chief for a day

The traditional opening to the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival this week will be highlighted by the Chief For A Day program when local law enforcement agencies honor local children as a ceremonial department head. The heartwarming program honors seven youngsters selected each year who are facing a chronic illness or disability...

A new Instagram video features East Wenatchee Police, city employees and Lee Elementary School Principal Jamea Connor sending well wishes to Delaia Hernandez.

The Washington State Patrol has selected their 2020 Chief for a Day, Cashmere Middle Schooler Jordy Gonzalez-Perez. Trooper Tom Moberg was at the school Tuesday to announce the decision to Jordy's whole class. "You are going to get a uniform, you're going to come with me and meet some people at my office...

Apple Blossom kicks officially Thursday with Chief for a Day at noon. Wenatchee Police Captain Edgar Reinfeld says it's a great opportunity to give kids who are going through some health challenges a moment in the spotlight. Kids will be partnered with Wenatchee and East Wenatchee Police, Chelan and Douglas County Sheriffs in addition to the Washington State Patrol and Department of Fish and Wildl