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U.S. Forest Service and partners invite community on public forest tour

Leavenworth, WALocal News

On May 29, a public forest tour will highlight restoration efforts on U. S. Forest Service land around Lake Wenatchee, organized by local partners including Chelan County and Cascadia Conservation District. Participants will witness firsthand logging operations and learn about firewood harvest opportunities and community safety measures like fuel breaks. The tour will depart from Lake Wenatchee Rec Club at 4 p.

m. and return by 6 p. m. , visiting sites like Meadow Creek and the Chiwawa River Pines. For those unable to attend the tour, a presentation will be held at the Squirrel Tree from 6:30 p.

m. to 7:30 p. m. , offering a chance to interact with project representatives. This effort aims to enhance community engagement in local forest management practices.

Such initiatives are vital for promoting awareness of forest health and safety in the region. The collaboration between various organizations underscores the importance of collective action in environmental stewardship.

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Cascade Medical Foundation receives grant for cardiac monitoring

Cascade Medical Foundation received a $2,500 grant to improve its Mobile Integrated Health program, contributing to a $70,590 fundraising goal for a cardiac monitor. This new equipment will enhance in-home post-hospital care for patients, particularly the elderly and those with chronic conditions.

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Rep. Schrier addresses shutdown, other national issues in Wenatchee town hall

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) held a town hall at Wenatchee Valley College on Oct. 28, discussing issues like the ongoing government shutdown and healthcare. She criticized the lack of bipartisan negotiations and emphasized the urgency of healthcare protections as open enrollment approaches.

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Health and wellness initiatives receive 500,000 in grants

Fifty organizations in North Central Washington received $500,000 in grants from Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group to enhance community health. The funding, administered by the Community Health Partnership Fund, targets health improvements and social determinants of health in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.