Letters
In my work with Faith Action Network, a multi-faith advocacy
coalition, I see faith communities in Chelan and across our state
open their doors to their neighbors who need food,
transportation, and other emergency assistance. We know one high
utility bill or unexpected...
Members of the Lake Chelan Community Choir give a big “Thank you” to our fine community. Because of the generosity of those who attended our presentations of the Christmas Cantata, “Joy, Joy, Joy” Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3. The choir is fully funded to perform again. We are...
I have lived in the Lake Chelan Valley for 41 years, and by-and-large I have been satisfied with our local USPS service (junk mail notwithstanding), until November 2022. As I have done numerous times in past years, on October 31 I dutifully filled out and turned in a yellow “Hold Mail” card for...
A few weeks ago, I sent an editorial to the Lake Chelan Mirror about the tragedy of the Chelan Senior Center’s ReRuns store closing. I put out a plea to the community to “step up and save the ReRuns store”. Well, I am so pleased to say that we got our miracle, and ReRuns is here to stay.
There...
Citizens of Chelan:
We are in uncertain economic times. Rising housing costs, property taxes, excessive cap lifts and inflation have driven our work force out of Chelan. Many of us who have lived here 20 years or longer have always realized the delicate balance our unique community has between...
The Lake Chelan Valley, Wenatchee and the surrounding areas are beautiful, and we have been discovered. But with growth comes growing pains and negative changes. Right now, if you are a senior, low income, living on a fixed income or one of the hundreds of agricultural workers, this ‘growth’ is...
Hello Concerned Citizens for the Future of Lake Chelan
Although various developments have been, and continue to be, considered for the 900 acres currently available on Chelan Butte, it is unknown how it would ultimately be developed. However, based on existing zoning, up to 800 short term rentals...
Dear Editor:
Lake Chelan Valley Habitat for Humanity is extremely pleased to report receipt amounts as of Dec. 22, 2021 from Manson’s Red Apple and Chelan’s IGA stores 1% Donation Program. Manson’s grocery store receipts totaled $12,500; Chelan’s were $23,867. One percent of those totals go to...
I want to bring to your attention the upcoming spring season of black bear hunting. The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will be voting in November whether to hold a spring black bear hunting season in 2022.
This is a very cruel act as it leaves cubs to die from starvation, predation, or...
We want to give a “shout out” for school board candidate, Barb Polley. We know her both personally and professionally. You could not have a better participant on the school board. She is an advocate for all students, wanting the best educational possible for each and every one. Her many years...
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- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA