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Link Transit offers free shuttle for Leavenworth Earth Day Fair

Link Transit will provide a special, free electric bus shuttle service for the Leavenworth Earth Day Fair on Sunday, April 21, running every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Wilkommen Park-and-Ride, Glacier Parking Lot, and Enchantment Park.
LEAVENWORTH - Link Transit is providing a complimentary shuttle service for the upcoming Leavenworth Earth Day Fair on Sunday, April 21. The fair will be held at Enchantment Park, where parking is …

Wenatchee Valley College announces Winter 2024 Deans' List

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has released its Deans' List for the winter 2024 academic quarter, recognizing students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking …

Wenatchee Valley College President’s List for winter quarter 2024 

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has announced its President's List for the winter quarter of 2024, honoring students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. To be named to …
Local Features

Leavenworth Art Haus celebrates one year of art and creativity

Owner Katie and her wife Kirstie Miethe spent one of their first dates painting pottery, and have made it a tradition to do it on every vacation, which inspired the idea for the Art Haus.
LEAVENWORTH – On Apr. 1, the Leavenworth Art Haus celebrated its first year of operation, offering a space and supplies for all ages and abilities to decorate and create.  “This …
From left to right, Napiqua Gibbs, Paige Runions and Alice Farrell practice a roller skating train.

Roller Skating Every Wednesday at the Leavenworth Festhalle

LEAVENWORTH - On Wednesday nights from January to April, the Leavenworth Festhalle comes alive with a burst of swirling activity; it’s the weekly skate night. Outside it might be cold, dark and …
Cast members of Icicle Creek Center for the Arts production of “Into the Woods” perform during the dress rehearsal. Opening night is Friday, April 5.

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts presents ‘Into the Woods’

LEAVENWORTH – Icicle Creek Center for the Arts is gearing up for its second live theater production of the season, featuring Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods." "Into the Woods" weaves …
Jenn Crawford of Cascade Medical Center leads the Senior Center group in the Otago Exercise Program.

Leavenworth seniors stay strong and steady with Otago exercise program

LEAVENWORTH—Twice a week, the Senior Center turns into an exercise space for adults over 50 to improve their balance and strength. The workout routine is called the Otago Exercise Program, a …

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Other News
Edge Outdoors representative applies glitter to a young skier’s face during the community fair.
LEAVENWORTH – Blue skies and warm temperatures set the scene for a celebratory closing weekend at Stevens Pass Apr. 13 and 14.  The weekend kicked off Saturday with a community fair, …
LEAVENWORTH - Waste Loop, a local environmental organization, is set to host the annual Earth Day Fair on Sunday, April 21, at Enchantment Park. The event, which will run from 11 am to 4 pm, …
LEAVENWORTH - The Leavenworth Library is hosting an art exhibition showcasing the talented art students from Cascade High School. The show will run from April 16 through May 3 in the library's …
Chelan County commissioners purchased 2.75 acres on Ohme Garden Road in Wenatchee for $1.8 million. The county plans to begin construction later this year.
WENATCHEE – Chelan County commissioners approved the purchase of 2.75 acres on Ohme Garden Road in Wenatchee for the future relocation of several county departments.  The industrially …
LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth Adventure Park (LAP) will be able to extend indoor hours and offer both acoustic and amplified live music under certain conditions, according to the Hearing …
LEAVENWORTH –  The Front Street Park Restrooms and Stairway Expansion Project, slated to begin construction this spring, may be pushed to next year due to bid challenges.  The …

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Obituaries
Brian Lee Avery
Brian Lee Avery, 55, of Cashmere, passed away on April 7, 2024 surrounded by angels and loved ones that left before him, in the loving care of Mount Baker View AFH in Everett. From Brian, …
Blake A Vaughn, 28, of Leavenworth, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee & Cashmere. 
Sharon B. Colbourne
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and loving mother, Sharon B. Colbourne on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the age of 86. She died peacefully in the loving …
Dick Rieman
On Friday, January 19th Dick Rieman passed quietly and at peace as he crossed over to the next grand adventure. After dealing with dementia for many years, it was a true blessing that he chose not to …
Glendene Thompson
Glendene Thompson, 93, loving mother of four, and the devoted wife to her late husband, Leslie Thompson, passed away gracefully in Wenatchee on January 18, 2024. Glendene was born in Texarkana, …
Betty Lou Norman
Betty Lou Norman, long-time resident of Leavenworth, died on January 18th at the age of 89. She was born in Omak, WA and spent most of her life in Leavenworth, meeting her future husband at age 15. …

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Education
Cascade Knowledge Bowl Team

Kodiak Student Spotlight

Cascade Knowledge Bowl Team |  Outstanding Achievement The Cascade High School  Knowledge Bowl team took 5 th  place at the State meet in Wenatchee on March 23rd. It was hotly …

