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Saturday, July 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Since 1971, Mobile Meals has fed homebound Wenatchee residents using dedicated volunteers who bring both nutritious meals and a friendly visit. The nonprofit partners with Confluence Health Hospital — which prepares the meals and offers office space — and will hold its annual fundraiser on July 13th at Columbia Grove Covenant Church.  KPQ

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Pete Ezetta, owner of EZ's Burger DeLuxe — celebrating its upcoming 33rd anniversary on July 15th — said a planned transportation project will remove his driveway entrance and key parking spaces, which he fears will hurt his business. He suggested moving the planned u-turn lane one block north and urged local supporters to attend the City Council public hearing to share their concerns.  KPQ

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • On Thursday, Wenatchee City Council adopted a new code to create the Wenatchee Junior City Council— a nine-member board of students designed to give young residents a voice in local government. The board will work to boost civic input in city decisions in the coming months.  The Wenatchee World
  • The Chelan County jail installed 44 new medical sensors in single-occupancy cells to bring its total to 68, which track inmates' heart rates and breathing to help staff respond quickly to emergencies. The $359,400 project was funded with opioid settlement money and a state risk pool grant — funding that also earned the facility a national innovation award.  KPQ
  • Wenatchee City Council approved a six-year transportation improvement program with rolling projects through 2032—one such project is the Confluence Parkway project.  The Wenatchee World
  • At Thursday's city hall meeting, Pete Ezetta, owner of EZ's Burger Deluxe, and his employees and friends spoke out against a proposal they called 'unbelievable'—a comment made during the public comment period.  The Wenatchee World

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • A recent report shows that Wenatchee home sales rose 15% in June compared to last year while median prices remained about $502,250. Active listings increased and nearby areas were included in the study — a sign that the market is heating up — with most homes priced between $400K and $600K.  KPQ

EVENTS

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  • Neil Diamond Tribute: Taste of Whisky

    6-8 p.m. — Circle 5 Winery — No cover charge — Experience the Kilted Crooner's tribute to Neil Diamond during a special Thirsty Thursday event.

    Thu, 7/31/25

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  • Watercore Cider Poetry Night

    6-8 p.m. — Watercore Cider — Free entry — Enjoy poetic verses from Martha Flores accompanied by music from James Bryant.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Curtis Roy Moore: Jimmy Buffett Concert

    5:30-8:30 p.m. — Circle 5 Winery — Cost Info Not Provided — Enjoy a night of Jimmy Buffett songs with local legend Curtis Moore.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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