Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Wearin’ of the green

Leading the Wayne Kelly Memorial St. Patty’s Top Dog Parade was Pat Kelly (on the left) holding the banner for the parade which honors his father, Wayne Kelly.
CHELAN - Lake Chelan Valley residents and dogs got their green on for two events on Saturday, March 16, in downtown Chelan. Starting the morning off was the Shamrock Shuffle, a 5k event that supports …
Capt. Harry Griffith Cramer, Jr.

Vietnam War Veterans Day proclamation has local significance

CHELAN – National Vietnam War Veterans Day, observed on March 29, was signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017 as part of the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act. The city …

Chelan Earth Day Fair aims for zero waste

CHELAN  - The annual Chelan Earth Day Fair, now in its 35th year, will take place on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chelan's Riverwalk Park. This year, fair organizers are …

Washington State Patrol to conduct high visibility enforcement patrols in North Central Washington

WENATCHEE - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 has announced a partnership with allied agencies in Chelan, Kittitas, Grant, and Okanogan counties to conduct High Visibility Enforcement …

Chelan council issues proclamation supporting Stehekin staffing

CHELAN—The city council doubled down on its support of full National Park Service (NPS) staffing at the Golden West Visitor Center with a proclamation issued to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland …
More News
CHELAN—At around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Chelan Fire and Rescue responded to reports of smoke coming from The Apple Cup Café in Chelan. On arrival, fire crews confirmed an active fire …
CHELAN - The Chelan VFW Post #6853 held an important community event on March 9, focusing on suicide prevention. Alyssa Warburton from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) visited the …
CHELAN - Residents living along the shores of Lake Chelan are being called upon to help protect the lake from the threat of aquatic invasive species like quagga mussels. A new community-driven …
Local Features
The Women's Service League of NCW will hold its annual Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wenatchee Valley Mall near Sportsman's Warehouse.

Women's Service League hosts annual prom dress giveaway

WENATCHEE – This weekend, area teens, regardless of income, will have the chance to pick out the prom dress of their dreams for free, thanks to the Women's Service League of North Central …

Local ag co-op nurtures tree fruit industry from bud to box

Since the 1930s, Northwest Wholesale, Inc., a locally owned agricultural cooperative, has been an impactful part of the tree fruit industry in North Central Washington. Cooperatives of all kinds …
Chelan County Sheriff's Report

Chelan County Sheriff's Report

This report is compiled from records provided by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office and RiverCom. The publisher cannot certify the complete accuracy of the information provided.
Legislative Coverage

Federal court redistricting ruling shakes up Washington State legislative districts, faces Republican criticism

OLYMPIA – In a development impacting Washington State politics, the Ninth Circuit Court has dismissed an emergency motion to stay a federal court decision regarding legislative district …

Blending education and technology a goal for Wellman

OLYMPIA - On the last Monday morning of the 2024 legislative session, Washington State Sen. Lisa Wellman’s office brimmed with sunlight, an early peek at spring, as she sipped tea from a white …

Counties required to adopt security system

Under a bill Secretary of State Steve Hobbs endorsed, all counties are required to install “Albert Systems,” a technology that notifies counties when there is an attempted cybersecurity …

Officers will soon be allowed to work part-time

Washington remains 51st in the nation for police officers per capita, and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time.  SB 5424, sponsored by Sen. John Lovick, …

Parental authority initiative approved, but concerns linger

OLYMPIA - The “Parent’s right to know,” a citizen-led initiative regarding parental authority over kids in public schools, will become law in June.  While the measure won …

Building trust in law enforcement a key goal, Lovick says

OLYMPIA - Sen. John Lovick describes himself as a Black man with brown skin who wore a blue uniform for a combined 37 years as a former state trooper and Snohomish County Sheriff.   …
Obituaries
Arnold Louis Bertram, 78, of Entiat, Washington passed away on March 19, 2024. Precht Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Bonita Rae Stangland, 85, of Chelan, Washington passed away on March 17, 2024. Precht Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Marilyn Joyce Johansen, age 80, passed away Saturday March 9th at Lake Chelan Community Hospital. Originally from Reserve, MT, Marilyn lived in Chelan for 25 years. She taught P.E. for over 30 years …
Marilyn Joyce Johansen, 80, of Chelan, Washington passed away on March 9, 2024. Precht Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Joy Ross age 90, of Chelan, Washington passed away on March 2, 2024. Precht Rose Chapel will be handling the arrangements for the family.
Conrad Clementson age 85, of Chelan, Washington passed away in Snohomish County, Washington on March 3, 2024. Precht Rose Chapel will be handling the arrangements for the family.

