Brave Warrior Project opens new inclusive play space in World’s old press room
‘We’re really just trying to bring those things to our area for these kids rather than having to go someplace else’ — Erica Moshe
Category: Our Well-being
Claire Barnett, who discovered mosaics to process grief, to lead community workshop for Methow Park art
One of the extraordinary aspects of the redevelopment of Kiwanis Methow Park is the high level of public engagement that has been part of the effort at every step of the way. That’s a...
Methow Valley shows us creative ways to build community
WINTHROP — If you want to learn innovative ways to build community, the Methow Valley is an excellent place to visit. Every time I come to the valley, I learn about some new approaches...
Grace Lutheran to host 70 youth and adults exploring homelessness here
On June 16, Grace Lutheran Church will host about 70 youngsters from several sister churches around the country who will be taking part in a week-long program that will expose them to what it’s...
Community Land Trusts: A powerful tool to create long-term affordable housing in North Central Washington
If we are going to develop adequate supplies of affordable housing, launching new and expanding existing community land trusts would seem to be a wise course. It is a certainty that the wave of...
Gratitude teacher brings her life wisdom to NCW
I have great admiration for those with the inner sense peace to take life as it comes and accept the disasters and foibles with as much grace and dignity as successes. They are truly...
Jean Vanier’s life: An alternative to materialism
Our society has become fixated on individualism, competition, accumulation of wealth, and an obsession with consumption and efficiency. Short-term gains have displaced a commitment to long-term sustainability. Of the many downsides to this materialistic...
Leavenworth battle demonstrates need for dialogue, community vision
There is a serious rift in Leavenworth over a proposal to develop a $6 million adventure park — a fight that is raising critical questions about the future of the Upper Valley. The argument...
Our valley could be part Of Blue Zones movement
There is an intriguing community effort in the works that could help transform the Wenatchee Valley into a healthier, more community-connected place. When Columbia Valley Community Health CEO David Olson first learned about the Blue Zones Project,...
Lunz made key contributions to Land Trust success here
Last Thursday, the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust celebrated the retirement of development director Sharon Lunz. During her 17 years there, Sharon played a vital behind-the-scenes role in transforming CDLT from a just-barely surviving nonprofit to...