Good morning, Wenatchee.

Local officials and members of a Wenatchee nonprofit celebrated the groundbreaking of an affordable housing project by laying the foundations for eight homes near the corner of Ninth Street — North Miller Street.

Lake Chelan was named one of America's best lakes for swimming by Reader's Digest — a nod to its clear water and warm shoreline — and it offers comfortable midsummer conditions for local visitors along its southern beaches.

Wenatchee city officials have submitted designs for a new roundabout at the intersection of Crawford Avenue and Okanogan Avenue — the project will improve traffic flow in the area.

From August 1, Chelan County will raise land use permit fees after 14 years of unchanged rates to cover processing costs that will leave a $300,000 gap in the county's general fund—new fees will phase in annually through 2028 and then increase by 4% each year starting in 2029 to fund a self-supported Community Development department.

Confluence Health is working to cut wildfire smoke exposure that affects Latino children.

Medical director Dr. Bindu Nayak and the Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI/B) Council have begun developing a plan to protect these children.

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.