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Here is this week's list of 5 Things to do this Week.
    • Easter bunny pictures

      The 12 Tribes Casino in Manson will host Easter bunny pictures on Thursday, March 28, from 3-6 p.m. “Our Easter bunny is ready to …

    • Manson egg hunt

      Manson Parks and Recreation will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Singleton Park and Wapato Lake …

    • Rio Vista Wines egg hunt

      Rio Vista Wines on the River will host their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. Eggs will be hidden all around the …

    • Easter egg hunt

      The Lake Chelan Eagles and Chelan Lions Club will host their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Don …

    • Good Friday service

      The Lake Chelan Community Choir will hold Good Friday services on March 29 at 7 p.m. at the North Shore Bible Church in Manson.   …

Opinion
POINT OF VIEW
Rep. Mike Steele and Rep. Keith Goehner

Climate Commitment Act needs accountability, not scare tactics

Washington state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) was passed in 2021 with the goal of reducing and phasing out carbon emissions.  Unfortunately, there have been several problems with …

Strengthen brand recognition and loyalty with consistent brand building

In the world of marketing, where trends come and go, one principle remains constant: the importance of consistency. This is true whether you're a multinational corporation or a family-owned business …

My “Walking Start to Running Start” bill will provide more options for students and families

The Washington State Legislature is quickly approaching its adjournment date of March 7. I’m pleased to share that my Senate Bill 5670, expanding the state’s Running Start program, …
Features
For 33 consecutive years, Peterson’s Waterfront located on the shores of Lake Chelan was among a select number of RCI affiliated resorts to meet the requirements for this annual distinction as part of the RCI Resort Recognition Program®.

Peterson’s Waterfront secures RCI Gold Crown Resort designation for 33rd year

CHELAN – Peterson’s Waterfront has been awarded the RCI Gold Crown Resort® designation by RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange, for the 33rd consecutive year. This …

Celebrating a quarter century of winemaking excellence: Fielding Hills Winery

CHELAN – As Fielding Hills Winery marks its 25th anniversary in 2024, founders Mike and Karen Wade reflect on a journey that began with the crushing of grapes from their estate Riverbend …
Sports
Grady Wedman

Wenatchee Wild sign Wedman to scholarship & development agreement

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are pleased to announce that 2008-born forward Grady Wedman has signed a Scholarship and …

Wenatchee Wild announce first-round playoff schedule

WENATCHEE – The first regular season in the Western Hockey League is now in the history books for the Wenatchee Wild, and a playoff run will be part of the story for the club as part of its …

Wild drop regular season finale in Everett Saturday, 6-2

EVERETT – With the goal of home-ice advantage achieved for the first round of the Western Hockey League playoffs, it was time for a few different faces to step into the Wenatchee Wild lineup. …
National News
Workers pick blueberries in greenhouses of the Agrovision firm in San Isidro Mazatepec in Jalisco.
As its workers stream to the U.S., Mexico runs short of farmhands
ETZATLÁN, Mexico - For decades, Mexicans crossed the border to pick Americans’ lettuce, grapes and strawberries. Mexico had a seemingly inexhaustible supply of farmhands - tough, …
Senate passes $1.2 trillion spending bill, averting government shutdown
The Senate approved a $1.2 trillion spending bill in the wee hours of Saturday morning to prevent a brief partial government shutdown, sending the bill to President Biden to sign into law. …
Nikki Haley meets voters during a rally at Gilbert H. Hood Middle School in Derry, N.H. on Sunday.
Nikki Haley suspends campaign for 2024 Republican presidential nomination
CHARLESTON, S.C. -  Nikki Haley , a former U.N. ambassador and governor of South Carolina, has announced she is suspending   her presidential campaign, leaving  Donald Trump  with …
Big-box stores try to stay relevant by focusing on smaller stores
Two of the biggest names in big-box retail have boosted their bets on a growing trend for brick-and-mortar sales: smaller stores. Best Buy and Macy’s this week announced plans to add …
Chrysler recalls 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees over steering wheel defect
Chrysler is recalling more than 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees because of a steering wheel defect that may cause a loss of control. Problems can arise when the steering knuckle separates from the …
Web Extra content

I’ve captained ships into tight ports like Baltimore, and this is how captains like me work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions

The Conversation’s senior politics and democracy editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with Captain Allan Post, a veteran ship’s officer, about the role a ship pilot plays in bringing a large ship in and out of a harbor. …

Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both chemotherapy and surgery

Some cancer patients receive additional treatment after surgery with the goal of eliminating any remaining tumor cells. BSIP/Collection Mix: Subjects via Getty Images When Kate Middleton, the …

The truth behind 5 unconventional self-care rituals that have gone viral on TikTok

Guava Health outlines five unconventional health trends that have gone viral thanks to TikTok.