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Podcast episode 25: Carin Smith of FIDO and the development of Hale Park off-leash dog area
My guest this week is Dr. Carin Smith, the volunteer chairperson for FIDO, which stands for Friends Improving Dog Opportunities. That group has been working with the city of Wenatchee in the development...
Ken Neher busy connecting Garden Terrace with the community
Ken Neher, the executive director of Garden Terrace, reached out to me recently to talk about what’s happening at the senior living center that caters to folks with limited incomes. It’s one of the...
Podcast Episode 19: Travis Hornby and the community building work of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
This episode features Travis Hornby, the president of the local chapter of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, an organization that builds partnerships with private and public agencies to build trails for equestrians, hikers and...
Local documentary gives us reason to celebrate and appreciate our salmon
A stunning new video has just been released that may help change the way we think about salmon in North Central Washington. The film, “The Way Home,” is a product of several talented individuals...
Mobile Meals builds community and connects with vulnerable adults
Some of the most heart-warming community building happens on a one-to-one basis, connecting the most vulnerable neighbors among us with caring individuals. This is the magic of Mobile Meals of Wenatchee, a pint-sized, humble...
Podcast Episode 12: Bishop William Skylstad to speak about moral dimensions of climate change
This podcast features Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad of Spokane, who has been an outspoken advocate of the need to find a principled balance between the needs of human beings and the needs of nature...
Interact Club nears audacious $50,000 goal to fund a Habitat home: How we can help
Three years ago, a group of students from the Wenatchee High School Interact Club chose to pursue a magnificently audacious dream — raise $50,000 to fund a Habitat for Humanity home in our valley...
Teach documentary invites us to walk in the shoes of educators
I have had the privilege of meeting countless innovative, dedicated and caring public school teachers during my career here at The World. I marvel at the sense of commitment they show to bringing out...