Monday, July 15, 2024
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Fun, family, and fireworks draw the crowds to Brewster Fourth

The colors on wheels led the procession that began at Legion Park, pictured in the background.
BREWSTER – No other holiday quite compares with July 4 th in this city for variety, family fun, and community spirit. That was proven once again last Thursday as Independence Day revelers …
Secret Service agents assist former president Donald Trump into a vehicle after a campaign rally Saturday in Butler, Pa.

FBI names Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, as Trump rally shooting suspect

The FBI named 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pa., as the suspected shooter in what it described as an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, …
Local Features
Wenatchee Public Library employee Chelsea Evans sits at a desk adorned with wildflower arrangements made by youth in the Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center. The kids arranged flowers with Evans and her colleague Molly Schuringa as part of the library’s outreach at the center.

Library outreach brings hope to incarcerated youth

WENATCHEE—For Wenatchee Public Library employees Chelsea Evans and Molly Schuringa, outreach with youth at the Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center is one of their favorite parts of their …
The 18-hole Sands course opened in 2014.

The Barn opens at Gamble Sands, precursor to major expansion

BREWSTER – The newest addition to the Gamble Sands golf, dining, and lodging experience 10 miles east of Brewster, The Barn, billed as the “newest dining hotspot and coolest hangout in …
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 …
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

AppleSox pitching staff combines for 7-0 shutout victory over CCL Showcase Team

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee AppleSox shut out the Cascade Collegiate League Showcase team 7-0 on Saturday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Evan Cloyd led the way for the AppleSox, driving in two runs …
Daniel Johnston
Wenatchee Wild announce hiring of Johnston as Assistant Coach
WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild, members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), announced the hiring of Dan Johnston as the team’s new assistant coach, completing the team’s …
AppleSox squander late lead, fall to Riverhawks 6-4 after ninth-inning collapse
WENATCHEE — The Edmonton Riverhawks staged a late-inning comeback, scoring three runs in the top of the ninth to defeat the Wenatchee AppleSox 6-4 on Thursday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. …
Don Nachbaur instructs his team on the Calgary Wranglers’ bench during a 2023-24 game. The Wenatchee Wild of the Western Hockey League announced Thursday that Nachbaur had signed to become the team’s new head coach.
Wenatchee Wild announce hiring of Don Nachbaur as Head Coach
WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the Western Hockey League (WHL), are excited to announce the hiring of Don Nachbaur as the team’s new head coach. Nachbaur …
Opinion
Terry Ward, Publisher

Local journalism needs your support more than ever

As the publisher of our local newspaper, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the recent Pew Research Center report on the changing relationship between Americans and their local news outlets. The …
Other News
Reactions from government leaders poured in shortly after a shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday afternoon, with Democrats and Republicans alike denouncing the violence. …
SPOKANE — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of central and southern Washington state as a heat wave brings above normal temperatures and creates critical …
BUTLER, Pa. - Former president Donald Trump was rushed offstage from a campaign rally here on Saturday evening, where a shooting left two other people dead, authorities said. A Trump campaign …
WENATCHEE — The Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) has received a $150,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The funding comes at a critical time for the …
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Obituaries
Steven Wayne "Steve" Lautensleger was born on September 25, 1950, and passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2024. He was born to Marie (Huckins) Lautensleger and Donald Lautensleger. He …
Mary Anne Quigley, 84, of Carlton, Washington passed away on June 3, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
May Littlejohn, 95, of Omak, Washington passed away on May 31, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Georgia Barrutia 92 passed away May 24th, 2024.  She was born in Gooding, Idaho and was the firstborn of eight children.    Georgia’s early life was shaped by the hard …
Lynn Trovillo, a longtime resident of Brewster, passed away peacefully in Spokane on May 25, 2024. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on February 24, 1947, Lynn was the first-born to Dewitt (Buzz) Trovillo …
Steven Wayne "Steve" Lautensleger was born on September 25, 1950, and passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2024. He was born to Marie (Huckins) Lautensleger and Donald Lautensleger. He …

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.
    • Movie in the park

      The Pateros Library will host a movie in the park at the Riverview Pavilion on Lakeshore Dr. in Pateros on Friday, June 21, from 8:45 to 11 p.m. …

    • Craft time

      The Brewster Library will host craft time for kids on Wednesday, June 26, from 3-4 p.m. “Join us for a guided summer craft at the …

    • Tie-Dye in the Park

      The Pateros Library will host Tie-Dye in the Park on Thursday, June 27, from 3-4 p.m. “Bring a white t-shirt to the library to create …

    • Lake Chelan Arts Festival

      The Lake Chelan Arts Festival will be held at Riverwalk Park in Chelan on June 21-23 “It features artists displaying and selling their …

    • Mariachi, Music, and Me

      The Chelan Library will host Mariachi, Music, and Me on Thursday, June 27, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Riverwalk Pavilion. “Join Mariachi …

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