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Cashmere Farmers Market celebrates milestone, nonprofit status

Cascade Community Markets, which includes the Leavenworth and Cashmere Community Farmers Markets, has recently earned official nonprofit status. This season marks the organization's 15th anniversary. This year, the Leavenworth market will move to Saturdays and return to its original location at Lions Park.
CASHMERE - The Cascade Community Markets, which include the Leavenworth and Cashmere Farmers Markets, have a few reasons to celebrate as the 2024 season opens. The organization has reached its …

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Chelan PUD to conduct customer satisfaction survey

WENATCHEE - Chelan PUD will be conducting a customer satisfaction survey starting the week of May 13. The survey, conducted every two years, will be administered by Strategic Research, a …
Mabel Hoffman celebrated her birthday with a garden tea party, hosting family members, friends, and other Colonial Vista residents.

Cashmere woman celebrates 104th birthday

WENATCHEE – Colonial Vista Community’s oldest resident, Mabel Hoffman, celebrated turning 104 with a garden tea party, surrounded by 60 of her friends and family. At 104, Hoffman …
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Happy Fudge reopens: a labor of love honoring a legacy

Davelaar’s favorite fudge flavor, dark chocolate raspberry.
LEAVENWORTH – For owner Jason Stewart and Manager Melissa Wike, reopening Happy Fudge, once Happy Happy Fudge, was not a money-making pursuit, but a way to preserve the legacy of one of their …
Wright began carving as a hobby in 2020, then starting selling his work about a year and a half in.

Local carver creates masterpiece in downtown Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH –  On the corner of 10th and Commercial, a chainsaw buzzes while sawdust flies, as a dead, hazardous tree fated to be cut down by order of the city gets transformed into a work …
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 …

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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 …
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After a decade, Mall Boyd is wrapping up her term on the Cascade Medical Board of Commissioners.
LEAVENWORTH—After a decade of dedicated service, Commissioner Mall Boyd bid farewell to her role on the Cascade Medical Board of Commissioners, marking the end of an era in community healthcare …
WENATCHEE - The Chelan County Auditor's Office seeks individuals to serve on "For" or "Against" committees for ballot measures in the upcoming August 6 Special Election Local Voters' Pamphlet. The …
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 …
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 …
CASHMERE – The Cashmere High School Parent Advisory Committee will host a Mother's Day celebration for migrant families on Friday, May 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the High School. The Parent …

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Sports
Leigh Mendelson
WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are excited to announce that Director of Scouting Leigh Mendelson has signed a two-year contract …
Wenatchee Wild first-round WHL Prospects Draft selection Boston Tait.
WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild are pleased to announce the selection of 13 players in the 2024 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft, held Thursday. The 2024 edition was the club’s …

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 – 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 – 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 …

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Outdoors
WENATCHEE - The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest headquarters office and reception desk located at 215 Melody Lane in Wenatchee is now open following renovations of the leased office space. Visitor …
OLYMPIA  –  Recreational boating is a popular pastime in Washington. In fact, nearly 225,000 vessels were registered in 2023. When you include Washington residents who own at least …

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Obituaries
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. …
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 …

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Education

Wenatchee Valley College announces winter 2024 Deans' List

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has released its Deans' List for the winter 2024 academic quarter, recognizing students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking …

Wenatchee Valley College President’s List for winter quarter 2024 

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has announced its President's List for the winter quarter of 2024, honoring students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. To be named to …
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 …

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 …

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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.
    • Apple Awards

      The Numerica Performing Arts Center will present the 2024 Apple Awards on Thursday, May 16 from 7-9 p.m. “Join us in honoring …

    • Painting class

      Class with a Glass in Wenatchee will host the painting class Paint "My Field of Dreams" with acrylics on Friday, May 17 from 6:30-9 p.m. …

    • Flea market

      Apple Annie Antiques in Cashmere will hold their semi-annual flea market on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We hold the event …

    • Family Day at Bird Fest

      The Wenatchee River Institute will host Family Day at the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Family …

    • Bird Fest keynote speaker

      The Wenatchee River Institute will host Bird Fest Keynote speaker Rebecca Heisman on Saturday, May 18 from 7- 8:30 p.m. “While working …

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Terry Ward, Publisher

As the publisher of our local newspaper, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the recent Pew Research Center report on the changing relationship between Americans and their local news outlets. The …

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CASHMERE—The Cashmere American Legion Auxiliary volunteers will distribute handcrafted red poppies on Friday, May 10, in honor of America's veterans. The volunteers will be stationed outside …
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, …
CASHMERE - A hit-and-run suspect who struck a Cashmere home and fled the scene has been arrested, thanks to the assistance of a citizen, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office reported. The incident …
CASHMERE - Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reported that deputies arrested Marcos Depaz, a 37-year-old male from Cashmere, in connection with a storage unit burglary and a theft from a hardware …

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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.
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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. …
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Nikki Haley suspends campaign for 2024 Republican presidential nomination
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