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Alaska Airlines announced a digital campaign — funded by Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority — to promote its new daily flight from Pangborn Memorial Airport to Portland starting Oct.

3. The campaign will target local travelers using the Google Display Network to fill seats and ease connections to other destinations.

The 9/11 Spirit of America Foundation in Cashmere will mark 25 years since the attacks this Friday with a ceremony honoring Ground Zero responders & retired Wenatchee Valley Fire Chief Brian Brett will emcee the event starting at 11 a.m., with free LINK Transit service from Wenatchee at 10:15 a.m.

The final statue honoring the Wenatchi Tribe is now on display at Memorial Park after an 11-year project by the city's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department.

The installation brings the tribe's history to life for local residents.

During Labor Day weekend, local surfer Reese Bordner and others helped Team USA secure the 4th Continental Surf Cup title at Lakeside Surf in Chelan (the venue is famed for its customizable standing wave).

Local mom Jane Brousseau stretches her grocery budget by rotating eight meals every two weeks for her 10 children and saving about $1.50 per plate with smart protein choices (like drumsticks) amid rising costs.

Her method offers a practical plan for families looking to stretch every dollar.

Douglas County announced on Sept.

2 that a new roundabout is being built at the Grant Road and Nile Avenue intersection in East Wenatchee; construction began Tuesday (to improve traffic flow) and local officials expect progress in the coming weeks.

PeopleFinders launched Stud or Dud in beta late last month for Wenatchee singles to run free background checks on potential dates using public records — the tool shows red and green flags with AI-generated context from court, marriage, and property records.

Numerica Credit Union launches a Wenatchee Wild-themed debit card available free to eligible members at branches in Wenatchee or East Wenatchee and by phone order.

The card works for standard transactions including contactless payments and mobile wallets and gives fans Wild hockey experiences throughout the season.