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Becki Subido, mayor candidate 'I feel that the Mayoral Forum was a great opportunity for the community to come together and meet the candidates while learning the various perspectives of how we can move forward and tackle the challenges that are faced. It was wonderful to see so many community members gather as a result of the deep level of caring that they have. We are fortunate to have had the opportunity afforded to us to accomplish our first goal of the process which was to openly talk about the issues. I am appreciative of the time and energy that many folks put into creating the Mayoral Forum so that we could come together as one community.'
The forum was conducted at the Leavenworth Firehall on July 10. There were many community members present to hear each candidate and their platforms. Attached are some quick quotes from the candidates who want to become the next Mayor of Leavenworth.
See also Mayor Carl’s open letter to the...
Golfers Dan Eutsler, Josh Jameson, Brian Vincent, and Jim Dolstad pause for a team photo during the Marson and Marson Cascade Golf Classic June 19 at Kahler Mountain Club near Lake Wenatchee. They were four of 120 golfers who participated this year in Cascade Medical Foundation’s tournament, now in its 20th year. Between golfers, sponsors and volunteers, the event helped raise more than $46,000, which will be used for a new cardiac rehabilitation center at Cascade Medical. Photo by Tim Campbell
Cold hands and warm hearts were the theme on a very brisk, blustery June 19 when 120 golfers gathered for the Marson and Marson Cascade Golf Classic at Kahler Mountain Club.
Their contributions, combined with the generosity of business sponsors, donors and volunteers who helped organize the event,...
Link CEO Nick Covey Submitted Photo
The Link Transit Board of Directors has selected Nick Covey to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer for the agency. Mr. Covey was one of three finalists for this position. He will be the fourth CEO for Link Transit in its 31-year history.
Nick will step into his new role starting July 1. He...
OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet virtually on July 14 to discuss mineral prospecting, spring black bear hunting, white-nose syndrome, and a proposed land transaction.
The Commission will begin their meeting in executive session before hearing briefings about and...
OLYMPIA – On July 6 the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions to protect the public and reduce wildfire risk. The restrictions affect campfires, target shooting, and other activities to reduce risk of wildfire on state wildlife and water access areas.
“We all...
A helpline to help people connect with resources when they're in need has seen an uptick in calls to its service. However, funding remains a barrier to serving more people.
Washington 211 can connect people with about 17,000 resources from its database. The helpline's director, Tim Sullivan, said...
Wenatchee - Beginning July 1, Confluence Health transitioned its naming conventions for its hospitals and some other locations to increase clarity and allow for smoother services for patients.
Ten years after Wenatchee Valley Medical Center (now known as Wenatchee Valley Medical Group) and Central...
Rock and mud debris and rutting damage on the #6200 road above Dry Creek Bridge, June 2023. Photo Credit: USDA Forest Service photo by Ken Bigelow, Forest Service Civil Engineer. Submitted photo
Chiwawa River Road #6200, located on the Wenatchee River Ranger District approximately 39 miles northwest of Leavenworth, is closed at milepost 18.2, just past Atkinson Flat Campground, due to a rock and material debris flow that damaged the roadbed infrastructure and road drainage. Large vehicles...
TONASKET – A dedication held just prior to Memorial Day designated Highway20 in Okanogan County as “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.” The renaming was spearheaded by veterans from Oroville American Legion Post 82 and Tonasket Post 84 who initiat4ed a signature-gathering effort in support of the...
Many of those who battle addiction do so in silence. However, on occasion they are the ones with the biggest smiles and some of the kindest people. They are the ones who are always there for others but who still feel alone. Sometimes they require someone to speak up when they cannot. Find out how...
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