City Council reviewed a draft ordinance aimed at regulating unauthorized use of city property during their January 13 meeting, spurred by recent concerns over unauthorized …
Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is sworn in on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Reykdal was first elected to the job in 2016.
OLYMPIA - Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal warned Thursday that Washington is not living up to its constitutional obligation to cover the cost of basic education and faces the …
OLYMPIA - Washington State voters want legislators to cut spending but also support spending more on specific programs, according to a recent poll. “People are not anti-government,” …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about an ongoing financial scam targeting local citizens through the mobile payment platform Venmo. According to law …

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Sports
Wenatchee Wild forward Shaun Rios (left) lets out a roar after scoring in the third period of Wenatchee’s 3-2 Western Hockey League loss to the Tri-City Americans on Sunday.
WENATCHEE – After two Wenatchee Wild goals 56 seconds apart in the third period, the Wild forced the Tri-City Americans to put up a stingy defensive effort down the stretch to escape town with …
Wenatchee Wild forward Shaun Rios seeks the pass the puck in a recent Wenatchee home game. Rios had two goals and two assists Saturday as the Wild charged to a 6-3 Western Hockey League win at the Portland Winterhawks.
PORTLAND, Ore. – After being thwarted by strong goaltending Friday in Vancouver, the Wenatchee Wild were eager to get back on the scoreboard against a U.S. Division opponent Saturday …

Wenatchee Wild center Morgan Hackman takes a faceoff during the first period of Wenatchee’s Western Hockey League game Friday at the Vancouver Giants. Hackman made his WHL debut for Wenatchee in a 3-0 loss.
LANGLEY, British Columbia – After 45 scoreless minutes of hockey in Friday’s Western Hockey League game at Langley Events Centre, the Wenatchee Wild and Vancouver Giants knew …
Goaltender Daniel Hauser guards the Wenatchee Wild net during a recent Western Hockey League game. The Wild announced Thursday morning that Hauser had been traded to the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for a pair of WHL draft picks and three players.
WENATCHEE. – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL), acquiring forward Maxim Muranov and the WHL playing rights to …

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Outdoors
A gray wolf.
Conservation advocates and a federal wildlife agency are offering $20,000 for information on each of three recent wolf poaching incidents in Washington.  Since October, three gray wolves …
OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will convene a virtual meeting Friday to address proposed commercial whale watching regulations and other matters. The three-hour …

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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

Cashmere student named to Miami University dean's list

OXFORD, Ohio  - JJ Groner of Cashmere has been named to the Dean's List at Miami University for the 2024 fall semester. The distinction recognizes students ranking in the top 20 percent of …
Cashmere FFA Apple Judging Team 2 finished third place at the State FFA Apple Judging Contest in Yakima. Pictured from left to right are FFA State Officer Ashley Landt, Mason Roehl, and Paige Dart.

Cashmere FFA crowned state apple judging champions

CASHMERE  — The Cashmere FFA team earned top honors at the State FFA Apple Judging Contest in Yakima, with first and third place team finishes and landed four individuals in the top …
The Cashmere High School Marching Band performs during a nighttime football game. Three members of the band program were recently selected for the prestigious Western International Band Clinic honor band event in SeaTac.

Cashmere High School band members selected for WIBC honor band event

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 …

North Central Education Foundation awards record 225 Teacher Grants

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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State News

Goehner named ranking republican on Senate Housing Committee

OLYMPIA — Washington State Sen. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden, has been selected as the ranking Republican member on the Senate Housing Committee as he begins his first term in 2025, following three …
Rep. Brian Burnett, R-12

Burnett takes oath, receives committee assignments

OLYMPIA — State Rep. Brian Burnett, R-Wenatchee, was sworn in Monday during opening ceremonies of the 2025 Legislature, officially beginning his term representing Washington's 12th Legislative …

WA’s newest state Supreme Court justice is sworn in

OLYMPIA - After a narrow election victory in November, Sal Mungia is officially Washington’s newest state Supreme Court justice.  Mungia, along with current justices Steven Gonzalez …

2025 Washington state legislative session begins

OLYMPIA - There was plenty of pomp and politics for the opening day of the Washington Legislature’s 2025 session. It began at noon Monday for the state’s 98 representatives and 49 …

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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.
    • Happy Smiles Storytime

      The Cashmere Library will host Happy Smiles Storytime on Thursday, January 9, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. “Join us for half an hour of …

    • Friends of the Library meeting

      The Friends of the Cashmere Library will meet on Friday, January 10, from 2-3 p.m. at the Cashmere Library. “Are you interested in …

    • The Golden Ladle: Soup Competition

      Ground Control will host the Golden Ladle Soup Competition on Friday, January 10, from 6-9 p.m. “We finally figured out how to …

    • Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake

      Numerica Performing Arts Center will host the Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake on Tuesday, January 14, from 7-9 p.m. “Swan Lake is a …

    • Family Movie Afternoon

      The Wenatchee Library will host a Family Movie Afternoon on Wednesday, January 15, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. “Come join us for a fun, …

Opinion

Mountains of possibility, our shared tomorrow

Terry Ward CEO & Publisher Ward Media

In these early days of 2025, as winter settles across North Central Washington, I'm struck by an overwhelming sense of possibility. From the snow-dusted orchards of the Wenatchee Valley to the …

Serving as your legislator was my honor and privilege
Gratitude in action, making thanks count
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

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Community Foundation of NCW staff members wear branded "Give NCW Turkey Trot" winter hats while posing with a participant in a turkey costume at the 2024 Turkey Trot event in Wenatchee, Wash., which kicked off the foundation's annual fundraising campaign that went on to raise a record-breaking $904,765 for local nonprofits.
WENATCHEE — The Community Foundation of North Central Washington's annual Give NCW campaign raised a record-breaking $904,765 during the 2024 holiday season, marking a 31% increase from the …
Ollie Crain and Loren Honaas stand in front of the Bike Corral. Sustainable NCW’s Bike CoOp offered free bike parking at the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market over the summer as part of its community outreach.
WENATCHEE – Sustainable NCW’s Bike CoOp will be launching its mobile bike repair, CoOp on the Go, after receiving grant funding from the Washington State Department of Ecology through the …
CASHMERE — The Cashmere Planning Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to recommend approval of updated floodplain regulations to the City Council following a public hearing on the matter. …
Democratic leaders, Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, and House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, speak at a press conference on Jan. 9, 2025.
OLYMPIA - Democratic state lawmakers are again pushing a proposal to restrict rent hikes across Washington. Despite the rent cap bill’s dramatic failure last session, backers say its …

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