I’ve been part of a group of nine individuals exploring issues around race and racism in our society. To help us lean into the subject, we are using the “Racial Healing Handbook” by Anneliese...
Our renewed interest in the history and culture of indigenous people in North Central Washington should be celebrated and as well as challenge us to better appreciate and value the 10,000-plus years of history...
Our valley is going to have the gift of virtually hosting celebrated author, poet and ornithologist Dr. Drew Lanham of Clemson University for a conversation on the intersections of race and the environment on...
If we are going to strengthen our communities, it is imperative that we learn to have courageous political conversations about difficult issues without resorting to destructive name calling and other uncivil tactics. The divisiveness...
I had a chance recently to interview Estela Navarro, the legislative intern for Sen. Brad Hawkins Hawkins has praised Navarro as one of the valley’s best and brightest. Navarro graduated from Wenatchee High School...
When we are thinking about supporting the school levies in North Central Washington in the special election that concludes Feb. 9, let us remember the amazing teachers who have been working their tails off...
(Second of two columns) In my previous column on how we can put the teacher-student relationship at the forefront of our public education system, Manson Elementary teacher Marcy Lindert made a compelling case for...
(First of 2 columns) I am a believer that tapping into the insights and wisdom of people actually doing the work on the ground is essential to charting a thoughtful path forward, particularly when...
It’s been remarkable to watch from a great distance the impact that former Cashmere standout Hailey Van Lith has made as a freshman starter on the top-ranked Louisville women’s basketball team. As of this...
The launching of Pinnacles Prep charter school in Wenatchee creates an opportunity for our communities to see the impact of a different learning environment than a traditional K-12 approach — one that is focused...
