Good morning, Wenatchee.

Seven local children battling chronic or terminal illness will be honored at the Chief For a Day program during the Apple Blossom Festival on April 24th.

Local law enforcement leaders—Wenatchee Police Chief Edgar Reinfeld and Judge Kristen Ferrera—will lead a noon ceremony in Memorial Park where the youngsters receive tailored uniforms, badges and an oath of office.

Today, Leavenworth Reindeer Farm opened a contest to name its soon-to-arrive reindeer babies and the public can send in suggestions through April 19—contest submissions will decide the new names.

The City of Wenatchee broke ground Thursday afternoon on the Confluence Parkway Phase 1 project to add 1.25 miles of new road with a roundabout, a traffic light crossing and two new bridges that will ease traffic and help create safe evacuation routes—Phase 1 is set to finish late 2027.

Chelan PUD is nearing completion of a splash pad at Riverfront Park as part of the first phase of improvements to the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail.

PUD spokesperson Rachel Hansen said the splash pad will finish soon after an apple-themed playground for kids 5—12 is completed in June and a pavilion will open in May.

Confluence Health Hospital introduced new medical technology Tuesday at its Central Campus after retired local surgeon Dr. Chris Stahler donated funds for a virtual patient monitoring system and advanced patient simulators.

The new equipment will let one caregiver monitor up to 12 patients — a change that is expected to improve emergency care training and patient safety.

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.