Five local DAR regents honored for their contributions
There are so many interesting threads in a community that connect us to our past. Mark and Sue Neel of Wenatchee recently sent me some information about a ceremony held last summer at the...
Category: Our Heritage
Once a grizzly recovery skeptic, I’m changing my tune on the issue
When it comes to the question of whether we should reintroduce grizzly bears into the North Cascades, I have been a skeptic. My hesitance was based on a personal preference of avoiding encountering grizzlies...
WSU sociologist offers deep insights about rural social divide impacting NCW communities
Perhaps the most vexing challenge we face in our North Central Washington communities today is addressing the growing economic and social divide that is the result of our economy shifting from being based on...
Artist, educator, community volunteer Ruth Allan celebrating her 90th
Ruth Allan, one of the Wenatchee Valley’s artistic and human treasures, is turning 90 years old on Saturday and we are invited to help her celebrate by sending birthday cards and, if possible, make...
Jerry Isenhart has historic KOZI recordings he wants to make public
Former KOZI Radio owner Jerry Isenhart is sitting on a historical gold mine of recorded interviews featuring people from all walks of life in the Chelan-Manson area and elsewhere in North Central Washington. Isenhart,...
Remembering World press foreman Charles E. ‘Bud’ Preston
The Wenatchee World family of retirees lost another member recently when Charles “Bud” Preston passed away Sept. 27 at age 94. Bud worked for the paper for more than four decades. As I recall...
Community Foundation’s redesigned logo and tagline better reflects its powerful impact here
It’s gratifying to see the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, one of the most effective community-enhancing organizations in the region, has updated its logo, upgraded its website and changed the tag line to...
Chelan PUD’s redeveloped Discovery Center gives us much to celebrate, think about
Chelan County PUD’s reopened Discovery Center at Rocky Reach Dam is a tremendous new community asset that honors the culture of the P’Squosa people and the vision and courage of civic leaders who saw...
WVC student discusses what she learned building the 9/11 Spirit of America website
When college academics are balanced with relevant practical experience, students seem to flourish. That certainly was the case for Wenatchee Valley College students like Nicole Warren who teamed up to develop a marketing plan...
WVC classes collaborate to help promote 9/11 Spirit of America effort
Thanks to a creative collaboration by Wenatchee Valley College professors, the 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial Committee has an updated website and professionally developed marketing strategy to better promote their work and engage the...