Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
Good morning, Wenatchee.
Sugar Daddy, a 1-year-old grey tabby (domestic shorthair) at the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, is available for adoption today.
He is shy at first but soon shows a playful side when he builds trust with his new family.
The inaugural Columbia Street Mural Festival will kick off in August and will feature 8 artists showcasing art and music for the community.
Organizers said the event is planned as a central celebration for local creativity.
The Pybus Foundation will unveil a new Railcar Stage with a ribbon cutting — and host a live concert — at Pybus Public Market.
A wildfire that sparked Monday has burned 64 acres of mostly timber eight miles north of Leavenworth—water drops were conducted on Wednesday to reach 20% containment.
The Southeast Washington Incident Management Team takes command today—while a Level 1 Be Ready Advisory covers residents along Second Creek Road from Merry Canyon to Road 7804.
The Second Creek Fire, burning over 64 acres eight miles north of Leavenworth, has prompted Level 1 evacuations along Second Creek Road as crews have contained about 20 percent of the blaze with over 200 personnel fighting it using helicopter water drops.
A Southeast Washington Type-3 Incident Management Team will assume command at 6 a.m. today—officials believe the fire was caused by human activity.
Wenatchee City Council is asking voters to approve a 0.2% sales tax increase on August 5 to fund road, sidewalk, and capital project repairs and generate about $4 million each year—if approved, the tax will last for ten years.
The Port of Chelan County is suing Great Northern Pacific and Burlington Lines (BNSF Railway) for easement access on a vacated part of Kittitas Street.
Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group announced that applications for the $500K Community Health Partnership Fund grant will open June 1.
Chris Ward Live Music Event
6-8 p.m. — Circle 5 Winery — $10.00 — Enjoy an evening of classic country with talented local musician Chris Ward.
Wenatchee Big Band Performance
6-8 p.m. — Circle 5 Winery — Tickets $10 — Enjoy an evening of wine and jazz with the popular Wenatchee Big Band while supporting local music programs.
2025 Starlight Open
June 20-22 — City of Wenatchee Public Pool — Entry fees apply — A competitive swimming event sanctioned by USA Swimming and hosted by Velocity Swimming.
Complete Skills Volleyball Day Camp
9 AM-3 PM — Cascade Christian Academy — Pricing varies — Enhance your volleyball skills with expert coaching at this engaging day camp for girls aged 10-14.
Wenatchee AppleSox vs. Victoria HarbourCats
6:35 p.m. — Paul Thomas Sr. Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling collegiate baseball as the AppleSox battle the visiting HarbourCats in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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