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Wenatchee
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pybus Market Charitable Foundation will host the annual Taste of Pybus dinner and fundraiser on Thursday, May 14 to support local charities. The Wenatchee World
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wenatchee Valley updated its tipping guidelines (effective this year) to recommend an 18 percent tip at restaurants and adjusted rates for coffee shops and delivery services to ensure fair pay for service workers locally. KPQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastmont School District will hold a community meeting Monday, May 11 at Cascade Elementary School to discuss funding options for school upgrades via a bond or capital levy+ district officials hope to secure community backing to access up to $25 million in state matching funds. KPQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service began repairs on trails and roads affected by last summer’s Labor Mountain Fire near Wenatchee, expecting to finish by June 1 (limited access will remain until work is complete). KPQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials, project stakeholders, staff and community members broke ground at Town Toyota Center yesterday to expand the Weinstein Beverage Community Rink - a project designed to improve local ice facilities for events. The Wenatchee World
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Cashmere high school star Hailey Van Lith joins the Connecticut Sun after being waived by the Chicago Sky & will play in today's season opener. The Wenatchee native, known for her impressive college career, is set to launch her WNBA journey. KPQ
- ➤ At the WHL Prospects Draft last Wednesday and Thursday, Wenatchee Wild added nine promising players to build their 2026-27 roster (including forward Parker McMillan with 91 points) at Town Toyota Center (their home rink). The team will also prepare for the CHL Import Draft in July. KPQ
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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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Spring Writers Conference
5 PM - 3 PM — Wenatchee Valley College — Early bird registration extended — A weekend of craft sessions, industry insights, and community for writers at every stage.
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Art Alley at Pybus Public Market
5-7 p.m. — Pybus Public Market — Donation-based — Experience an evening of creativity with local artists and musicians at Wenatchee's year-end student art exhibition.
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NWPF Wenatchee HOPE Conference
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Wenatchee — Free entry — Attend to learn about Parkinson's resources and community support.
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