Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
Interested in starting and running a small, sustainable farm? Then this new course presented by WSU might be just the ticket. “Cultivating Success™: Whole Farm Planning is a 9-week, step-by-step course, to help you prepare a well thought out plan for your land, life, and farm business. Learn how to use a whole systems lens …
A community came together for an unaccompanied veteran who passed away, and in that process, another veteran discovered their new mission. Tour of Duty is a new non-profit that will serve active duty, veterans, and unaccompanied service members. I spoke with Cortlin Martin about this adventure and what he hopes will come of it. …
Welcome to a new feature here at NCW Veterans Info: Veterans In Business. It’s my honor to introduce you to local veterans who are starting or running businesses here in North Central Washington. In this first edition, meet Aaron Todd, owner and operator of Downtown Bike in Cashmere. I met Aaron during the Supernova Business …
Do you fly a United States Flag at your home? Have you wondered how to properly fly your American flag at half staff when appropriate? You aren’t alone. Apparently, people have been searching for this information for the last 10+ years online… So let’s take a look at how this should be done. First off, …
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is rescinding its order to shut down the military’s independent newspaper, Stars and Stripes, in the wake of a tweet late last week by President Donald Trump vowing to continue funding the paper. In an email to Stripes’ publisher Max Lederer, Army Col. Paul Haverstick said the paper does not …
Due to the current situation with Covid-19 and a lot of the Veteran Stand Downs not taking place this year, or switching up the way things are done, we still want our Veterans to be able to have this resource available to them. It’s as easy as just clicking the URL and filling out the …
Chelan “Back the Blue” is a local grassroots effort that expresses our communities respect and gratitude for law enforcement, first responders and the men and women that protect and keeps us safe. Saturday, August 29 WineGirl Wines in Manson was the venue for our community in the Chelan Valley to pay respect to all the …
3 Full Time positions open at the Veterans Warehouse Thrift Store. Starting pay is $13.50/hr with potential for advancement after 6 months. Work includes general labor – customer service at the register, receiving donations, sorting and pricing goods. Applicants should be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend without trouble during a full 8-hour day. …
The Methow Valley American Legion Post 143, with the permission of the Mayor and the city council, has assumed responsibility for the town of Twisp’s flags. The first flag to be replaced and get a new rope was at the end of Glover street. The flag will soon have a light at night so it …
Chelan Post 6853 Veterans of Foreign Wars has a new home! In 2017, Post Members swooped in to rescue a building, which had an uncertain future. After a long negotiation process and a lot of hard work, Post 6853 recently began holding its regular meetings at 427 South Bradley St in Chelan (also …
During these times of uncertainty, knowing how to get help, where, and when, can mean the difference between an empty stomach and something to eat. If you or someone you know would appreciate a bit of extra food, don’t be ashamed to look for a local food bank – this is why they exist. And …
Did you happen to see this display above Rock Island Road on the 4th of July weekend? Just south of East Wenatchee along route 28 going towards Rock Island was a very unique sight. 3 concrete pumper trucks were lined up above the roadway, all adorned with American Flags flying in the wind. After a …