Good morning, Wenatchee.

Otis, an 8-year-old white tabby who loves hiding under blankets and in boxes, is waiting for a forever home at the Wenatchee Humane Society shelter, which is open daily from 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm (arrive an hour before closing if you wish to adopt).

The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center will honor Terry Ward, the Interfaith Justice Coalition, and longtime mediator Concie Luna at its 20th anniversary 'Cheers to 20 Years' Annual Celebration on Oct.

1 (5 to 7 p.m.) at the Hilton Garden Inn, where they will receive awards for community peacebuilding.

Entering its third year, the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce partners with SkillSource to expand minority business programs through the Washington State Department of Commerce's Community Reinvestment Program.

The partnership, which includes the monthly CONEXIÓN event and quarterly Empresarios en Acción series, helps local entrepreneurs connect with training and resources.

Little Giant and Kaiser Canyon wildfires continue burning in North Central Washington as lightning ignited the blazes, prompting expanded evacuations and worsening air quality today.

Due to staffing shortages, the Chelan County Veterans Service Office in Wenatchee is operating on limited August hours.

It will be open Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (located at 428 Orondo Ave).

Confluence Health earned the Center of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Use designation from state health officials (Department of Health, Hospital Association and Health Care Authority) for its coordinated care of pregnant patients with substance use disorders.

The recognition gives North Central Washington families local access to specialized services.