Good morning, Wenatchee.

Skywatchers recorded rare green fireballs over Washington skies; a video from Camano Island was captured just after midnight on Apr.

29 — another was documented at the Capitol Campus on May 5. The sightings add to multiple reports of unusual celestial events near home.

The Wenatchee School District Arts Festival returns Friday, May 15, on the Apple Capital Loop Trail with student choirs, orchestras and folklorico groups at four locations including the Linden Tree and Splash Pad.

Community members should bring lawn chairs + blankets to enjoy free outdoor art and music.

Remote work is opening new opportunities for skilled workers without a college degree.

In Wenatchee and nearby areas, positions in tech + creative fields will offer competitive pay as more companies embrace flexible work options.

The Chelan County Coroner’s Office reported 22 overdose deaths in 2025 (down from 37 in 2024) and budgeted a new third position to support its accreditation goals.

Veronica, a playful Labrador mix with adorable ears, is available for adoption at Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, which is open daily from 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm (families with children 12 and older are encouraged to meet her).

Tour de Bloom will span six days of bicycle racing across North Central Washington in May — local authorities plan road closures to secure the safety of participants and drivers.

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.