In this era of bitter culture wars, polarization and acrimony, we could all benefit from getting out of our echo chambers and learning skills to have meaningful and respectful conversations about difficult community topics...
A promising effort has been launched in the Wenatchee Valley to create a network of support to help struggling families and reduce the risk of having their kids end up in the state’s troubled...
Project SEARCH Stemilt, an innovative job training program for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, made a huge impact on the lives of the seven pioneering Eastmont students in the space of nine months. ...
Common Ground Community Housing Trust is making strides in starting to address the need for affordable housing in the Wenatchee Valley, according to managing director Thom Nees. The nonprofit organization has purchased .4 acres...
Winton Mfg. Composts Works is doing some interesting work developing a regional commercial compost program that allows farmers, restaurants, hotels and families to divert food and yard waste that would normally go to the...
Lake Chelan School District is taking a bold and innovative approach that other school districts should consider emulating. With meaningful community, staff and student input, the district recently developed a strategic plan that includes...
I am intrigued and encouraged by the community-centered approach Leavenworth’s Rotary Club is using to host the annual district conference in early May. They are taking the unprecedented step of inviting outside civic leaders...
Our friends at the Methow Conservancy have quite a challenge and opportunity for preserving and enhancing the strong sense of community in that mountain valley. The Haub family, long-time owners of the iconic Sun...
The Wenatchee Valley theater community is in mourning this week after the passing of Arlene Jones, who for tirelessly for decades to support Music Theater of Wenatchee and other local organizations. “She was the...
Navigating the health care system in this country is all too often a frustrating experience. The insurance-dominated system is rich in tools to improve our lives while at the same time a mind-numbing labyrinth...
