Physical distancing is ‘love in action’
Chelan County Commissioner Doug England passed along this beautiful quote from the Belfast, Ireland COVID team. It was so poignant and beautiful that I felt compelled to pass it along. This crisis is going...
Category: Our Well-being
People weigh in on businesses doing social distancing well
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....
Coronavirus: If we all do our best, we’ll save lives
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...
Let’s practice distancing and caring for our local hiking trails
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...
Trinity Church holds drive-by service to stay connected to its parishioners
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...
Drive By Stir Fry: Shon Smith makes a difference donating food
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...
Coronavirus is sparking creative ways to help those in need in our community
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....
Now is the time to sacrifice for our elders and the vulnerable among us
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 reflects on building relationships and community here
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...
The COVID-19 crisis is our Apollo 13 moment
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...