By: Betsy Robertson Lake Wenatchee is a unique community, located about 20 miles east of Stevens Pass, arguably providing the very best of what our northwest lifestyle has to offer. Residents and weekenders are presented with year-round recreation, including cross country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fly fishing … the list goes on. It’s what attracted … Continue reading Sounding the Alarm in Lake Wenatchee
How to Raise Water-Smart, Water-Safe Kids
By Gordon Williams There is one very grim statistic that no parent should ignore: that nearly 400 children under 14 die from drowning in the U.S. each year. And five times that number require emergency treatment for non-fatal water-related injuries. You can’t hope to keep kids away from water. Even if you live far away … Continue reading How to Raise Water-Smart, Water-Safe Kids
A Complex Recovery
By: Diane Toomey Photos by: Betsy Robertson It's been three years since one of the largest fires in the state of Washington started on July 14, 2014. The Carlton Complex Fire consisted of four fires, all ignited by lightning. They destroyed over 250,000 acres, 322 homes and 149 other structures before being contained on July 26. … Continue reading A Complex Recovery
Hearts, Hammers and Smoke Alarms
Red Cross volunteers join a Whidbey Island tradition, bringing home fire safety tools and education to their neighbors in need.
Edmonds Students help Red Cross “Save-a-Life”
The Red Cross, Premera Blue Cross, Edmonds Community College, and a handful of enthusiastic students bring CPR training to Snohomish County.
The Language of Saving Lives
The need to learn CPR and First Aid crosses community and cultures.
The Evolution of Red Crosser Kelli Thode
From donor to volunteer and soon to be board member, Kelli Thode embraces the Red Cross in both personal and professional life.
#help1family on Red Cross Giving Day!
#help1family on April 26 with a donation of blood or money to the American Red Cross.
Seeking Applications for 2017-2018 AmeriCorps team members!
The American Red Cross is currently accepting applications for our 2017-2018 AmeriCorps team throughout the Northwest Region!
All Dressed Up for Red Cross Month
The City of Wenatchee, WA is most commonly known as the "Apple Capital of the World," but this month, we’re unofficially calling it the “Red Cross Capital of Washington State!” Take a stroll down Wenatchee Avenue and you’ll see why. You can’t miss the bright white banners lining the downtown corridor. It’s a tradition that … Continue reading All Dressed Up for Red Cross Month
