Local Features

Left to right are: Ken McLain, WaFd’s Central Washington Regional President; April Wiggins, WaFd’s Branch Manager; Rachael Goldie, Executive Director, Chelan Valley Housing Trust; Yola Figuiero and Elaine Cooper. Washington Federal Bank donates $10,000 to Chelan Valley Housing Trust Donation goes to building affordable homes on Iowa St. Courtesy Chelan Valley Housing Trust in Chelan
CHELAN - Chelan Valley Housing Trust (CVHT) recently received a $10,000 grant from Washington Federal Bank earmarked for two homes being built this spring on Iowa St. in Chelan.
“We know how crucial affordable housing is to Chelan and love what Chelan Valley Housing Trust is doing to make a...
CHELAN - The public is invited to a town hall event on Dec. 14 to learn about a watercraft inspection program coming next year at Lake Chelan.
The town hall is 5 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 at Chelan Fire & Rescue Hall, 232 E. Wapato Ave. in Chelan.
With more than 2 million tourists annually...
CHELAN - In celebration of National Rural Health Day on November 17, the Washington State Office of Rural Health announced the first annual Rural Health Heroes of Washington Awards. These awards exemplify the outstanding work done by those who provide direct patient care, leadership, and teamwork...
Lake Chelan Health Hospital officially opened at its new location at 110 S. Apple Blossom Drive in Chelan at 6 a.m. on December 5. Hospital staff and Adams Company movers worked through the weekend to move equipment over to the new hospital facility. For all hospital services go to the new hospital...
Organizers of the Chelan Earth Day Fair awarded a $500 scholarship to Ken Gordon for his work with the Lake Chelan Research Institute. The scholarship was presented to Ken on behalf of the Chelan Earth Day Fair committee by members (left to right: Randy Brooks, Anne Brooks, Ken Gordon, Gary Myers...
MANSON - Recently, I was asked by a friend, “What happened to the church bells in Manson?”. Since I didn’t have an answer, it was a fitting time to put on my reporter’s hat and find out.
Turns out the church bells (the Carillons) were back on October 21, ringing beautifully again at the Manson...
CHELAN - The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who have contributed or had contributions made in their name of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. It is awarded in “appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly...
Herb and Yvonne Curtis of Addy, Washington, are celebrating their 71st wedding anniversary. They were married on November 4, 1951, at the Congregational Church in Colville, Washington.
Herb and Yvonne graduated from Colville High School. After graduation and service in the Marines, Herb dated...
CHELAN - Have you seen the pictures swirling the internet of Fashion Week all over the globe? While couture designers are debuting their collections in Paris and Milan, Main Street Gallery was planning their very own local fashion show; and with views of Lake Chelan, you can’t ask for a better...
CHELAN - Lance Stark’s incredibly beautiful scenic photographs of the Lake Chelan Valley made way last week for October Artist of the Month, Leslie Myers. Myers’ acrylic paintings are in warm colors, much like the season, and offer an evocative, loving look of scenes from around Washington State...
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- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA