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The new sign in the tree sculpture parking lot along Foster Creek Avenue directs visitors to every one of the 29 carvings located around the city.

Bridgeport Revitalization Committee reviews tree sculpture parking lot draft design

BRIDGEPORT – The draft drawings done by city engineers Gray & Osborne for the tree sculpture parking have been received by Superintendent of Public Works Stuart Dezellem. Those renderings …

Columbia River H.O.G. Chapter revives Run 4 the Border motorcycle ride for Armed Forces Day

WENATCHEE - The Columbia River Harley Owners Group (H.O.G) Chapter is reviving its annual Run 4 the Border motorcycle ride after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, now in its 19th …

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Local Features
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 …

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 …

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Legislative Coverage
House Republican Deputy Leader Mike Steele (left) and Senate Republican Leader John Braun

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 …

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Sports

Wenatchee Wild announce trade with Victoria Royals

Forward Grant Reid looks up at the scoreboard during a 2022-23 Victoria Royals contest against the Prince George Cougars. The Western Hockey League’s Wenatchee Wild announced Thursday morning that they had acquired Reid in a trade with the Royals for forward Daniel Morozov.
WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League (WHL), sending 2007-born forward Daniel Morozov to Victoria in …
Defenseman Reid Andresen skates in a game for the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers this past season against the Prince Albert Raiders. The Wild announced the acquisition of Andresen and a third-round pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft Thursday, in exchange for defenseman Jonas Woo.
Wenatchee Wild announce trade with Medicine Hat Tigers
WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild have announced a trade with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL), sending 2006-born defenseman Jonas Woo to Medicine Hat in …
Marcus Matyas, Cretin-Derham Hall H.S.
Wenatchee Wild select two players in team’s first WHL U.S. priority draft
Wenatchee Wild Select Two Players in Team’s First WHL U.S. Priority Draft WENATCHEE – The Wenatchee Wild are pleased to announce the selection of two players in the 2024 Western …
Bears teams, Mustangs remain in hunt for state appearances
BREWSTER – The Bears baseball and softball teams took a big step closer to state following wins over Manson and Liberty Bell on Tuesday, May 7. The Lady Bears jumped out to a 6-1 lead in …

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Opinion

GOP nearly blows up convention in attempt to save face for Reichert

Convention floor on Friday after the uproar.
SPOKANE — Washington State Republican Party leaders say they want party unity, but they torpedoed unity, at least for a bit, all for the sake of attempted control.  When it became …

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WENATCHEE - Camp Fire North Central Washington Council is now accepting registrations for summer camp at Camp Zanika Lache. The co-ed overnight camp is open to youth entering 1st through 12th grade …
Dr. Miranda Cleveland, DVM, was raised in Okanogan County and returned to volunteer with The Big Fix staff.
OKANOGAN – The Bix Fix free spay and neuter clinic again reached the capacity cutoff point for the number of animals they can treat for today (Wednesday, May 8) after many pet owners camped …
The entire Agriplex arena is needed for The Big Fix spay and neuter clinic.
OKANOGAN – The second day of the four-day Big Fix free spay and neuter clinic at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex was similar to the first in terms of popularity. Perhaps more so, …
The city council voted to allow this fence to remain at its current height of six feet rather than be reduced to a height of 3.5 feet per city code.
PATEROS – Someone once said: “Good fences make good neighbors.” But nowadays, putting up a good fence is not as simple as it used to be. Case in point: A fence at 106 Ives …

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Obituaries
Our beloved father, and grandfather Gale Charles DePriest of Pateros, Washington, died peacefully April 14, 2024, at the age of 80. He was the youngest of two sets of twins born in Longview, …
Gale Charles DePriest, 80, of Pateros- Alta Lake, Washington passed away on April 14, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family. 
John Robert Myers, 70, of Carlton, Washington passed away on April 7, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Drusilla Pearl Hill, 81, of Winthrop, Washington passed away on April 8, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Richard Hamel, 87, of Winthrop, Washington passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Gerald Evans, 83, of Winthrop, Washington passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.

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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.
    • Pateros Día celebration

      The Pateros Library will celebrate Día on Saturday, April 20 from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Pateros School gymnasium. “Celebrate the …

    • Non-Profit Night

      The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce will host Non-Profit Night on Friday, April 19 from 5-7 p.m. “Join the Lake Chelan Chamber of …

    • Earth Day Fair

      The 35th Annual Chelan Earth Day Fair will be on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Riverwalk Park. “A fun community event …

    • Entiat Kite Festival

      The Entiat Kite Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Entiat Kiwanis Park. Free kites will be …

    • Earth Day Book Sale

      The Chelan Friends of the Public Library will hold their annual Earth Day Book Sale on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chelan …

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High-ROI Spring Home Projects
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Practical Presents: Father's Day gift ideas for hard-to-buy-for dads
(Family Features) Shopping for your dad on Father's Day each year can be a challenge. However, focusing on the things he enjoys such as music, exercising or hobbies like woodworking or metalworking can send you down the right path.
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(Family Features) Home improvement projects often focus on updating the aesthetic of your house, but upgrades that make your living space more secure and comfortable are sometimes even more important.
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(Family Features) In a world of packed schedules and boring food, it can feel like doing the healthy thing means giving up some of what makes you happy - like treats and flavors you love.
What are roads made of? A pavement materials engineer explains the science behind the asphalt you drive on
While on the road, you’re probably thinking more about your destination than the pavement you’re driving over. But building roads requires a host of engineering feats, from developing the right pavement materials to using heavy equipment to lay them down. …

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National News
U.S. soldier detained in Russia on criminal charges
Russian authorities have detained an American soldier on criminal misconduct charges, the U.S. Army said Monday. Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said Russia’s government had notified the …
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 …
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