WENATCHEE—Hot Tubs Liquidators, a local Chelan business, continues to prove itself as one of the most affordable spa businesses in the region. Owners John and Carol Aldrich look forward to the …

CASHMERE– The chatter of sewing machines and laughter echoed throughout one of Cashmere’s oldest buildings as locals gathered at Eastside Rebuild for a monthly Repair Cafe.  …

CHELAN – The Chelan Girls have been coming to Lake Chelan every summer for 40 years. Each year, the eight women take time to set aside their many obligations and prioritize their friendships. …

In the heart of Downtown Wenatchee, two best friends work in an emerging industry to help community members better understand their bodies and identify health issues at early stages. Taking their …

CASHMERE – After spreading joy to children battling cancer, 12-year-old Paelyn Lueondee, now undergoing gene therapy for a rare blood disorder, is in need of some encouragement herself. In …

PESHASTIN—Navi and Inder Boyal, owners of Wedge Mountain Inn, celebrated the opening of their new self-storage business, Peshastin Storage, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 20. …

LEAVENWORTH—Tucked along US-2 in Peshastin, Boulder Bend Glassworks welcomes passersby to stop in and witness art being carefully crafted at over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. “We want …

CASHMERE—Operating out of Cashmere, family-run business Carriage House Office (CHO) aims to connect local rural communities to all the conveniences of a city-based home and office delivery …

CASHMERE— A compassionate home for rejected and abused animals resides in the Cashmere area, providing nine different species of critters with their natural habitats while educating locals on …

MANSON – Manson Growers recently opened the doors to their newest addition, Cider Press. Cider Press offers a U-Press cider experience. Visitors can pick out the variety of apples they …

LEAVENWORTH—Three decades ago this summer, in the waning days of July and early August, Leavenworth was evacuated. Its water treatment plant was shuttered for days, the Icicle Irrigation …

LEAVENWORTH – In a quiet lot tucked behind the downtown core, Cascade Garden Club and Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) have created an oasis for people to learn, garden, and seek respite in the …

MANSON -- Looking back on it now, perhaps a more appropriate name for Rustic Rise Café & Bakery might have been Rustic Rise on the Run because that is much of what owner Holly Vejar has …

CASHMERE—Amongst the sagebrush and orchard trees of the Cashmere area stands a hillside refuge for animals rejected by their owners and the agriculture industry. The Ridge 2 River Animal Haven …

BRIDGEPORT—Discreetly hidden yet in plain sight, somewhere in the city hangs Bungee Cord Bungalow, perhaps one of the more ingenious and delightful seasonal homes around these parts. The …

Following a particularly cold winter and early spring in 2024, local fruit planters Floyd and Betsy Stutzman were forced to cancel their widely popular U-pick cherry, nectarine, and peach season for …

EAST WENATCHEE— Starting from his great-grandparents’ century-old pear orchard, East Wenatchee resident, Kevin Van Reenen, works as a pioneer for the nation’s pear cider industry. …

PLAIN – After operating out of a mobile unit for the past three seasons, Leavenworth Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) is opening a permanent establishment in Plain, expanding its offerings to e-bike …

WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Homeless Housing Network (HHN) opened at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Downtown Wenatchee. It aims to connect community members who are homeless or at risk of …

WENATCHEE—Wenatchee Valley College is developing a new strategic plan to enhance its community focus, address equity gaps, and maintain academic excellence. WVC President Dr. Faimous …