Good morning, Wenatchee.

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.

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.

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 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.

Wenatchee City Council approved a six-year transportation improvement program with rolling projects through 2032—one such project is the Confluence Parkway project.

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.

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.

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.

Watercore Cider Poetry Night

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

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.