Good morning, Wenatchee.

Dawson is a three-year-old mixed-breed dog looking for a forever home at Wenatchee Humane Society.

He loves playing fetch and showing off his toys and is available for adoption daily between 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm (visit the shelter for details).

Local Purple Heart recipients were honored at a Wenatchee ceremony today, with John Drake (a 19-year-old WWII sailor injured during a Japanese suicide boat attack in the Philippines) among those recognized.

Camp Zanika at Lake Wenatchee has seen its summer sessions cut short by heavy wildfire smoke from the Little Giant Fire — the nonprofit now needs $32,000 for immediate payroll and over $126,000 to stay afloat.

Local community support could help keep the historic camp running.

Downtown East Wenatchee hosted Havana Nights on Saturday — a vibrant street festival where locals danced to salsa and admired classic cars after days spent indoors.

Wenatchee Valley College remains under a warning sanction (according to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities) after a spring evaluation cited continued concerns at the institution.

Over the weekend the Little Giant Fire destroyed structures in Entiat Valley and the Kaiser Canyon Fire nears 70% containment - officials are monitoring both incidents closely.

Priceline ranked the Columbia River Gorge as the second-best fall foliage destination, following the Adirondacks.

Visitors may plan a mid-to-late October drive to enjoy its 80-mile canyon (with waterfalls off basalt cliffs) and vibrant autumn colors.

After Monday's empty drawing, lottery players around Wenatchee can dream of a $975 million jackpot where winners can choose a lump sum of $422.3 million or annuity payments that net about $266 million after federal taxes (Washington exempts state tax).

The next drawing is Wednesday night.