Story by Susan Lagsdin This house on its view-grabbing seven acres at Eagle Rock, is available for $1.5 million. What does that look like in Wenatchee? It is a surprise from the first walk-in. It’s decidedly big (at 6,000-plus square … Continue reading
By Rollie Schmitten photos by Donna Cassidy Two old guys (ages 72 and 82) were discussing retirement and what to do with their spare time. Ski season had passed. They didn’t golf, fishing was closed, and both were worn out … Continue reading
Story by Susan Lagsdin Photos by Donna Cassidy A growing stack of boxes, bins and bundles lines the broad hallway upstairs in the Rosvold Building on Wenatchee Avenue, and there’s a flurry of deep cleaning inside an almost-empty apartment #2. … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin Sometimes a house is more than just a home. Chelan’s north shore development, The Lookout, also reminds us that a house can represent a philosophical construct, a sociological trend or an economic reality. Guy Evans is extremely … Continue reading
Story by Susan Lagsdin Photos by Donna Cassidy Mike Mills was beaming, standing there in the light-filled living area. “Hey — just like we said. The 10:03 Amtrak just went by, and nobody heard it!” He’s not a train spotter … Continue reading
By Marlene Farrell Some people would rather sleep in on a dark November Sunday than drive for a couple hours just to run six kilometers in a public park. For my friend, Eric Wulfman, and me, it was just one of … Continue reading
By Marlene Farrell The national championships, Dec. 8 in Spokane. The cold air was bracing. The sun, which set the course aglow and cast beautiful elongated runner shadows during yesterday’s preview, was nowhere to be seen today. I can plan … Continue reading
By Tim McCord Since I ride the Link bus system from Entiat to Wenatchee to work, I get to gaze out the window the whole way and usually spot a few herds of these beautiful creatures every day. The Bighorn … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin Every January, we riffle through our files to find a few previously-highlighted artists who will share with our readers recent life developments and insights on their work. In 2019, our picks from the past demonstrate a range … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin Jane Walter Bousman — spurred by a pivotal transition a decade ago — has created a symmetrical two-part life for herself that’s personally and artistically satisfying, with just enough of a wide-open future to keep it interesting. … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin The venue was peaceful, with upholstered chairs in the sunny view window of a hillside home in Broadview, where 27-year-old voice artist and actor Mark Smeltzer is living, for a short time, with his parents. However, spending … Continue reading
By Lee Martin I love most things British: their history, their pubs, their humor, and their authors. While I had been to the United Kingdom several times in my lifetime, I had never really considered hiking through the countryside. Then … Continue reading
By Phil Rasmussen It is probably fair to say that I am an Anglophile. I’ve read British history for years, and my wife Lovelyn and I have watched Downton Abbey and every British murder mystery on PBS… thoroughly amazed that … Continue reading
By Phil Rasmussen In September my wife Lovelyn and I took a do-it-ourselves road trip through England. We have driven in Europe before, but as we planned the trip, the thought of driving on the “wrong” side of the road … Continue reading
Malaga bee rancher Maria Langer inspects one of her hives.
Andrew Campbell, who lives in Plain with his wife Becky and three growing and grown sons, has been following the tiny house movement for years, and now he has time and tools to jump right into it by building authentic but … Continue reading
Write on — how to start writing and get published • Grand old car show in England • A Yank drives in Britain — and it’s scary • The amazing volcanos of Hawai’i • Stevens Pass and the hitchhiker • … Continue reading
A different way to see Egypt • Wife gives husband the ‘Gift of Life’ • Beyond just tossing around the Frisbee • At 96, still living the life well lived • The seasons of Saddle Rock • Despite teenage accident, … Continue reading
A widow writes about dealing with being in charge now • Passage to Juneau: brothers finally arrive after 40 years • The ugly truth about mushrooms • Mommas night out in the mountains • Llamas are an aging hiker’s best … Continue reading
Rally around the trees at Nason Ridge • Checking out and checking off Spider Meadows • Painting rocks of hope • 5 reasons to SUP (stand up paddleboard) • Building a farm house in undiscovered Malaga • There’s a home … Continue reading
Swearing in to become an American • A grandpa’s summer adventure with a 6-year-old • Playing music on the mountains • Driving the iconic Route 66 • Bucket list trip to Angkor Wat • Expansive view home on an “impossible” … Continue reading
Artist couple from Peshastin tell why they are moving to Mexico • Eruption! Chartering a ‘copter to fly over hot lava in Hawaii • Smelling rustled roses • Counting songbirds at dawn • Summer fun ideas from Cary Ordway • … Continue reading
