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Wenatchee Valley College campus in Wenatchee, Washington
Independent reporting • Public records • Accountability

A closer look at Wenatchee Valley College.

WenatcheeValleyCollege.com is an independent community blog examining the decisions, leadership and public records of Wenatchee Valley College — with the underlying documents available whenever possible so readers can review the evidence for themselves.

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Why this site exists

Public institutions should be understandable to the public.

Wenatchee Valley College is a public college. Its leadership decisions, governing Board, use of public resources and handling of public records affect students, employees and the communities it serves.

This site follows those issues through public-record requests, released communications, college documents, meeting materials, court records, firsthand reporting and commentary. The goal is simple: put important information in one place, explain why it matters and make the source material easier for the public to examine.

The blog is not a replacement for the college's official website, nor does it speak for WVC. It is an independent publication focused on transparency, accountability and informed public discussion.

What you will find here

Reporting built around documents and public accountability.

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News & Analysis

Reporting and commentary about WVC leadership, governance, employee departures, accreditation concerns, major institutional decisions and issues affecting the college community.

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Public Records

Released text messages, emails, policies, contracts and other records obtained from public agencies, organized so readers can see the source material behind the reporting.

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Transparency & Oversight

Examination of how WVC responds to public-record requests, preserves government communications, conducts public business and fulfills the responsibilities of a taxpayer-funded institution.

Library at Wenatchee Valley College
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Follow the evidence

The records are part of the story.

Many of the issues covered here began with documents obtained under Washington's Public Records Act. Rather than asking readers to rely only on a summary, the site preserves and publishes key records so the public can see the context directly.

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About the publisher

Independent and unaffiliated.

WenatcheeValleyCollege.com is independently created and maintained by David Lanfor, a current student. The site is not operated by Wenatchee Valley College and is not an official college publication. Reporting may include analysis, criticism and opinion in addition to factual reporting based on public records and other source material.

Questions, corrections or information relevant to coverage may be sent to info@wenatcheevalleycollege.com.

Independent Website Disclaimer

WenatcheeValleyCollege.com is an independent website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by Wenatchee Valley College. Wenatchee Valley College and related names and marks belong to their respective owners. This site is created and maintained for purposes of news reporting, public discussion, transparency, commentary and civic engagement. Articles may contain analysis or opinion. Readers are encouraged to review linked source materials and reach their own conclusions.