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...
We all owe a debt of gratitude to the unsung heroes who without fanfare do the less glamorous work that makes organizations effective and build community. Last week, the North Central Educational Service District...
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...
I had the opportunity to sit down with Maria Diaz recently and talk about the impact her parents, Manuel and Bonny Diaz, had in the Wenatchee School District and beyond.
There is something really special about WestSide High School and the commitment to bettering the community that has been fostered by the staff and administration and that the remarkable kids who attend that school...
It is rather remarkable how big an impact retired school employees are making in this region.
An important effort has begun in the Wenatchee Valley to foster a stronger sense of community and encourage civil discourse through facilitated small group conversations. A group of local pastors have collaborated to offer...
In these times of political and social acrimony, it’s helpful to have frequent reminders of the power of community and how human beings are meant to live together and work through conflicts and challenges.
My guest for this episode is Bill Layman, a retired mental health counselor who has spent countless hours learning about our region’s Native American past and finding ways to share the culture and history...
Our valley is blessed to have a growing number of non-traditional leaders bringing their creative energy to help our communities move past the way we’ve always done things and consider innovative approaches. A high...