Good morning, Wenatchee.

Kittens on Tap has started a campaign to raise awareness about the need for kitten fosters as kitten season approaches — the group will share resources and schedule outreach events — inviting local help to care for the animals.

A 63-year-old Lake Wenatchee man allegedly set his RV on fire and charged deputies with a hatchet at 10:30 p.m. Thursday on the 15000 block of US Highway 2—he was later taken into custody and now faces arson and weapons charges.

The Wenatchee Foothills trail system will reopen Tuesday, April 1 after being closed since December — upcoming improvements are planned following its reopening.

Wenatchee held an open house for plans to upgrade nearly 2,000 feet of North Wenatchee Avenue — the roadway will see safety and traffic construction projects begin in 2027.

Donn Etherington, president of the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority, announced his bid for a third term as Chelan County Port Commissioner and said this will be his final term if elected—candidates will file from May 5th to 9th for the upcoming election.

Travelers on SR 28—Sunset Highway in East Wenatchee will experience single-lane and shoulder closures between Ninth Street and Hadley Street from Monday through early May.

City of Wenatchee sued Chelan County over a jail agreement that allowed police to house inmates at the county facility—city officials said delays in inmate bookings put public safety at risk.

The lawsuit follows a $1.6 million payment in 2024 for the service and a failed attempt to secure a revised contract with increased fees.

The city of East Wenatchee is addressing a $900,000 budget shortfall and has identified immediate measures to mitigate the deficit—officials said the adjustments aim to stabilize the city’s finances.

The Wenatchee City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to sue Chelan County over an agreement that lets the Wenatchee Police Department house inmates in a regional jail + the lawsuit aims to end the current arrangement.

On-Site Tour of Bonaventure Senior Living Community

Explore the Bonaventure of East Wenatchee, a modern senior living community offering quality dining and exceptional care.

3rd Annual Awesome Blossom Pickleball Tournament

April 11-13 — Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club — Early registration $50 — Compete in a thrilling round-robin pickleball tournament with medals for top players.

Empty Bowls Soup Meal

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Wenatchee High School — $5-$15 donation — Create a custom bowl and enjoy soup with the community to combat hunger.

Wenatchee Marathon and 5k Events

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Registration fees apply — Race through beautiful Wenatchee in this series of running events for all skill levels.