Exploring the power of collaboration and civic engagement in North Central Washington
Long-time residents in the Wenatchee Valley will remember Siraco’s Restaurant on Mission St. in Wenatchee and the warm hospitality delivered by Jim and Lula Valissarakos. Lula passed away on Dec. 19, 2025 in Santa...
For a remarkable 89 years, the Wenatchee Community Concert Association has been putting on first-rate, affordable professional music events in the valley. On Feb. 10 at 7pm they will sponsor The Swon Brothers at...
The nonprofit Brave Warriors NCW, previously known as The Brave Warrior Project, has been expanding the services it provides to the families of individuals with developmental disabilities, autism and other chronic health conditions. Brave...
It takes a lot of faith and courage to leave the security of a good-paying job and follow one’s heart in pursuing a career path that is far more personally rewarding. That’s exactly what...
Glen Carlson thinks deeply, seeks to understand the world around him, and sees his life as a series of unfolding experiences that have shaped his view of the world and his place in it. ...
Bart Tilly’s first foray into being an entrepreneur dates back to 1989, when he started selling car phones from the back of his Vokswagen Jetta. He later got involved in the software industry and...
Joe Roy, a long-time licensed pastoral and mental health counselor in the valley, seems uniquely suited to be a participant in this year’s Elder Speak program, put on by the Ripple Foundation. For his...
For educator Merry Roy, carving out a meaningful and fulfilling life has meant staying true to the principles of her Christian faith, devoting herself to community building at every stage of life, and accepting...
This fall marks Ron Scutt’s 50th year of involvement with the one-room Stehekin School. He brings a unique perspective on the art of teaching and what it takes to help students succeed. He’s a...
Emilio Vela, the executive director of the nonprofit Communities In Schools of NCW, transformed the pain of a personal and family tragedy into a commitment to help struggling kids and a life-enriching enthusiasm for...
Science education in North Central Washington is taking a giant leap forward with the arrival of Seattle Children’s Science Inspiration Lab, a state–of-the-art 45-foot mobile laboratory that visited the Wenatchee Valley last week. I...