Good morning, Wenatchee.

Cars Against Bullying will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at the Monitor Hot Rod Cafe (2960 East Street) to raise funds for anti-bullying efforts following a local tragedy.

Car show participants pay a $15 entry fee while attendees can enjoy the display and learn about prevention measures.

A new website is live in North Central Washington to track wildfires, check burn bans, and provide evacuation alerts in Chelan and Douglas counties.

The bilingual site, with the Spanish version launching on May 15, was developed by the Regional Wildfire Working Group plus local agencies ahead of wildfire season.

The Chelan County coroner reported that drug-related accidental deaths dropped to 22 in 2025 from 37 in 2024 — a notable decline from last year.

The Wenatchee Wild made aggressive trades for top draft picks (Parker McMillan and Jevin Morrison) to build a stronger roster for future NHL talent.

General Manager Bliss Littler said he is blending local and American prospects to boost team chemistry ahead of upcoming drafts.

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.