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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is accepting applications for the 2025 season—eligible seniors can apply for help receiving fresh produce from local markets. The Wenatchee World
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four officers involved in a December 2023 non-fatal shooting in which a man fired shots into an empty veterans clinic were cleared of wrongdoing Wednesday—no charges were filed. The Wenatchee World
- ➤ In December 2023, officers at a Wenatchee veteran's clinic were not charged after using deadly force when 55-year-old Troy McMaster chased them with a weapon and did not drop it during de-escalation attempts— the Douglas County prosecutor ruled that no other safe alternatives were available. KPQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chelan County PUD expects to finish the splash pad at Wenatchee Riverfront Park for summer use and workers will complete the remaining construction in the coming weeks. The Wenatchee World
- ➤ Today the City of Wenatchee will host a ceremony at 1600 N Miller Street to break ground on Phase 1 of the Confluence Parkway project. Officials including U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Rep. Kim Schrier, county commissioner Brad Hawkins, and Mayor Mike Poirer will use golden shovels to mark the start of a project—set to open in 2027—that builds two new bridges across the BNSF Rail and 1.25 miles of street for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. KPQ
- ➤ The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority increased funding for rehabbing Pangborn Memorial Airport's runway by $1.6M after costs ticked up following bids in early February — the move will cover the rising expenses of the project. The Wenatchee World
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Retired surgeon Dr. Chris Stahler donated funds to Confluence Health to purchase three new patient simulators and a virtual monitoring system that frees up staff for closer care. The new equipment supported improved emergency training and patient observation — a ribbon cutting was held Tuesday — officials said. KPQ
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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.
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WASWD Spring Conference
Apr 29 – May 1 — Wenatchee Convention Center — Registration open — Network with colleagues and gain insights at the WASWD Spring Conference and Trade Show.
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Catch Me If You Can
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — No service fees — Experience an entertaining night out without the added costs.
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Rockfest 2025
8 AM – 2 PM — Icicle Creek Center for the Arts — $35 — Celebrate climbing and the outdoors with live music, clinics, and a bouldering competition.
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Occupation Exploration with WSDOT
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Washington State Department of Transportation North Central Region Headquarters — Free entry — Explore in-demand careers in transportation and learn from industry professionals.
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Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
10 PM – 10 PM — Wenatchee River Institute — Cost not provided — Experience birdwatching and wildflower walks in stunning natural beauty.
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Canyon Community Multi-Family Garage Sale
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Western & Maple — Free entry — Explore treasures from multiple families in a fun community garage sale event.
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