Favorite stories about dads, by readers • Taking an Honor Flight with veteran father • A cartoonist goes to Italy • A snake killer no more • Moms rafting on a raging river • Wenatchee classic home gets a new … Continue reading
Let’s go plogging (and pick up some trash) • A pretty day for a hike up Mount Sauer • The awesome Dry Falls • Why move? Why Idaho? • Spring time is fun time locally • Master Gardeners get their … Continue reading
Back country adventures in a Jeep • Jeeping the WABDR • The joys of mountain biking • Walking the El Camino De Santiago • Fun places to go from Cary Ordway • Motorcycle accident changed her life — for the … Continue reading
Visiting the “Galapagos of the North” — a sailing adventure • On top of Mount Aconcagua • Teacher quit kids to teach dogs • Starting from scratch in a new country • Up from the ashes, a new house in … Continue reading
Beautiful photos from a color blind bird photographer • The beauty and beasts of Zambia • Up a jungle river • Sailing the coast to Mexico • Russian grown, American sewing • Big house / little house • Why have … Continue reading
“My Best Day in 2017’ stories • Editor’s picks best photos of 2017 • Moab in 3 days • A century of horsemanship • Home fit together like an art piece • Winter fun around NCW • How to make … Continue reading
A son’s suicide: A call for better prevention • Reflecting on a family’s move to Costa Rica • How one family became debt free • A runner’s Ultra revenge • A change of plans in Europe • One grandmother and … Continue reading
Story by Susan Lagsdin This house on its view-grabbing seven acres at Eagle Rock, is available for $1.5 million. What does that look like in Wenatchee? It is a surprise from the first walk-in. It’s decidedly big (at 6,000-plus square … Continue reading
By Tim McCord Wintertime is one of the best times to take black and white photos. Not much color when the snow is on the ground and there is a lot of black/white contrast. I love driving up to the Waterville … Continue reading
By Michele Peters Tuesdays and Wednesdays by most accounts are just another average day in the middle of the week. However, a specific 24-hours spanning Tuesday to Wednesday in late August ended up more memorable than most. My adult son … Continue reading
Bill Landsborough The most important day of 2018 for me has to be Jan. 13. On that day I married a lady who was and is an answer to prayer. You would think, ho-hum, another wedding story. But how many … Continue reading
By Tom Bryant This year has been a gift. A gift of life and lifestyle alteration. After a 38-year career, I retired on April 27. I had aspirations of getting into better physical shape and making up for all the … Continue reading
By Linda Hightower My very best day in 2018 was Tuesday, June 12. I had just finished my last day as Cashmere High School’s teacher librarian the day before on June 11 with a big retirement celebration and final cleaning … Continue reading
By Byron Scott I first met James in 1996, at Bethel Church, in Richland. We shared common interests: our faith in Jesus Christ, nordic skiing, camping and hiking. Thus began a friendship that covered plenty of miles and 22 years. … Continue reading
By Annette Byrd I had waited for this day all winter, through the dark days and long nights, through the piles of snow which, although when fresh and cold, shone like diamonds scattered across a robe of brilliant white ermine, … Continue reading
By DeeDee Cleveland My best day of 2018 was a very long day — about 36 hours. I was eager to meet my son’s first child. I awoke Oct. 8 at 5 a.m., leaving Chelan to arrive at SeaTac airport … Continue reading
Jessica Johnson, executive director of SAGE Advocacy Center in Wenatchee, graduated with Hank, a Labrador Retriever, from Assistance Dogs Northwest training program in December. Hank will provide comfort and courage to children who are victims or witnesses of crime throughout … Continue reading
By Marlene Farrell Some people would rather sleep in on a dark November Sunday than drive for a couple hours just to run six kilometers in a public park. For my friend, Eric Wulfman, and me, it was just one of … Continue reading
By Marlene Farrell The national championships, Dec. 8 in Spokane. The cold air was bracing. The sun, which set the course aglow and cast beautiful elongated runner shadows during yesterday’s preview, was nowhere to be seen today. I can plan … Continue reading
By Lee Martin I love most things British: their history, their pubs, their humor, and their authors. While I had been to the United Kingdom several times in my lifetime, I had never really considered hiking through the countryside. Then … Continue reading
By Susan Lagsdin Every January, we riffle through our files to find a few previously-highlighted artists who will share with our readers recent life developments and insights on their work. In 2019, our picks from the past demonstrate a range … Continue reading
NCW BLUES JAM, every second and fourth Monday. 7 – 10 p.m. Riverside Pub. Homegrown Country Jam, every first and third Monday night, 7 to 10 p.m. Riverside Pub. Upper Valley Running Club, every Tuesday, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Check-in … Continue reading
