Wenatchee Blue Family

06/01/2026

National Police Week 2026 was a success because of the incredible support of our sponsors and community partners.

A huge thank you to:
• Prime Lending Team Crockett
• Swire Coca-Cola
• First Responder Wellness
• Riverhouse Cigar Bar & Pool Hall
• Premier One Properties
• Crunch Pak
• Walmart
• Weinstein Beverage Company
• Stemilt Growers

A special thank you to Premier One Properties and Stemilt Growers for their monetary contributions, which helped make both our Candlelight Vigil and First Responder Appreciation Night possible.

We are grateful for each of you and your commitment to supporting first responders and their families. 💙🖤

05/19/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 💙
On May 11, Washington DOC Correctional Officer Karma Thompson of the Wenatchee Valley Reentry Center experienced the heartbreaking and unexpected loss of her youngest son, Joel Wallace.

During times like these, we want to remind Karma and her family that they are not walking through this alone. The first responder community is a family, and when one of our own is hurting, we come together to surround them with love, support, and strength.

We are asking our incredible community, if you are able, to consider donating to help offset funeral and travel expenses for Karma and her family as they navigate the difficult days and weeks ahead.

Please keep Karma, her family, friends, and coworkers in your thoughts during this unimaginable time. Let’s show them the same compassion and support they so often give to others. 💙

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05/18/2026

Yesterday marked Day 7 of National Police Week 💙

Thank you to Elissa with Walmart for putting together snack bags that were distributed valleywide to our local law enforcement agencies during National Police Week.

Elissa and Walmart have been incredible supporters of Wenatchee Blue Family and the work we do throughout the year. From gift cards for families in need, to water bottles, toys, baskets, and supplies for events like National Night Out, they continue to show up for our first responder community and the community at large again and again.

We truly can’t thank them enough for their continued generosity and support.

05/17/2026

Day 6 of National Police Week brought a few sweet surprises. 💙

On Friday, Patrick McCurdy with First Responder Wellness and Watson the Therapy Dog made their way around the valley visiting local law enforcement agencies and dropping off snack baskets and Crumbl Cookies for the crews working hard behind the scenes.

A huge thank you to Patrick for the support he continues to pour into the first responder community, and of course to Watson for bringing smiles everywhere he goes. 🐾

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Today, on National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Each year during National Police Week, thousands gather in Washington, D.C. for the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Candlelight Vigil to honor the fallen, support the families left behind, and ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.

Behind every fallen officer is a family, a story, and a sacrifice that will never be forgotten.

If you are looking for an opportunity to reflect, remember, and stand beside those who serve, we invite you to join us tonight for our Candlelight Vigil from 6:00–7:00 PM at the Wenatchee Convention Center.

05/15/2026

💙🍪 National Police Week got a whole lot sweeter thanks to Makayla and Kinsley from Girl Scout Troop 2131, Service Unit 480!

This was their second year donating cookies to support our local law enforcement community, and this year they helped distribute an incredible 5,568 Girl Scout cookies throughout Douglas and Chelan County.

Students from Lincoln Elementary also wrote the sweetest handwritten notes thanking our officers and deputies for their service, making each delivery even more special. 💙

Thank you again to Makayla, Kinsley, Troop 2131, and the students at Lincoln Elementary for helping make National Police Week so special! 💙

05/14/2026

Day 4 of National Police Week 💙
A huge thank you to Crunch Pak for donating 300 snack packs and two full boxes of fresh apple slices for our local law enforcement agencies.

Today, those donations made their way to all seven agencies across the valley, along with several satellite locations throughout the county. We’re incredibly thankful for businesses like Crunch Pak that continue helping us show appreciation and support to the men and women serving our communities every day.

05/13/2026

Another huge thank you goes out to Weinstein Beverage Company for helping us show some love to our local law enforcement agencies during National Police Week! 💙

Thanks to their generous donation of energy drinks and A&W Ice Cream Sundae flavored soda, we were able to distribute a huge variety of drinks across all 7 agencies throughout the valley, with some even making their way up to satellite offices across the county.

We were also able to stuff each delivery full of Wenatchee Blue Family resources, business cards, and a little bit of swag to help spread awareness about the support and connections available for local law enforcement and their families.

We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Weinstein Beverage Company who continue to step up and support those who serve our valley every single day. Thank you for helping us make National Police Week special. 💙

05/12/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🇺🇸
This Friday, May 15th, Riverhouse Cigar Bar & Pool Hall is proud to partner with Wenatchee Blue Family to host a private appreciation night for all active and retired first responders and their families.

We’ll have drink vouchers for first responders, free bottomless root beer floats, pool tables, outdoor fires, and a relaxed night dedicated to the people who give so much to our community. Kids are absolutely welcome!

Please note, Riverhouse will be closing to the public at 6PM on Friday for this private event.

We are also proud to offer a 15% discount for first responders year-round as a small thank you for your service and sacrifice. ❤️