Good morning, Wenatchee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest

10 PM – 10 PM — Wenatchee River Institute — Cost not provided — Experience birdwatching and wildflower walks in stunning natural beauty.

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.