By Julia Scott I know not how on God’s white earth I had managed to board the high-speed quad chairlift at this mega ski resort, but somehow, this country bumpkin was with my family on our way to the top … Continue reading
By Rod Molzahn It was a curious sight. A large raft was slowly crossing the Columbia River from east to west under paddle power and more quickly moving downstream by current power. The raft carried a stove, bedding, household stuff, … Continue reading
By Bruce McCammon It always seems to me that people react a bit more enthusiastically when they see a large, wild animal. I refer to the group as “charismatic megafauna.” Bighorn sheep, elk, rhinoceros, elephants — the list goes on. … Continue reading
By Jim Brown, M.D. Almost everyone has had experience with inflammation of one sort or another in his or her lifetime. Whenever we cut ourselves, are stung by an insect, suffer any injury like a broken bone, sprain an ankle, … Continue reading
By June Darling It’s January, again. Do we really have to think about goals? If you are 60-plus, perhaps you think goals are a thing of the past. According to research done in the United Kingdom, (and perhaps it applies … Continue reading
By Mike Cassidy Editor Cassidyville? Cassidyburg? The Land of Cassidy? Excuse me, but I am just trying out a few names should I get the chance to name a town after… well, me. Unfortunately, in these modern times, most towns … Continue reading
Write on — how to start writing and get published • Grand old car show in England • A Yank drives in Britain — and it’s scary • The amazing volcanos of Hawai’i • Stevens Pass and the hitchhiker • … Continue reading
By Tim McCord Since I ride the Link bus system from Entiat to Wenatchee to work, I get to gaze out the window the whole way and usually spot a few herds of these beautiful creatures every day. The Bighorn … Continue reading
By Molly Steere The Wenatchee Valley is a hotbed of creativity and lair of literature. I don’t know if I should credit the beautiful scenery, the interesting characters, or an extensive, collective history of creating, but this area is teeming … Continue reading
By Phil Rasmussen It is probably fair to say that I am an Anglophile. I’ve read British history for years, and my wife Lovelyn and I have watched Downton Abbey and every British murder mystery on PBS… thoroughly amazed that … Continue reading
By Phil Rasmussen In September my wife Lovelyn and I took a do-it-ourselves road trip through England. We have driven in Europe before, but as we planned the trip, the thought of driving on the “wrong” side of the road … Continue reading
By Alan Moen Growing up here in the Pacific Northwest, I’m used to seeing volcanoes. In fact, I’ve climbed many of them — Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens, both before and … Continue reading
By Andy Dappen “Going to the Pass?” Snow sticks to the hitchhiker’s pile hat as he sticks his dripping beard through the car window. I want to tell him I didn’t pull over to pick him up; I pulled over … Continue reading
Home made from shipping containers
Story by Susan Lagsdin
Photos by Donna Cassidy
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Shipping container house revisited now that it’s finished
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The good and bad of moving family to Costa Rica
By Geoff Barry
The Barry family relocated to Nos...
By Best Day: I was super excited as we pulled out of our Malaga home
By Linda Hightower
My very best day in 2018 was Tuesda...
Building Gypsy wagons in Plain
Story by Susan Lagsdin
Photos by Donna Cassidy
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By Julia Scott I know not how on God’s white earth I had managed to board the high-speed quad chairlift at this mega ski resort, but somehow, this country bumpkin was with my family on our way to the top … Continue reading
By Rod Molzahn It was a curious sight. A large raft was slowly crossing the Columbia River from east to west under paddle power and more quickly moving downstream by current power. The raft carried a stove, bedding, household stuff, … Continue reading
By Bruce McCammon It always seems to me that people react a bit more enthusiastically when they see a large, wild animal. I refer to the group as “charismatic megafauna.” Bighorn sheep, elk, rhinoceros, elephants — the list goes on. … Continue reading
By Jim Brown, M.D. Almost everyone has had experience with inflammation of one sort or another in his or her lifetime. Whenever we cut ourselves, are stung by an insect, suffer any injury like a broken bone, sprain an ankle, … Continue reading
By June Darling It’s January, again. Do we really have to think about goals? If you are 60-plus, perhaps you think goals are a thing of the past. According to research done in the United Kingdom, (and perhaps it applies … Continue reading
By Mike Cassidy Editor Cassidyville? Cassidyburg? The Land of Cassidy? Excuse me, but I am just trying out a few names should I get the chance to name a town after… well, me. Unfortunately, in these modern times, most towns … Continue reading
