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Fire District 15 recruits near graduation

Recruits man a fire hose during a night training exercise in Pateros last month.
BREWSTER – The current training class of recruits who will form the new corps of volunteer firefighters for Douglas Okanogan County Fire District 15 has completed about 75 percent of its …
From left, Harlan Robison, Zack Ward, Andrew Pham, and Mike Tsoukalas await the shotgun start of the afternoon of Gamble Sands golf.

Tenth annual golf fundraiser benefits Brewster Boys and Girls Club

BREWSTER – The 10 th annual golf fundraiser, billed this year as the Weinstein Beverage Shootout at Gamble Sands on April 21, was another swinging success for the Brewster Boys and Girls Club …

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Six startups selected to compete for $200,000 at Flywheel Investment Conference

WENATCHEE — The Flywheel Angel Network has announced six finalists who will compete for over $200,000 in angel investment awards and prizes at the upcoming Flywheel Investment Conference, …
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Job Shadow requirement prepares Brewster seniors for life after graduation

BREWSTER – Many, if not most, of Brewster High School seniors looking forward to June 6 graduation have a sound idea of a career or workforce path they intend to pursue, courtesy of a …

Mended Hearts chapter to host meeting on nutrition and food labels

EAST WENATCHEE — The Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts chapter will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 5, focusing on nutrition and food label interpretation for heart patients and their …

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State News
State Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, seen here in an undated photo, has pushed for three years for legislation to set new requirements for clergy to report child abuse. Her bill won final approval in the Legislature on April 11 and is headed to the governor's desk.

Washington Legislature approves requirement for clergy to report child abuse

OLYMPIA - Washington is poised to require clergy members to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is disclosed in confession. Nearly two-thirds of state House members approved a Senate …

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Sports

Lady Bears handle Almira-Coulee-Hartline, 8-3

Emily Pulsifer, 7, advances to second base on a single by Naiyomee Aparicio in the early innings against visiting ACH last Thursday, April 10. Brewster defeated the Warriors, 8-3.
Emily Pulsifer, 7, advances to second base on a single by Naiyomee Aparicio in the early innings against visiting ACH last Thursday, April 10. Brewster defeated the Warriors, 8-3.
Bears first baseman Will Reynolds easily beats a Meridian base runner barely visible at left during a non-conference game against the visiting 1A Trojans last Thursday, April 10. Meridian won the game. 6-2.
Brewster Bears fall to Meridian, 6-2
Bears first baseman Will Reynolds easily beats a Meridian base runner barely visible at left during a non-conference game against the visiting 1A Trojans last Thursday, April 10. Meridian won the …
Wenatchee AppleSox 2025 single game tickets now on sale
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee AppleSox announced Tuesday that single game tickets for their 2025 season are now available for purchase . The team, entering its 25th anniversary season, is …
The Brewster eighth-grade boys claimed the 2025 middle school state basketball championship last month.
Brewster boys basketball teams dominate at Washington Middle School Championships
SPOKANE VALLEY – Brewster boys basketball teams ruled the court at the 12 th Annual Washington Middle School Basketball Championships held March 14-16 in Spokane Valley. The Brewster teams came …

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Community Conversations: Building bridges through local dialogue

Our community newspaper serves as a vital gathering place for meaningful local dialogue. We believe that the strongest communities are built on understanding, shared experiences, and the collective …

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The Jesus sculpture that once stood near the First Baptist Church has since toppled from decay.
BRIDGEPORT – At its March 19 meeting, the city council hired Moses Lake contractor Storwick Specialty Services to perform restoration work on many of its deteriorating tree sculptures, …
Wenatchee Valley College will host the Write on the River Spring Writers Conference on May 16-18.
WENATCHEE — After a seven-year absence, the Write on the River Spring Writers Conference is set to return to Wenatchee Valley College on May 16-18. The event will feature workshops and …
BREWSTER - Families looking for Easter festivities will have multiple options across the region with egg hunts scheduled in Brewster, Pateros, Mansfield, and Bridgeport on the weekend of April 19-20. …
Rosie Buhl, left, accepts the Friend of Children award from Brewster School Superintendent Lynnette Blackburn for her extraordinary support and dedication to students in need over the past 20 years. Buhl purchases dolls for students in need and personally delivers them to schools in the area. Her network of friends, skilled in sewing and knitting, contribute by creating clothes, blankets, and other items, enhancing the experience for the children who receive the gifts. Each doll is uniquely themed, ranging from cowgirls to firefighters, adding a personal touch to every delivery. The Friend of Children award was created in 1992 to recognize outstanding volunteers in the communities represented by the districts within the North Central Educational Service District’s four-county region. Recipients of the award make extraordinary contributions to local schools, not for fame or notoriety, but because that is simply who they are as a community member.
Rosie Buhl, left, accepts the Friend of Children award from Brewster School Superintendent Lynnette Blackburn for her extraordinary support and dedication to students in need over the past 20 years. …

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Obituaries
David Bruce Corbin July 31, 1936 - March 5, 2025
David Bruce Corbin was born on July 31, 1936, and passed away peacefully during his sleep on March 5, 2025. He was born in Port Angeles, WA, to Merritt and Helen Fleming Corbin.  He spent …
Sheryl Steelman, 84, of Brewster, Washington passed away on February  22, 2025. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Pamela J. Kipp, 77, formerly of Winthrop, Washington passed away in Chelan Washington on February 24, 2025.  Precht Rose Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Jack was born in Crosses, Arkansas on July 20, 1936, and he passed away in Three Rivers Hospital on March 1, 2025, after a brief illness. His Mother, Mae Clark Wood Lynch, and stepfather, Roy Lynch, …
Jose Garcia Martinez, 78, of Brewster, Washington passed away on February 19, 2025. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.
Johnathan Chavez, 23, of Brewster, Washington passed away on February 18, 2025. Barnes Chapel is handling the arrangements for the family.

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Not all children learn to read in the same way, but schools tend to adopt a single approach to literacy.
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy strategy can get more students reading.
Getting involved when your kids are watching digital media can make it an educational experience, rather than just entertainment.
These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk
In moderation, watching educational TV shows, movies and apps can boost language development among young children. 2 experts explain.

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