Good Day
Wenatchee
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A benefit dinner on April 17 at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort raised over $7,000 to support Badger Mountain Ski Area near Waterville, which did not open last winter due to low snowfall — the funds will cover operating expenses and prepare the area for next season. KPQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At around 2:50 p.m. today, a power pole caught fire near the Liberty Theater in downtown Wenatchee, leaving over 400 Chelan PUD customers without power along Chelan Avenue and disrupting traffic signals — crews expect to restore service before 6 p.m. KPQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Wenatchee praise Walmart+ for its same-day delivery and gas discounts — a smart choice amid rising subscription costs. A local Reddit thread received over 4,000 replies as users compared it with other services offering real savings. KPQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Apple Blossom Festival opens today with a 'Chief for a Day' program at Memorial Park (honoring local youth with chronic illness or developmental challenges) and will feature the TekniPlex Youth Parade on Saturday at 11 a.m. with 4,500 children marching from Triangle Park to downtown. KPQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chelan County is holding a public meeting today at 6 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room of the Chelan Fire & Rescue building to address aquatic invasive species threats and review a potential mandatory boat inspection program. Residents can ask questions and learn about the county’s proactive measures. KPQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wenatchee Valley Fire Department (WVFD) will choose a new chief next week as Chief Brian Brett retires in December. Fire commissioners from three districts will interview three candidates Monday at the Residence Inn Wenatchee, with a final decision expected Tuesday and onboarding set to begin on June 1. 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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