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Serving the Kitsap Peninsula and North Central Washington
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About Us

Local media, built on connection

Ward Media is an independent, locally owned media and marketing company in Washington state. We publish community newspapers, business journals and magazines in North Central Washington and on the Kitsap Peninsula, and we help local businesses grow with full-service marketing and branded merchandise.

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Our Story

From hometown papers to full-service marketing

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2023: Rooted in North Central Washington

Terry Ward and Amy Yaley founded Ward Media and bought The Leavenworth Echo, Lake Chelan Mirror, Cashmere Valley Record, Quad City Herald and Wenatchee Business Journal.

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2025: Growing on the Kitsap Peninsula

We launched Kitsap Business magazine in March 2025 to serve the Kitsap Peninsula's growing business community.

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Today: One partner for media and marketing

NCW News, the Morning Brief newsletter, The Good Life magazine, our full-service marketing agency and Northwest Swag Works, all under one roof.
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Year Founded

Ward Media is led by people with decades of experience in community publishing. We live and work in the places we cover, and we’re invested in their success.

WHY CHOOSE US

Why businesses and readers choose Ward Media

Locally Owned
We're an independent Washington company, not a national chain. Decisions about our papers and our clients are made here.
Trusted Journalism
Our newsrooms cover the city councils, schools, businesses and people that matter to our communities.
Long-Term Partnerships
We build relationships with clients that last for years, grounded in trust, communication and results.
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Print + Digital Reach
Newspapers, magazines, websites, newsletters and social media help your message reach the right audience.
Full-Service Marketing
Strategy, websites, SEO, social media, paid advertising, content and design from one team.
Branded Merchandise
Northwest Swag Works puts your brand on apparel, signage and promotional products people actually keep.
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OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Meet the Ward Media team

Terry Ward

Chief Executive Officer

Amy Yaley

Chief Operating Officer

Harmony Liebert

Sales Manager

Andrea Sanchez-Blanco

Administrative Assistant

Quinn Propst

Reporter

Taylor Caldwell

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BUSINESSES & READERS SERVED
From local entrepreneurs to established brands, we're proud to help businesses tell their story and reach their audience.

Words from our clients & readers

"Thank you Ward Media! We absolutely loved the custom swag. The products are not only high-quality but also affordable. The entire design process was seamless and handled professionally. I highly recommend it!"

The Blackbird Lodge

"Ward Media and Northwest Swag Works has truly outdone itself with their incredible range of products! Their stickers are vibrant, high-quality, and perfect for adding a personal touch to anything from notebooks to laptops... And the awesome umbrellas? Simply amazing. Ward Media has truly mastered the art of combining style and functionality!"

Tom Earnest

Real Estate Broker / Realtor, John L. Scott Real Estate
"Ordering sweatshirts and stickers from Northwest Swag Works was a fantastic experience! The large catalog offered so many great options, making it easy to find exactly what we needed. Our orders arrived quickly, and the quality of both the sweatshirts and stickers was outstanding. Perfect for our staff and members–highly recommended!"

Crunch Fitness

"The ad with the cowboy on it — just brilliant. I absolutely love it. Honestly, I’m even thinking about changing my business card to match it. Incredible work!"

Jim Stidman

Fibrecrete Structural Systems
“Thank you for all the work you’ve put into the Echo. I really enjoy it and think you’ve done an excellent job. I especially appreciate your stories about Leavenworth—they help me stay connected with what’s happening.”

Alice D.

Leavenworth Echo Subscriber
"Working with Ward Media has been a joy. Harmony and team are always responsive and friendly, Terry and Amy bring professionalism and approachability, and I trust our message in their hands. Our Wenatchee Business Journal ads consistently feel aligned with the right local audience, and I appreciate the care they take with every detail."

Kelli Martinelli

Communications and Outreach Manager, SkillSource
Connecting businesses, brands, and communities.

Contact Info

Mon - Fri : 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(509) 731-4392
hello@ward.media

Kitsap Peninsula

19225 8th Ave NE
Suite 201 PMB 232
Poulsbo, WA 98370

North Central Washington

29 S. Wenatchee Ave., Ste A
Wenatchee, WA 98801