Resources, News, and Events for Veterans in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties
On 20 April 2026, Chelan County Commissioners read a proclomation declaring the city of Manson as a Purple Heart Community, joining Wenatchee, Chelan, East Wenatchee, and Waterville on the Purple Heart Trail. Since 2024, the Wenatchee Valley and surrounding communities have recognized and honored Purple Heart recipients on 7 Aug each year. This year Manson …
The Manson American Legion Post 108 extends a heartfelt “Thank You!” to Fire Chief Arnold Baker and firefighters Micah Petersen and Raynor Baker for repainting the flagpole at American Legion Park in downtown Manson. With help from Tower 51, Micah and Raynor were safely lifted to the top, where they applied two coats of bright …
Art Semro Unit & Post 28 are raising money to benefit Inland Northwest Honor Flight, an organization that takes veterans to visit the Washington DC Memorials built in their honor. Eligible veterans include those who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and now Desert Storm Veterans. The fundraiser includes a Taco/Nacho Feed (all you can eat …
Jim Taylor, a United States Navy veteran and esteemed member of the Manson American Legion Post 108, was recently honored with a Quilt of Valor during a ceremony held at the Lake Chelan Winery on March 8, 2025. The quilt, a symbol of gratitude for his service, was presented by Doug Marsh, a fellow American …
On the World War I battlefields of Belgium, poppies grew wild amid the ravaged landscape. A surgeon with Canada’s First Brigade Artillery, Col. McCrae expressed his grief over “row on row” of soldiers’ graves who had died on Flanders battlefields. The poem he wrote became a rallying cry to all who fought in that war. In Flanders …
As usual, there was no shortage of activities for and by Veterans around the annual holiday. As I find more articles and stories about what took place, I’ll add them below. (Okanogan county) Local veterans honored in Quilts of Valor ceremonies, NCW News Cashmere students honor local veterans, NCW News (Leavenworth) Cascade …
Submitted by Norm Manly, Post Service Officer, American Legion Post 108. In 1919, The American Legion was founded on four pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth. Each of these pillars encompasses a variety of programs that benefit our nation’s veterans, its service members, their families, the youth of America …
The community and local veterans gathered on 7 August 2024 at Pybus Public Market to honor recipients of the Purple Heart, a distinguished military decoration awarded to individuals wounded or killed in combat. The ceremony featured the Presentation of Colors by VFW Post 3617 and American Legion Post 10, and elected officials from Chelan and Douglas …
As received from Jane Montaney, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28: We are so very honored that our National President, Vickie Koutz, will be visiting our Post Home (276 8th Ave. Ephrata) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. We hope you will be able to come. She will be arriving approximately noon; and, plans are for setting …
Here’s what we know of so far that’s happening around the region for Veterans Day this year. If you have any additional information about other events, please let us know in the comments or by using the contact form. Thanks! Thursday, 10 Nov Manson High School Veterans Day Breakfast – 8:30am @ 1000 Totem …
On Saturday, October 15 2022 the Manson American Legion performed a flag raising ceremony for the Lake Chelan Health’s new hospital. State Representative Mike Steele opened the ceremonies by introducing American Legion Commander, Clyde McCullough. Commander McCullough presented a certificate to Hospital CEO Aaron Edwards that stated the flag used in today’s ceremony was flown …
Several weeks ago a group of quilters who call themselves Highland Stitchers donated a beautiful patriotic-themed handmade quilt to American Legion Hodges Post 84 in Oroville. Highland Stitchers gather throughout the cold winter months in the highlands above Oroville, WA in the famous ghost town of Molson, WA and share time and fellowship making beautiful …