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Cashmere High School internship program reaches new heights

Cashmere High School's internship program has achieved record participation with 60 students, offering valuable real-world experience to juniors and seniors.
CASHMERE—Many programs exist within Cashmere High School to help students reach their goals, but a particular one stands out this year with a record 60 participating students. Cashmere …

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Chelan PUD Board to tackle budget planning, major contract decisions

WENATCHEE - The Chelan County Public Utility District Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, October 7, at the Service Center, 203 Olds Station Road in Wenatchee. The meeting comprises a study …
Kyle Davenport (right) with crew members in the hydro pit at the Tony Newton Memorial Regatta in Brewster last month. Davenport's teamwork and preparation have been key to his success as he chases the 2.5 stock high points title.

Cashmere’s Kyle Davenport sets sights on hydro racing crown

CASHMERE – If local resident and hydroplane racer Kyle Davenport had agreed to his rival’s offer, he would be the Pacific Northwest Boat Racing Association (PNBRA) 2.5 stock high points …
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Historic building reopens as Dryden Roadhouse

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.
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.  …
Paelyn Lueondee, 12, holds a Happy Letters Book Packet. In the spring, Paelyn teamed up with Happy Letters founder Traci Pierson to spread joy and encouragement to kids fighting cancer through a Happy Letters drive and a book drive.

Local girl who brightened lives of cancer patients now needs your encouragement

CASHMERE – After spreading joy to children battling cancer, 12-year-old Paelyn Lueondee, now undergoing gene therapy for a rare blood disorder, is in need of some encouragement herself. In …

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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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The brass section of the Cashmere High School band performs energetically in their new uniforms, adding vibrant music to the festive atmosphere of the Autumn Leaf Festival Parade in Leavenworth.
LEAVENWORTH - The Cashmere High School band debuted its new uniforms while marching in the 60th annual Leavenworth Autumn Leaf Festival Parade. With the Cascade Mountains as a backdrop, the band …
CASHMERE - The Cashmere City Council unanimously approved the 2025 budget for Woodard and Curran (W&C) to manage the city's drinking water and wastewater facilities at their Sept. 23 meeting. The …
WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Valley Erratics Chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute has announced its upcoming meeting. The meeting will explore an intriguing intersection of 19th-century history …
A property before receiving fuels reduction work.
CHELAN COUNTY –  This summer, Cascadia Conservation District (Cascadia CD) started offering a free fuels reduction program to residents from Cashmere to Lake Wenatchee who may face …
A previous Pioneer Village Festival bustles with locals exploring the pioneer village and taking a trip back to the early days of Cashmere.
CASHMERE– As Autumn leaves begin to pile up around the Wenatchee Valley, the Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village welcomes visitors for a day of community fun and a celebration of local history …

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Sports
Wenatchee Wild forward Evan Friesen hunts down the puck during the first period of Wenatchee’s Western Hockey League win against the Prince George Cougars on Sunday. The club announced Wednesday that Friesen had been selected as its team captain for the 2024-25 season.
WENATCHEE – As the Wenatchee Wild start a new month, the club is announcing new players set to guide the club on the ice this season. The Wenatchee Wild are excited to announce …
Wenatchee Wild goaltender Daniel Hauser zeroes in on the puck in the third period of Wenatchee’s 4-2 Western Hockey League win over the Prince George Cougars. Hauser made 34 saves, earning his 97th career WHL victory.
WENATCHEE – The second weekend of the 2024-25 Wenatchee Wild season was also the first of seven three-game weekends on the team’s slate this season. After the first of those …

Wenatchee Wild defenseman Chase Bambrick (26) skates past the Wild bench after scoring in Saturday’s 5-4 Wenatchee overtime loss at the Seattle Thunderbirds. Bambrick was one of two Wild defensemen to notch goals in the Western Hockey League contest.
KENT – When the Wenatchee Wild needed offense Saturday night at Accesso Showare Center, they turned to their defense. Josh Fluker and Chase Bambrick both picked up …
Wenatchee Wild forward Zane Saab skates past his team’s bench after scoring a first-period goal Friday against the Spokane Chiefs. Saab scored his first goal in a Wild uniform, but the Spokane Chiefs prevailed for a 6-3 win in Western Hockey League play.
WENATCHEE – Down 4-1 in the third period of Friday’s Western Hockey League contest at Town Toyota Center, the Wenatchee Wild were able to narrow the gap with back-to-back goals …

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Outdoors
WDFW sign directing hunters to a check station.
OLYMPIA — As hunting seasons commence across the U.S. and Canada, Washington state officials are reminding hunters of strict regulations concerning the importation of game meat to prevent the …
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released its annual hunting prospects for the upcoming fall season, providing crucial information for hunters across the state. …

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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

Exhibitors needed for the 2024 NCW College & Career Expos and CS & Tech Fair

WENATCHEE — Organizers are seeking exhibitors for the upcoming 2024 College & Career Expos and Computer Science & Tech Fair events across North Central Washington. Businesses, …
A group of Cashmere seniors ride a rather unconventional vehicle to their first day of school.

Cashmere students march toward a promising new school year

CASHMERE– Cashmere High School’s class of 2025 rode through town in a celebratory annual parade, kicking off the first day of yet another successful school year. With a promising …

Cashmere School District passes Clean Building compliance review with flying colors

CASHMERE— The Cashmere School District (CSD) once again sets the standard high for Washington facilities after passing a Clean Building compliance review for every facility in the district. CSD …
WVC President Dr. Faimous Harrison

WVC crafts new strategic plan to strengthen community and address equity

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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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.
    • Percy Jackson's Birthday Party

      The Wenatchee Library will host Percy Jackson's Birthday Party on Sunday, August 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Robert W. Woods Reading Room. …

    • Family movie afternoon

      The Wenatchee Library will host a Family Movie Afternoon on Wednesday, August 21, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sagebrush Meeting Room. …

    • NCW Writer's Group

      The Wenatchee Library will host the NCW Writer's Group on Wednesday, August 21, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Balsamroot Meeting Room. …

    • 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 …

    • Music on the Lawn series

      Icicle Ridge Winery in Leavenworth will host live music by Sergio And Andy on Friday, August 16, from 6-9 p.m. The event page states, …

Opinion

In a world of noise, silence is golden

Terry Ward, Publisher

In our hyperconnected world of constant notifications, streaming media, and 280-character hot takes, a vital human skill is quietly slipping away: the art of listening. True listening – …

Rediscovering our shared humanity through compassion
Labor Day Reflections
A call for understanding in divisive times
The dilemma of civil discourse
More air assets and initial attacks are key to improving fire response
Navigating the murky waters of media bias
The bias binding us

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CASHMERE– In the hopes of expanding Cashmere's funding for transportation related projects and upkeep, the Cashmere City Council motioned to officially form a Transportation Benefit District …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County officials are seeking public input on an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) to reduce risks from natural disasters. The county's Natural Resources Department …
WENATCHEE—NCW Libraries will host a virtual author talk featuring bestselling writer Erika L. Sánchez on October 10 from 6 to 7 p.m., with Spanish translation available. …
Last year’s scarecrows instilled the town with a bit of spooky and creative fun in the buildup to to Halloween.
CASHMERE– As leaves begin to fall and October makes its annual arrival to North Central Washington, Cashmere residents and businesses are gearing up for a festive and fun local tradition, the …

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