Thursday, October 1, 2026
WENATCHEE — More than 400 people filled the Wenatchee Convention Center on Nov. 4 to celebrate creativity, technology, and community at the 24th Annual Innovator Awards Luncheon hosted by NCW …
In North Central Washington, the link between health and community runs deeper than clinic walls. For one of the valley’s largest nonprofits, Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH), care is …
This spring, Upper Valley MEND’s Community Cupboard found itself needing to spend more than double the allocated budget to meet the unprecedented demand for food. “Food is the last …
In the Wenatchee Valley, culture isn’t just something to observe — it’s something to live. Two of the region’s cornerstone institutions, the Wenatchee Valley Museum and …
As communities grow, they share in both the lift of prosperity and the strain when the outlook tightens. Nonprofits often shoulder the heaviest burdens — housing, food, and access to essentials …
When Harriet Bullitt established the Icicle Fund in 1998, she used the parable of the Long Spoons to express her vision for the philanthropic organization. In short, the parable sets the scene …
For Dorry Foster, leadership isn’t about standing above others. It’s about standing among them — listening first, finding common ground, and building bridges across sectors, …
Bushel & Bee Taproom owner Kayla Applebay admits that on opening day, she still wasn’t sure how to tap a keg. In fact, she had never managed a bar or even launched a business. Yet eight …
When Alpine Fitness owner Rose Bishop moved to Leavenworth from Kodiak, Alaska, she wasn’t planning to stay. She had become deeply involved with Kodiak’s CrossFit community, and the …
October is national cybersecurity awareness month, and the issue has never been more important. In many ways cybersecurity is now inseparable from community resilience. For the schools, hospitals, …
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce has rolled out a new membership structure designed to make it easier for businesses to match benefits to their stage of growth. The …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Public Utility District Board of Commissioners has extended the contract of General Manager Kirk Hudson through December 2029. Hudson, a 28-year veteran of …
WENATCHEE — Davis Arneil Law Firm is marking a century of service to clients and the Wenatchee Valley community, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Founded in 1925, the firm …
CHELAN — A Chelan-based insurance agency announced that it is rebranding and preparing for a nationwide expansion while maintaining its ties to the community where it began. The Kelly …
The Lake Chelan watershed, aside from being one of the most beautiful places on earth, has proven to be a source for some of the finest wines in America. The bottles that come from estate vineyards …
Long before the Bavarian theme put Leavenworth on the map, the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club established the town as a hub for winter recreation. Forming in 1928, the club laid the foundation …
Long known for powder and peaks, Mission Ridge is embracing a broader identity: A year-round recreation hub where summer recreation meets good food and community — and the Chair 5 Pub stands at …
Amid the rows of their family’s Manson orchard, Rootwood Cider Company stands as more than a cidery—it’s a living testament to heritage, innovation, and the power of family. Sisters …
Every year, thousands of visitors and locals step off the Bavarian-charmed streets and find their way into the astounding nature in and around Leavenworth – a large part of the town’s …
On a bustling summer afternoon, river users walk up to Fred Guimond and Carol Kasper with questions about floating the river, how long it will take, and where they should grab a bite to eat after. …