I’m always encouraged to see the good folks at GladSong continuing their tradition of benefit concerts across North Central Washington. The inspirational singing group will perform on Sunday, July 12, from 7 to 9...
Jim Caulkins learned the value of hard work growing up in rural Montana and Alaska. Raised in what he describes as a “survival-type situation,” he planted potatoes, cared for chickens, hunted, fished and cleared...
One of the most important lessons artist Terry Valdez has learned is that creativity often thrives in a little chaos. In fact, he embraced the idea so fully that he designed “Creative Chaos” T-shirts...
Common Ground Community Land Trust is on the cusp of delivering eight permanently affordable homes at its Crail Cottages development on Ninth Street in Wenatchee—a modest but significant step in the valley’s ongoing effort...
As a young man, Nick Covey learned the fundamentals of business in the bustling kitchen and dining room of his family’s restaurant, Covey’s, a longtime Wenatchee gathering place where rock-and-roll bands played six nights...
Rock Island Elementary counselor Rosalind “Rosie” White wanted to give students a chance to stretch their creative muscles while celebrating the beauty of North Central Washington through a colorful hallway mural. To bring the...
This is a great example of what happens when teachers are given just enough freedom — and support — to try something a little unconventional. Cascade School District art teacher Amber Zimmerman and music...
On Saturday, April 11 from 1-3 p.m., the Campbell family of Chelan will be holding a community event to celebrate a remarkable achievement — 125 years operating Campbell’s Resort and Conference Center. Leadership of...
In the last few years of his life, Dean Weidner, the founder of Weidner Apartment Homes, donated a jaw-dropping $15.2 million to secure the future for two of North Central Washington’s critical nonprofits —...
Long-time residents in the Wenatchee Valley will remember Siraco’s Restaurant on Mission St. in Wenatchee and the warm hospitality delivered by Jim and Lula Valissarakos. Lula passed away on Dec. 19, 2025 in Santa...
For a remarkable 89 years, the Wenatchee Community Concert Association has been putting on first-rate, affordable professional music events in the valley. On Feb. 10 at 7pm they will sponsor The Swon Brothers at...
