Letters
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...
July 14, 2023
Dear Mayor Florea and City Councilmembers:
This letter is to formalize a complaint about the use of campaign yard signs in City/Public Right-of-Way. I would like to note that I am the only candidate in the current Mayor’s race who has permission for every single campaign sign I...
The Leavenworth Alphorn Association would like to thank the many
people who helped make our 2023 Alphorn Celebration and Workshop
a huge success. Our partners included: The City of Leavenworth for their support of
the NW Alphorn Workshop, and the Leavenworth Chamber of...
Hello Subscribers and Community,With much consideration and having
our main office on 14th Street in Leavenworth for 22 years, and many
years with previous owners, I have decided to vacate the Echo office
space at 215-14th St.
I will be working from my home office.
Nothing else has changed...
This is not a feel-good spring letter. It is written in deep sorrow, frustration and, admittedly, some anger. Once again as a nation we are confronted with the tragic, senseless, and all-too-common reality of mass shootings stealing the lives of our precious children – and at the same time...
Lions in service with Dan’s Food Market
The Leavenworth Lions recently held a successful food drive at Dan’s Food Market on Friday, March 3. The Lions extend a big “shout out” to Eric, Lisa, and Wes Worthen and the crew of Dan’s Food Market for all of their great support. All of the 429 lbs. of...
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