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Wenatchee
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Wenatchee Chamber’s 25th anniversary banquet on April 16 at the Convention Center, local business owners and nonprofit leaders were honored for their roles in shaping the valley’s civic life, with Norwood Wine Bar named Business of the Year and a toolkit for entrepreneurs set to launch soon. Wenatchee Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NCW Libraries will host a free virtual poetry workshop titled Great Expectations on Thursday, Apr. 23 with former Washington Poet Laureate Claudia Castro Luna. Attendees can register online to join the Zoom discussion that shows how nature inspires creativity. KPQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Electricity bills continue to climb in Washington with King County rates at $125 and Kitsap at $141, and local groups will host a Clean Energy Expo at Pybus Public Market on Apr. 22 and a NW Renewable Energy Conference from June 16 to 18 to discuss cost-saving measures. KPQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DOT crews cleared fresh snow from the highway’s closure zone on Tuesday — repairs, drainage work, and ongoing maintenance keep the 37-mile North Cascades Highway closed. Recreationists are advised to avoid the Ross Dam trailhead as rockslides and washouts pose hazards. KPQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Wenatchee Wild players earned spots in NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft — goaltender Tobias Tvrznik is ranked among top North American goalies while forward Caelan Joudrey and defenseman Darian Rolsing follow — with the draft on June 26-27 at Key Bank Center in Buffalo. KPQ
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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.
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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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Legally Blonde
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $130 — Experience the vibrant and entertaining musical adaptation of the beloved movie, Legally Blonde.
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Apple Blossom Run 2026
12 AM — Triangle Park — Registration info available — Experience a unique 2K race challenge in the beautiful Wenatchee community.
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Legally Blonde Musical
2-6 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $93 — Experience the vibrant musical adaptation of a beloved film in Wenatchee.
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Legally Blonde Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets start at $130 — Experience a lively and entertaining rendition of Legally Blonde in Wenatchee.
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Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Town Toyota Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling bull riding, barrel racing, and much more at this exciting rodeo event.
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Legally Blonde Performance
2-6 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $130 — Experience the vibrant and unforgettable musical adaptation of the beloved film.
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