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Award-winning Shea-Kim Duo to perform in Omak

OMAK—The Shea-Kim Duo, comprised of violinist Brendan Shea and pianist Yerin Kim, will perform at the Omak Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m. The husband-and-wife …

Pateros approves TIB grant for Commercial Avenue project

PATEROS – The city council held a special meeting on Monday, March 25, to approve a significant grant from the state Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) to fund improvements to Commercial …
Local Features
The Women's Service League of NCW will hold its annual Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wenatchee Valley Mall near Sportsman's Warehouse.

Women's Service League hosts annual prom dress giveaway

WENATCHEE – This weekend, area teens, regardless of income, will have the chance to pick out the prom dress of their dreams for free, thanks to the Women's Service League of North Central …

Local ag co-op nurtures tree fruit industry from bud to box

Since the 1930s, Northwest Wholesale, Inc., a locally owned agricultural cooperative, has been an impactful part of the tree fruit industry in North Central Washington. Cooperatives of all kinds …
A bass fishing group gave Mauk the idea to make these bass tackle covers.

Brewster Bait & Tackle evolves with sportfishing crowd

The key to business success is often finding a niche idea, nurturing it, and following each progressive development as it leads to the opportunities that customers and markets demand. Such has …
Legislative Coverage

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 …

Sports
Grady Wedman

Wenatchee Wild sign Wedman to scholarship & development agreement

WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are pleased to announce that 2008-born forward Grady Wedman has signed a Scholarship and …
Wenatchee Wild defenseman Karter Prosofsky flashes a smile as he skates past the bench after his third goal in Friday’s Western Hockey League game at Victoria. Prosofsky’s hat trick Friday helped the Wild seal home-ice advantage in the first round of the WHL playoffs, which begin Friday.
Wenatchee Wild announce first-round playoff schedule
WENATCHEE – The first regular season in the Western Hockey League is now in the history books for the Wenatchee Wild, and a playoff run will be part of the story for the club as part of its …
Wenatchee Wild players gather to celebrate Briley Wood’s goal in the first period of Saturday’s Western Hockey League game at the Everett Silvertips.
Wild drop regular season finale in Everett Saturday, 6-2
EVERETT – With the goal of home-ice advantage achieved for the first round of the Western Hockey League playoffs, it was time for a few different faces to step into the Wenatchee Wild lineup. …
Wenatchee Wild defenseman Karter Prosofsky flashes a smile as he skates past the bench Friday after scoring his third goal in a 4-2 Wild win at the Victoria Royals. His hat trick was the organization’s first by a defenseman in 15 years.
Prosofsky nets hat trick, Wild clinch first-round home ice with 4-2 win Friday
VICTORIA, British Columbia – For the Wenatchee Wild, there was no better magic to be performed on Friday at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre than making a magic number disappear. While …
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Strengthen brand recognition and loyalty with consistent brand building

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 …
Other News
WENATCHEE - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 has announced a partnership with allied agencies in Chelan, Kittitas, Grant, and Okanogan counties to conduct High Visibility Enforcement …
BRIDGEPORT – Citizen response from the March 25 public meeting held to discuss the steep cost increase for a 2024 law enforcement contract with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) …
BREWSTER – Director of Public Works Lee Webster addressed the city council's regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 21, regarding the latest developments with the city’s campaign to …
PATEROS – The city council approved a facilities use request from the Pateros/Methow volunteer fire organization to close off Lakeshore Drive from 9 a.m. to noon on March 30 for kids’ …
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Obituaries
Deborah T. Glover, 64, of Brewster, Washington passed away on March 3, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Cherrie Dee Cool (Bennett), affectionately known as Twinks to most of her friends and family, passed away at home on Saturday, February 24, 2024, after a short but valiant fight with cancer.  …

Jason Rodriguez Lopez

Jason Rodriguez Lopez , 25, of Brewster, Washington passed away on February 23, 2024. Rosary & Visitation FEB 28 . 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Barnes Chapel Mass of Christian Burial FEB …

George (Joe) Edward Riggan

George (Joe) Edward Riggan passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, in Battle Ground, Washington.  Joe, as he was affectionately known, was born on July 3, 1934 in Ivy, Arkansas to Roy and …

Charles Mathew Hull

Charles Mathew Hull, 54, of Brewster, Washington and formerly of Pateros, Washington passed away on February 17, 2024. No public services will be held. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for …

Isabel Garcia Mercado

Isabel Garcia Mercado, 54, of Bridgeport, Washington passed away on February 8, 2024. The service is Friday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. at Bridgeport Apostolic Church. Barnes Chapel is handling …

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.
    • Crafternoon at the library

      The Okanogan Library will host a crafternoon on Thursday, March 14 from 3-5 p.m. “Drop in after school for a fun family craft,” …

    • Video game night

      The Pateros Library will host a Video Game Night on Friday, March 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the Pateros Brewster Community Resource Center in the …

    • Shamrock Shuffle 5k

      The Chelan Lion’s Club will host the Shamrock Shuffle 5k on Saturday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. at the Riverwalk Park. Registration and …

    • Top Dog Parade

      Historic downtown Chelan will host the Wayne Kelly Top Dog Parade on Saturday, March 16. “Calling all dogs for the 36th Annual Wayne …

    • St. Patrick’s Day party

      Kodis Noon Saloon will host a St. Patrick’s Day party on Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m. in Pateros. “Come down and enjoy some …

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In no case should a child look directly at the solar eclipse, but there are special eclipse glasses. Anadolu via Getty Images When the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth on April 8, 2024, it …
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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 …