Interviews
An archive of Lake Chelan Now’s audio interviews.
U.S. Open of Paragliding
July 2018: Graham Saunders from talks about this Pre-World Cup paragliding event launching from the Chelan Butte
U.S. Open of Paragliding Practice Day
July 2018: The Chelan Butte offers fantastic conditions for paragliding
Stormy Creek Fire
July 2018: Nolan Brewer of the Washington Department of Natural Resources talks about the first 24 hours on the Stormy Creek Fire
Wildfire Town Hall
June 2018: Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz held a Town Hall meeting in Chelan on wildfire and forest health
Joe Harris Basketball Camp
June 2018: Chelan’s Joe Harris returns home to hold his annual basketball camp, and talks about the Leaders on the Lake Scholarship, giving back to his community and more
Old Bridge Restoration
June 2018: Mayor Mike Cooney discusses the City Council’s unanimous vote to award contract for restoration of historic Chelan bridge
40 Years at the Helm
June 2018: Lady of the Lake Senior Boat Captain Ken Wilsey surprised by co-workers on the day marking 40 years at the helm
Planet Walk
May 2018: Russ Jones talks about the new “Planet Walk” coming soon to Riverwalk Park
Roots School Field Trip
May 2018: Five students participate in Lake Chelan water quality studies during a water field trip
Affordable Housing in the Valley
April 2018: Consultant Julie Brunner discusses affordable housing concerns in the Lake Chelan Valley
Cleaning up Lake Chelan
April 2018: Sean Sherman talks about cleaning up Lake Chelan, one piece of garbage at a time
Water Quality Town Hall
April 2018: Mayor Mike Cooney talks about affordable housing in Chelan
“Airborne” Eddie Ferguson
April 2018: An interview with Chelan local “Airborne” Eddie Ferguson about his induction into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame
Arbor Day
April 2018: An interview with Arbor Day organizers about this year’s event in Chelan.
Worker Housing
April 2018: Jim Colbert discusses new worker housing at Chelan Fruit
North Cascades Bank
April 2018: Future building plans at North Cascades Bank
Student Walk Out
March 2018: CHS Principal Brad Wilson on the student walk out
Phil Cullen Part 1
March 2018: Phil Cullen reflects on the 1998 State Basketball Championship, Part 1
Phil Cullen Part 2
March 2018: Phil Cullen reflects on the 1998 State Basketball Championship, Part 2
1998 State Basketball
March 2018: Highlights from Dennis Rahm’s play-by-play of Chelan’s 1998 State Basketball Championship game
Coach Joe Harris
March 2018: Coach Joe Harris reflects on the 20 year anniversary of Chelan’s State Basketball Championship
History of the Top Dog Parade
March 2018: Wayne Kelly explains the history of the annual Top Dog Parade in Chelan, WA