Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
Good morning, Wenatchee.
Parque Padrinos and Pinnacles Prep in Wenatchee are planning to break a Guinness World Record for a Lotería game (a move meant to bridge cultural divides) and the event will happen soon.
The record attempt aims to bring residents together through a classic game.
Kirsten Larsen (a parent and city planner) will join the Eastmont School Board at Lee Elementary on Feb.
23, filling the vacancy left by Jason Heinz’s resignation amid legal issues.
Poison hemlock (also known as fool’s parsley) is expected to bloom in late spring across Washington, where it can grow to 12 feet tall.
Residents are advised to wear gloves when removing the weed, which is on the state’s quarantine list due to its deadly toxicity.
The gate on Burch Mountain Road in Wenatchee closed this week to protect the dirt roadway during seasonal freeze-thaw cycles — Horse Lake Road in Wenatchee and Oklahoma Gulch Road near Entiat will reopen on April 1.
Confluence Health defended its $60 million Cancer Care Clinic planned for the Central Campus in Wenatchee and said the new facility will meet modern patient needs despite local physician concerns + the clinic is set to open in 2028.
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.
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.
Laugh Riot 2026 with Ty Barnett and Paul Goodwin
8-10:30 p.m. — Wenatchee Convention Center — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with two dynamic comedians bringing their unique styles to the stage.
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