Good morning, Wenatchee.

Firefighters contained a brush fire near Monitor on Thursday afternoon that burned about four acres and threatened one structure before the area was secured.

Temperatures are cooling, but wildfire risk remains in Wenatchee Valley as summer winds down — local officials advise residents to stay alert to fire dangers.

Washington bans 23 items from household trash—including batteries, electronics, paint and motor oil—to protect groundwater and soil.

Wenatchee residents unsure of proper disposal are urged to call the county transfer station or solid waste department (check details) to avoid fines and contamination.

Seattle Children’s and nonprofit Wenatchee CAFÉ partnered on a four-year study expected to help North Central Washington children with asthma breathe easier amid heavy wildfire smoke, with results anticipated by 2029.