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Two Brothers, Jose and Roberto Torres, Combine For 60 Years of Perfect Driving. Submitted photo
Since first getting behind the wheel of a Link bus more than 30 years ago, veteran Link Transit coach operators Jose and Roberto Torres have each accumulated about 1 million miles on the road—equal to going to the moon and back a couple of times. Even more impressive, together the pair have more...

Erin McCardle Submitted Photo
CHELAN – Erin McCardle of Chelan, The Barn Fitness Center owner and current Chelan City Council Member, has declared her candidacy for the City of Chelan Mayor. “I am excited to announce my candidacy and look forward to serving the Chelan community in the role of Mayor. This is my home... the...
CHELAN - On Friday, March 24 from 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., dozens of businesses will be showcasing their job and volunteer opportunities at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce. All interested employers and non-profits looking to showcase their available positions are...
CHELAN - Hey everyone, spring is coming and it’s time to get your Butte on. Chelan Basin Conservancy is working hard to preserve the upper portions of the Chelan Butte for permanent use by the public.  And you can show your support.  We are sponsoring a photo exhibit to highlight the beauty and...

Lauri and Greg King owners of Your Place Physical Therapy & Wellness. Courtesy Norm Manly
MANSON - The Manson Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to highlight one of our newer members, “Your Place Physical Therapy and Wellness”, a new concept for home health care in the Lake Chelan Valley that began operation in October 2022. The Your Place team is committed to helping you move better...

Arts Council artists and Chelan High School student artists gather to interview Heritage Heights’ residents for Legacy Project. Photos courtesy Gary and Leslie Myers
CHELAN - Visual artists from the Chelan Arts Council and Chelan High School Art Club have partnered with Heritage Heights Senior Living for the Legacy Project.  Monday, March 6, each of the artists paired up with a Heritage Heights’ resident with the goal of creating a portrait or other art piece...

Courtesy Diana Pronath
The Northern Lights, aka the aurora borealis, have been showing off their beautiful waves of light here in the Lake Chelan Valley recently. This photo was taken by Diana Pronath at 4:03 a.m. on Monday, February 27, from her home in Swanson Gulch in Manson. To learn more about the Northern Lights go...

GM and President Ron Gonsalves retires Submitted photo
Blue Bird, Inc. Board of Directors announces the retirement of our esteemed President and General Manager, Ron Gonsalves. His last working day with the company was February 28, 2023. Ron has been integral to our company for the last 24 years. His numerous accomplishments and contributions will...

Kristen Taylor Submitted Photo
ST. LOUIS – Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that Kristen Taylor, Senior Vice President/Investments with the firm’s Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated broker-dealer subsidiary, was named to Forbes’ 2023 Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors list. This year’s Best-in-State...
On February 15, at the Manson Fire Commission Board Meeting, Manson Fire District #5 Fire Chief Arnold Baker was presented with an award commemorating his 25 years as chief of Manson Fire District #5. The award reads: 'In Appreciation of Chief Arnold Baker, 25 years of service to the community of...

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