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Brewster High transforms into fire camp

Tents dot the north end of the Brewster High School football field.
BREWSTER—After helicopters assisted firefighters in knocking down a flareup on the Gold Creek fire south of Carlton on Tuesday, June 25, hand crews continue mop-up operations around structures …

Wenatchee AppleSox set to host Military Appreciation Night on Tuesday

WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee AppleSox will return to action on Tuesday, July 2, hosting a Military Appreciation Night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. The AppleSox will face off against the Victoria …

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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 …

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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

AppleSox rally late to beat Bells

WENATCHEE -- The Wenatchee AppleSox staged a late-game comeback to defeat the Bellingham Bells 11-8 on Sunday, positioning themselves to potentially clinch the West Coast League's North Division …
AppleSox offense stalls again
BELLINGHAM — Quincy Vassar delivered a masterful performance on the mound, but it wasn't enough as the Wenatchee AppleSox fell to the Bellingham Bells 1-0 on Saturday night at Joe Martin Field. …
Bells edge AppleSox 1-0 in 11-inning pitchers duel
BELLINGHAM - In a tense extra-inning battle, the Bellingham Bells edged out the Wenatchee AppleSox 1-0 on Friday night at Joe Martin Field. The game remained scoreless through regulation, finally …
AppleSox surge continues with 14-7 rout of Falcons, extend division lead
WENATCHEE -- The Wenatchee AppleSox continued their dominant run in the West Coast League, sweeping the Kelowna Falcons with a 14-7 victory on Wednesday night at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium. Max …

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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 …

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Other News
The annual Salmon Bake sponsored by the Pateros Booster Club and prepared at the Memorial to the Methow BBQ grill in Lakeshore Park featured native cultural presentations, including a Tule Mat Project.
PATEROS – Between Movie Night in the Park, the annual Salmon Bake sponsored by the Pateros Booster Club, and more than a dozen residences participating in the annual City-Wide Yard Sales, there …
A miniature model of the tule mat lodge provides a visual scale of what the finished structure will appear.
PATEROS—A traditional shelter called a Tule Mat Lodge or Longhouse, constructed from an abundance of local natural materials, is planned for the Wagner Ranch north of Winthrop, property gifted …
BRIDGEPORT -- Superintendent of Public Works Stuart Dezellem advised the city council at its June 18 meeting that he has completed the lead line survey required by the state Department of Health. …
BREWSTER—Police Chief Marcos Ruiz reported to the June 20 meeting of the city council that he recently met with 7 th District State Senator Shelly Short and 32 nd District Democratic …

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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 …

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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.
    • 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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