Faculty advisor Tammy Murphy and Cascade High School’s Future Business Leaders of America. Students in the club prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.
LEAVENWORTH - At the forefront of Cascade High School’s (CHS) extracurricular activities are its thriving academic clubs. From science to business and journalism, these clubs offer students a …
PESHASTIN – Peshastin-Dryden Elementary will offer two upcoming kindergarten welcome sessions.  The Kindergarten Welcome will include a morning of introduction and information about …
Maggie, Eero, and Micah code their robot to collect LEGO blocks in a relay-race fashion.
LEAVENWORTH – Between the bookshelves of Icicle River Middle School, Maggie, Micah and Eero, ages 9 to 12 years old, are coding a robot they built to scoop up LEGO pieces, one by one, so that …

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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. April 5 …

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Legislative Coverage
House Republican Deputy Leader Mike Steele (left) and Senate Republican Leader John Braun

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 …
Sen. Lisa Wellman, R-Mercer Island, speaks on the floor of the Senate in Olympia.

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 …
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, who backed legislation to require additional security systems for county elections, speaks before an audience.

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 …
Sen. John Lovick studies a proposal at his desk on the floor of the Senate.

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, …
Demonstrators carry signs calling for passage of a parental notification initiative during a protest in Olympia. The initiative was approved by the Legislature.

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 …

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Get your event in the spotlight with Ward Media!

If you have an exciting event to share, email Reporter Quinn Propst at quinn@ward.media. We’ll showcase the five most captivating events of the week, giving your event the recognition it deserves. Even if your event isn’t among the top five, it will still be added to our events calendar and featured online. Don’t miss this chance to make your event shine!

Here is this week's list of 5 Things to do this Week.
    • Earth Day Fair

      Leavenworth will celebrate Earth Day at the Leavenworth Community Earth Day Fair on Sunday, April 21, from 11-4 p.m. at Enchantment Park. …

    • April Green Drinks

      April Green Drinks will feature Cascade Community Markets on Thursday, April 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Blue Spirits Distilling. “Are …

    • Trashion Show

      The Wenatchee River Institute will host the third annual Trashion Show on Friday, April 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the River Haus lawn. …

    • Family story time

      Leavenworth will celebrate Earth Day at the Leavenworth Community Earth Day Fair on Sunday, April 21, from 11-4 p.m. at Enchantment Park. …

    • Red Barn event

      The Wenatchee River Institute will host the Red Barn event Fish are Friends on Tuesday, April 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. This is a free event …

Sports
Tremont Robinson-White Tremont Robinson-White of the Wenatchee Bighorns takes a shot during the team's 125-98 victory over the Salem Capitals on Friday, April 12. Robinson-White scored a season-high 36 points in the game, leading the Bighorns to snap a four-game losing streak and improve their record to 2-5 on the season.
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Bighorns have turned their season around with two convincing home victories over the weekend. After a disappointing 1-5 start to the season, the Bighorns defeated the …
First grader Isla Fritz earned a first-place finish for her floor routine and placed twelfth for All-Around at State.
PASCO—Four Leavenworth gymnasts competed at the state level in the Washington State Excel Gymnastics Championships in Pasco on Apr. 6 and 7, and some of them walked away State Champions. …
Wenatchee Wild forward Briley Wood pauses after celebrating his first-period goal in Tuesday’s Western Hockey League playoff game at the Kelowna Rockets. Kelowna moved ahead of Wenatchee in the best-of-seven series with a 5-1 win at Prospera Place.
KELOWNA, British Columbia – After two games in Wenatchee this past Friday and Saturday, the emphasis for the Wenatchee Wild was on a strong start as their Western Hockey League playoff …

Eli Sauer
Eli Sauer | Baseball | Sophomore Eli was nominated for Athlete of the Week because he puts his head down and works hard every day. For a guy who has never played baseball, he is always asking …
LEAVENWORTH - The Cascade Kodiaks boys soccer team has been on a roll this season, maintaining their undefeated record with impressive wins against Chelan and Quincy. On March 26th, the Kodiaks …

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Opinion
Sen. Brad Hawkins, R-12
Our state approves three budgets every two years. These budgets fund Washington’s operating ($71.9 billion), transportation ($14.6 billion), and capital ($10.3 billion) expenditures, including …
Rep. Mike Steele and Rep. Keith Goehner
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 …

Amy Yaley<br> COO<br> Ward Media
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 …
Sen. Brad Hawkins, R-12
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, …
Letters
The 2024 Upper Valley Empty Bowls Festival just concluded on Thursday, March 21 st .  This long standing festival, this the 28 th season, is only possible because it is loved by our village, and …
Rhona Baron (The Whistle) has written several pieces regarding the current city’s approach to building codes, which have provided misleading facts and incomplete analyses. She and others have …
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 …
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