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Wenatchee
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report ranked Washington cities among America’s best places to live based on affordability, jobs and quality, listing Sammamish at 21, Redmond at 75, Bellevue at 90 and Kirkland at 151 while Wenatchee earned a top 10 state ranking at 9. KPQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Seattle-based AI company Optimly, led by CEO Apurva Luty, swept major awards at last Thursday’s Flywheel Investment Conference at Pybus Public Market, earning a $150,000 investment award, the Fan Favorite Award, and a relocation package for a total prize of $205,000. Wenatchee Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pinnacles Prep is hosting 'Test & Tinker' Science Camp for grades 5-9 on June 15-18, 23-26, and 30-July 2 at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 504 South Chelan Avenue — the camp offers hands-on STEM activities including building hovercrafts and safe chemical experiments. KPQ
- ➤ Cariann Bryant, founder of Virtual Track Club, won the Judges’ Choice Award on May 20 at Pybus Public Market, earning a $2,500 prize during the Flywheel student pitch competition. She will launch a pilot program on June 1 to offer affordable online coaching for track and field athletes. Wenatchee Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service warns campers and hikers that roads, bridges, and trails in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest are closed ahead of Memorial Day weekend due to winter damage. Visitors should check current conditions at local ranger offices before traveling. KPQ
- ➤ Washington law prohibits picking wildflowers like lupine and balsamroot on state land, parks, and private property, though limited collection is allowed in some National Forest areas if local rules permit it—experts warn that removing them disrupts ecosystems and reduces blooms for future visitors. KPQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brian Brett has been honored as Washington Fire Chief of the Year for his dedicated leadership in public safety. The Wenatchee World
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chelan-Douglas Health District confirmed a case of hantavirus on May 15 in Chelan County. Health officials say the rare disease can be serious and advise residents to follow health guidelines. The Wenatchee World
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hosts in Wenatchee are encouraged to improve backyard gatherings this holiday weekend by planning for guest comfort. A survey from the Caledonian Record showed nearly half of guests left early due to outdoor discomfort, so adding shade, bug spray, and warm seating can help everyone stay longer. 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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