Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
Good morning, Wenatchee.
💼 Business
Local families traveling from Sea-Tac this summer should expect delays—experts note nearly one in three flights is late in June.
They advise booking early-morning flights and planning longer layovers.
🎭 Culture
Kathy Campbell (with decades of local experience) is named the 2026 director general of the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee and will guide the annual celebration.
Her long service positions her to lead this cherished community event.
📰 Economy
A GasBuddy survey shows Washington’s average gas price rose by 4.2 cents to $5.27 on Monday, with prices nearly one dollar higher than a year ago.
Rising costs may affect local drivers in Wenatchee.
🏛️ Government
WSDOT says delays are expected on Blewett Pass today as guardrail repair work begins on U.S. 97 (near Lauderdale Junction and north of the summit), causing reduced speed limits, automatic flaggers, and pilot cars.
The project runs until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with work finishing in early June.
Pharmaceutical companies Novartis and AbbVie sued Washington after Gov. Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5981 to change drug discounts under the 340B program.
The law will take effect in June as the state reviews the filings.
🏈 Sports
Wenatchee AppleSox added three Cal Poly players (Gavin Spiridonoff, Kelley Crawford, and Sean McGrath) for the 2026 summer season.
The team will start on May 29 in Edmonton before hosting Kamloops at Paul Thomas Sr. Field on Friday, June 5.
🎉 Wenatchee Events
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Our Planet Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Proceeds benefit pediatric cancer support — Experience an inspiring evening while helping to eliminate pediatric cancer.
Rory Scovel Live in Wenatchee
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $138 — Experience the unforgettable comedy of Rory Scovel in Wenatchee.
Jordan World Circus
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Town Toyota Center — $20 Adults, Free for Kids under 3 — Experience the thrill of the circus in Wenatchee with fun for the whole family.
Momix: Alice
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $143 — Experience an unforgettable performance of Momix: Alice in Wenatchee.
4th Annual Awesome Blossom Pickleball Tournament
6 AM – 1 AM — Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club — $50 early registration — Compete for medals and prizes in a fun, skill-based tournament format.
Wizard of Oz On Ice
7-10 p.m. — Town Toyota Center — Tickets available — Experience the magical tale of Oz with a unique ice skating twist.
El Dia Del Nino Community Health Fair
2-6 p.m. — Methow Street Park — Free entry — Celebrate health and wellness with community activities focused on family and Latino health disparities.
Legally Blonde
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $134 — Experience the high-energy performance of Legally Blonde live in Wenatchee.
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