Good morning, Wenatchee.

The expanded 25th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will feature new programming and tributes as community members reflect on the day (organizers will announce timing and venue soon).

Starbucks has brought back its pumpkin spice latte in the valley before fall arrives, with the price almost double what it was in 2003.

Local coffee vendors like Auto Moca also offer their own versions to welcome the season.

Dealerships in Central Washington are offering strong incentives as they clear out 2026 models ahead of the 2027 lineup for Labor Day weekend.

Local buyers are urged to compare prices + negotiate offers for new, used, and electric vehicles.

A Wenatchee hiring manager shared practical interview tips for job seekers this fall, advising them to show genuine enthusiasm, use real examples from job postings, and mention interviewers' names (a detail often overlooked) to boost their chances of receiving offers.

The annual North Central Washington Fair began Thursday in Waterville (originating from the historic Douglas County Fair) and is set to showcase local traditions throughout its run.

On Sept. 17 at Wenatchee Valley College, local experts will explore industrial symbiosis and how turning waste-to-resource can boost the local economy; registration is $10 with a catered lunch.

On Wednesday, the Little Giant Fire expanded past 150,000 acres and threatened over 6,000 structures from Lake Wenatchee to Lake Chelan as hot, dry, windy conditions spurred its rapid growth.

More than 2,300 personnel—including National Guard reservists—fought the blaze.