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Veterans Day is one of the most important holidays in America and one that deserves special recognition. Each year, our country proudly honors the courageous men and women who have sacrificed to help maintain the freedoms that our country holds so dear. At a time when wars are raging in multiple...

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CHELAN - When the fall weather turns chilly and students doff their shorts and t-shirts in search of warmer clothing, local real estate offices of Coldwell Banker Cascade recognize the need. “Approximately 42 percent of the student body from K-12 are eligible for free or discounted lunch programs,...
Veterans Day Parade Historic Downtown Chelan will honor veterans with a Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.   Sip and Shop at Rio Vista Wines on the River Rio VIsta Wines on the River in Chelan will host a Sip and Shop event on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 12- 5 p.m. “Visit Rio...
CHELAN – The Lake Chelan Research Institute will be hosting a special presentation, New Bathymetric Data for Lake Chelan: Icebergs, Landslides and Earthquakes on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. With the U.S. Geological Survey, the presentation will be given by Boe Derosier and Brian Sherrod. and will...

Traditional Día de Los Muertos Ofrenda or Community Altar, a tribute to the deceased. COURTESY OF MARIBEL CRUZ; MARCELA ANAYA; JESSICA FERNANDEZ; RUBY GARCIA
Chelan – The Chelan Valley hosted its second ever Día de Los Muertos parade to help honor both the deceased and a tradition tracing back over 3,000 years. The parade was held on Sunday, Oct. 29 and saw exceptional community turnout. It began at the corner of N. Columbia Street and W. Woodin Ave....

Stephanie Preheim COURTESY OF Captain Rains with Chelan Fire & Rescue
CHELAN – Chelan Fire & Rescue District #7 recently welcomed three new firefighters. In this direct Q & A, Firefighter and EMT Stephanie Preheim takes a minute to introduce herself to the valley:   Q: How long have you been in the Chelan area, and where are you from originally?   A: I don't...
November 6 Manson Secondary School: Manson Secondary School is hosting its annual Veterans Day breakfast on Monday, Nov. 6 at 8:30 a.m. at Manson High School. They will be serving biscuits and gravy. The breakfast is organized by the Leadership Class, in collaboration with FBLA and FFA. They extend...
CHELAN – The Lake Chelan Lions Club hopes to begin providing screenings for pre-diabetes and diabetes to children in the valley and surrounding areas. In support of this effort, the LCLC recently requested funding from the Chelan City Council in the amount of $7,500. The LCLC has been serving the...

Rendering of potential placement for Tsilly COURTESY OF Lake Chelan Arts Council
CHELAN – At the Chelan City Council meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 24, a special presentation was given by Dan Crandall to update Council on funding efforts toward a rendering of Chelan legend, Tsilly the Lake Dragon. The total value of this project includes the artist's expenses and donations and...

Fall is in the air and on the leaves, but the Butte is tucked in for winter COURTESY OF LAURA HUSA

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