Good morning, Wenatchee.

Wenatchee Whiskey Festival will take place Saturday, May 30 at Confluence Technology Center with over 70 whiskies, live music, and food vendors.

The event runs from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (VIP at 5:00 and general admission at 6:30) and bans pets and weapons.

New Wenatchee Valley graduates are using Reverse Networking by connecting with alumni who graduated a year or two ago (for 15-minute career advice calls) to learn how to enter the job market amid tough competition.

Officials announced that emergency repairs have begun on the North Cascades Highway after winter damage between Newhalem and Diablo Lake, with crews clearing rockslides—assessing hazards and planning repairs.

Work is set to start Monday, May 11, and the highway remains partially open until a full reopening goal for July 3–5.

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.

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.

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.