The Apple STEM Network, a consortium of local school organizations, public agencies and nonprofits, has landed a $110,000 operating grant from Washington STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to execute a locally developed business...
One of the most effective North Central Washington organizations in fostering a sense of community is the Initiative for Rural Innovation and Stewardship, a tiny nonprofit run on a shoestring by former Nature Conservancy...
The United Way of Chelan and Douglas counties is making the fight against poverty a key priority, and Wenatchee native Kenzie English is the point person for this effort.English is a 2013 graduate Wenatchee...
New Wenatchee Police Chief Steve Crown is setting a strong example of leadership as he gets to know the department and the community. His commitment to collaboration and tapping into the wisdom of the...
A fascinating discussion was held recently between the Wenatchee Diversity Advisory Council and Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett and Wenatchee Police Chief Steve Crown.Burnett and Crown were invited by the council to build relationships...
Make A Difference Day epitomizes creative community building and we can all find a way top help out this Saturday, Oct. 22 during our annual day community service. Thousands of individuals coming together to...
A growing number of young leaders are making a meaningful impact on North Central Washington communities and we need to find more opportunities for them to help build a brighter future. Wenatchee natives Kristin...
The art and business of making coffee appeals to Kyle Hendrickson’s entrepreneur’s mindset and his knack for figuring out efficient process improvements and tinkering with equipment. But at the end of the day it’s...
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story ran in the Good Life magazine. By Ken Anderson In the spring of 2014, my wife, Shirley, and I attended a concert in Wenatchee. As people...
Editor’s Note: This is the final column of a series on a delegation from North Central Washington to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan for a cultural and economic exchange. Towards the end of our 10 day...