Most of us cannot imagine living in the community without an automobile and having to rely on public transportation or walking to buy groceries, get to medical appointments and all of the other chores...
You may not have known Eric Skansgaard, but he was a gentle giant of a man who was a genius at helping people with mental health issues and an architect of a collaborative approach...
[Second of two columns} When the Blue Zones Project group visited our valley last week, they shared some fascinating insights about the health and well-being of our valley. The information came from the surveys...
We have blessed to have vibrant communities in North Central Washington and yet we have a lot of room for improving health and fostering a stronger sense of connection. We are just barely scratching...
One of the more powerful examples of overcoming animosities and finding common ground and mutual trust and respect can be found in the work of the Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board, which is celebrating...
One of the truly exceptional nonprofits in our region is Court Appointed Child Advocates (CASA) of Chelan and Douglas counties, a nonprofit that is celebrating 25 years of service to some of our most...
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” That quote, which has been attributed to various individuals, came to my mind while standing on the pedestrian bridge Saturday afternoon with members...
One of the remarkable emerging community leaders in the Wenatchee Valley is Teresa Bendito-Zepeda, who is prime organizer of the Parque Padrinos, a group of more than 100 neighbors in South Wenatchee dedicated to...
“Am I better than I was yesterday? What am I doing today to ensure a better tomorrow?’ D’Andre Vasquez I cannot think of a better example of personal resilience than D’Andre Vasquez, who graduated...
This region has an abundance of people who are committed to strengthening rural communities and that includes Lisa Karstetter, the regional TechSpark Manager for Microsoft. Some people are surprised when they learn that Karstetter...