CHOLPON-ATA, Kyrgyzstan — One of the unique opportunities for this year’s delegation to this Central Asian country was the 2nd World Nomad Games, a celebration of the contributions and culture of nomadic peoples the...
KARAKOL, Kyrgyzstan — A few years ago, adventure tourism entrepreneur Igor Khanin visited North Central Washington as part of an effort to expand and develop Kyrgyzstan’s economy and a relationship blossomed with Cashmere orchardist...
Our North Central Washington delegation to Kyrgyzstan was treated to a special welcome from Turmbek and Akin Musaeva, the parents of Gulzat Perry, a native Kyrgyz who teachers elementary school in Quincy.
Publisher’s Note: Claire Seaman of Leavenworth was an exchange student in Bolivia this past school year as part of a Leavenworth Rotary’s Youth Exchange program. She’s the daughter of Shaun and Carol Seaman and...
The Leavenworth Community Farmers Market is making some wonderful progress in helping foster a greater sense of community while building a healthier bottom line, thanks to the energy and creativity of executive director Jenny...
We have just concluded publishing a series of stories on the Our Valley What’s Next that explains the background and potential impact of this grass roots-inspired community improvement effort. The series can be accessed...
I have been greatly impressed with the Our Valley What’s Next project, a grass roots-driven community planning effort that was launched by a group of ambitious civic leaders who are committed to improving collaboration....
Publisher’s note: The is the fifth in a series of articles about the background and progress of Our Valley What’s Next, a grass roots community improvement project for the Wenatchee Valley. Check out the...
Publisher’s note: The is the fourth in a series of articles about the background and progress of Our Valley What’s Next, a grass roots community improvement project for the Wenatchee Valley. Check out the...
Publisher’s note: The is the third in a series of articles about the background and progress of Our Valley What’s Next, a grass roots community improvement project for the Wenatchee Valley. Check out the...