Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Wenatchee.
The North Central Washington YWCA will host a Juneteenth celebration on Friday at Walla Walla Point Park.
Community members are invited to join the event and mark the occasion.
Anglers can join the East Wenatchee Rotary Pikeminnow Derby on the Columbia River from now until June 28, aiming to win a share of the $15,000 prize pool while helping support veterans and protect juvenile salmon by catching qualifying fish between Rock Island Dam and Wells Dam.
Eastmont School District is seeking local residents for pro and con committees on a proposed bond measure to replace aging elementary schools and improve facilities.
Those interested must apply by Monday, July 6 (committee selections occur on July 13 and final names will be submitted in August).
A Wenatchee High School freshman won first place in the 15th annual Teen Short Fiction Competition today, recognized for outstanding creative writing talent.
The local contest continues to highlight student achievements in literature.
The Chelan-Douglas Health District Board of Health is launching a search for a new health administrator, with Board Chair Shon Smith seeking a business-minded candidate to lead district health services.
The board said this move aims to strengthen how health services are managed in the community.
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.
Rumbo Tumba & Terror/Cactus Performance
7-10 p.m. — Icicle Creek Center for the Arts — Check the event page for ticket pricing — Experience a fusion of handcrafted South American instruments and electronic Latin rhythms under the stars.
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