“When we look today at a culture and society that has become increasingly polarized… we have really got to look at how deeply and profoundly we are connected together and how we need to...
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5276922/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″ placement=”top”]This podcast features Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad of Spokane, who has been an outspoken advocate of the need to find a principled balance between the needs of human beings and...
There is no substitute in a community for face-to-face interactions that bring people together for the common good. For Britany Meiklen, the executive director of the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market, that’s the magic she...
This episode focuses on the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market and the way it brings people from all walks of life and all ages together to share a love of local food, music and activities....
If you want to see remarkable things happen in a community, pay attention to where talented young women are investing their time and energy to make a difference. A transformation and rebirth of the...
Editor’s Note: Second of two columns The more I learn about the Our Valley Our Future grass roots community-building effort, the more I appreciate the people who are involved and their dedication to creating...
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5156218/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″] One of the most important community-building assets in our region is the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, which supports nonprofits and encourages philanthropy. The foundation provides opportunities for families...
We’re getting ready to have quite a party on Sunday afternoon to honor my father, the late Wilfred R. Woods. We’ll have a brief ceremony at dad’s favorite local theater – the Numerica Performing...
By Mike Irwin World Staff Writer WENATCHEE — Wilfred R. Woods died Saturday at age 97, ending his nine decades of wandering the world and wondering tirelessly about how it worked. Preferring the nickname...
By Wenatchee World staff WENATCHEE — The tireless builder, selflessly dedicated to the welfare of his home region and the state of Washington, a skilled journalist and communicator, a lifelong lover and promoter of...