Good morning, Wenatchee.

Kolin Oliveira will hike 500 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail this summer to raise funds for renovations at the Wenatchee Lighthouse Mission House— a key space for community healing since 1970— so local men can rebuild their lives.

Washington drivers will face a 2% gas tax increase beginning July 1 as the automatic rise ties fuel fees to inflation, adding pressure to prices in a state already paying over a dollar more per gallon than the national average.

A study shows Washington has about 15.8 EV drivers for each public charger from 9,599 stations at 3,355 locations, placing the state sixth among its peers.

Drivers in Chelan County benefit from free chargers (installed by the Chelan County PUD) that help cut waiting times.

Stage 1 fire restrictions take effect today in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

Open fires, including wood stoves, are banned outside designated zones and smoking is allowed only in approved areas (measures set due to rising wildfire risks).

Link Transit will host a bus barn open house on June 25 to invite local residents to tour the facility and learn about transit operations (details on specific times will be shared).

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.