Good Day
Wenatchee
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day events are planned across Wenatchee Valley (and nearby communities) to honor service members who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces; details on times and locations will soon be shared. The Wenatchee World
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Banks Lake Brew and Bistro in Coulee City offers travelers on the drive from Wenatchee Valley to Grand Coulee fresh, made-to-order sandwiches and a chocolate malt milkshake praised for its rich, malt flavor alongside working gas pumps (credit card only) for a quick break. KPQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wenatchee School District is offering free summer meals at Mission View Elementary from June 23 to July 23 with breakfast from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:45 to 12:45 p.m. Small Miracles will offer grab and go meals at four parks from June 22 to July 30. KPQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal lawmakers are proposing further cuts to the Hanford cleanup budget that could lower funding by nearly $100 million. Sen. Patty Murray visited the Tri-Cities recently and warned that potential layoffs & a shift in waste processing could result from the changes. KPQ
- ➤ Wenatchee Valley Fire Chief Brian Brett received the Dan Packer Fire Chief of the Year award on Wednesday night at the state banquet; he credited his team + mentors for his success and noted his planned retirement on Nov. 20. KPQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wenatchee river floats and paddleboarding offer relaxing summer fun from July until Labor Day along local waterways. Visitors can rent tubes and gear from well-known outfitters and explore scenic trails and riverfront beaches around town. KPQ
- ➤ La Casa del Bolillo on N. Wenatchee Ave is known for its famous coconut donut covered in sweet frosting + shredded coconut, delighting locals and drawing them to try its savory stuffed bread. The bakery offers authentic Mexican baked goods that have become a neighborhood favorite. KPQ
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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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