Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Wenatchee.
The Entiat towing firm Stormin' Towing and Auto Repair suffered its third fire in eight months on Saturday, June 13 when the blaze burned its office and home (just before 2:30 a.m.).
The senior owners, who lost a tow truck and lack insurance, ask for community support in a fundraiser.
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office responded to three rescue calls near Colchuck Lake since early June—assisting a visitor with an ankle injury, attending to an exhausted teen, and helping a hiker with a broken ankle as officials urge visitors to come prepared.
Tesla nearly finished installing new charging stations at Winco Foods in Wenatchee to give local EV drivers more charging options.
Final testing is set to finish soon & the station will offer a reliable solution for longer trips.
Drivers in Wenatchee Valley can save money by parking and walking into drive-thru spots to avoid long idling; stopping for more than 10+ seconds makes modern engines more fuel efficient.
Helion Energy received two key licenses from the Washington Department of Health to continue building its fusion power plant in Malaga; the company plans to supply Microsoft data centers with 50+ MW by 2028 and has finished the assembly and office buildings for work on the generator facility.
Kyle Kinane Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets start at $98 — Kyle Kinane is set to deliver an unforgettable comedic experience in Wenatchee.
2026 IE VS Starlight Open – Swimming
Jun 19-21 — Wenatchee City Pool — Registration closing Jun 9 — Dive into thrilling swimming competitions at the scenic Wenatchee City Pool.
2026 Cal Ripken State Tournament - Baseball
All day — Morris Little League Park — Entry fees may apply — Experience thrilling youth baseball competition and community spirit.
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