Letters
Terry Ward, From the Publisher
In an era where convenience often trumps community, it's important that we take a moment to reflect on the significance of shopping locally. As the CEO and Publisher of Ward Media, I have witnessed firsthand the vital role local businesses play in our North Central Washington communities. In this...
Our valley is a region unto itself, where we share stunning mountain vistas as well as plentiful, but at some point, limited resources. The Wenatchee River and Highway 2 form the corridor that runs the length of our region, linking it together in many ways.
People have made and continue to make...
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Welcome back to school! We are looking forward to seeing the smiling faces of our students on August 29 ! We are looking forward to a year filled with great learning, experiences, and partnerships.
We are pleased to announce that Cascade School District has been selected as the FieldSTEM District...
Terry Ward, Publisher
As the proud new proprietors of the Wenatchee Business Journal, Leavenworth Echo, Lake Chelan Mirror, Cashmere Valley Record, and Quad City Herald, we are thrilled to continue serving our vibrant communities with accurate and engaging news coverage. Our aim is to provide our readers with insightful...
I was talking with someone the other day about the efforts to build “A mixed-use project with parking, retail, and apartments located in sunken Parking Lot 2 / Blewett.” I understand is it is to be about 50 apartments, and about 75 parking spaces to serve the apartments and about 6 retail shops. I...
On behalf of the Leavenworth Rotary Club, Hands-On committee, we want to express our thanks to the partnerships that allowed us to repaint the Highway 2 wall on the East side of Leavenworth last week. The wall was dirty, and the paint had lifted in many places, but our Fire District 3 and their...
I own the Taffy Shop and made a donation to Brinkman’s campaign. I have an interest in what happens in town because my source of income sits where they are elected. I also have a 24-Year-old son that has a business. So, my concerns are real when it comes to tourism and how the city is being run,...
In the upcoming Leavenworth mayoral election, we have three local candidates: Incumbent Mayor Carl Florea, Rich Brinkman past city administrator, and Becki Subido.
Brinkman and Florea have experience running the city and many Leavenworth residents are unhappy with how Mayor Florea and the city...
To Whom It May Concern:
As Sheriff of Chelan County, I want to express my disappointment and concern after reviewing the information provided by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) in regard to crime rates across Washington. It is disheartening to see such a rise in...
It’s hard to hear clearly when others are making a lot of noise. For instance, I hear a lot of groups, forums and publications claiming to represent our Leavenworth community voice. But all we seem to be hearing are complaints about change coming from a select group in our community. Changes in...
NCW Media Newspapers
- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA