Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pearl, a five-year-old smiling Pit Bull mix with ocean-blue eyes, is available for adoption at Wenatchee Humane Society today. The shelter welcomes visitors at 1474 S. Wenatchee Avenue from 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday. KPQ
- ➤ Five local nonprofits, including Brave Warrior NCW, Chelan Boys and Girls Club, Chelan Senior Center, Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue, and Purpose Boxing, received vans through Link Transit's Surplus Van Grant to support their community services. The Wenatchee World
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco in East Wenatchee reintroduced properly labeled beignets today after a labeling error changed the filling from caramel to chocolate hazelnut — the 22-count package comes dusted with powdered sugar and stores well even when frozen. KPQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wenatchee 3rd-grader Sam Patnode published the superhero book Super Soda on Saturday morning and gathered his peers for an early meeting before breakfast routines began. The Wenatchee World
- ➤ The city issued a notice of completeness last week for the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center's planned renovation and expansion, letting the nonprofit move forward with its building plans. The Wenatchee World
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Camp Zanika Lache is now accepting summer registrations for youth ages 6 to 17, and families are encouraged to sign up now + secure spots for a fun-filled camp session with engaging activities. The Wenatchee World
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 30, Chelan County Public Works driver Daylon Harn rescued an injured bald eagle near Entiat after spotting its hurt wing while clearing a deer carcass, then helped transport the bird + bring it to a rehabilitation facility on Feb. 1. KPQ
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Johnny Cash The Official Concert Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — $45-$65 — Experience the captivating tribute to Johnny Cash's iconic Folsom Prison performance and his legendary hits.
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Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $30 — Experience classical music redefined through the lens of hip-hop in a high-energy concert.
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