A few days ago, I posted a question on my Facebook page asking people in the valley where they have observed local businesses trying hard to keep our valley safe from a coronavirus outbreak....
Flattening the curve on the local coronavirus epidemic is not that complicated. If we all give the best effort we can, as individuals and businesses, we will save lives. Dr. Peter Rutherford, the CEO...
Most of us in the Wenatchee Valley are getting cabin fever during this time of physical distancing to slow down the spread of coronavirus. As a result, a lot more people are finding time...
The novel coronavirus continues to prompt some innovative approaches to stay physically distant and yet find meaningful and personal social connections. Many local churches are holding services virtually, but Trinity Church in Wenatchee took...
I am a big fan of stories of contribution and also stories of redemption — where we see the humanity and dignity of people who have been subject to ridicule or harsh judgment. Local...
What I find tremendously encouraging in this very uncertain and downright frightening time is how many people are investing enormous time and energy trying to figure out how to help others in the community....
The extreme measures being taken in this state and the country to slow down the spread of COVID-19 has led to some fierce debates about the role of government vs. the liberty of individuals...
Steve King, the outgoing economic development leader in the city of Wenatchee, is pulling up stakes and leaving for a new challenge as the manager of the public works department in Port Townsend. In...
This is our Apollo 13 moment. The coronavirus is upending life as we know it in North Central Washington and across the country. We must take every precaution possible to limit the spread of...
When Carl Florea campaigned for mayor of Leavenworth, he spent a lot of time talking about the need to build bridges between the business community and residents. Florea, a former pastor and a driving...