Good Day
Wenatchee
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fast-moving brush fire on Eastmont Avenue in East Wenatchee has forced Level 2 evacuations on Blue Grade and Hocumb and led to the closure of part of Highway 97—fire crews use two helicopters as the blaze slowly moves toward nearby orchards. KPQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Monday’s meeting, the Eastmont School Board approved a $102.3 million budget and a $1 million capital funds budget, though federal funds for migrant education may be cut. Superintendent Spencer Taylor said staff and students could see changes if the cuts occur (final word from the Department of Education may come after the new school year starts) and noted that similar risks are affecting other districts (raising concerns about support for migrant programs). KPQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lake Wenatchee will open for sockeye salmon fishing on July 23, allowing anglers to keep up to four 12-inch fish per day while following new selective gear rules that require barbless single-point hooks with artificial flies or lures (no bait allowed). The season will run until August 31 with temporary park hours starting at 4 a.m. until August 6 to support early-morning fishing. KPQ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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