Good morning, Wenatchee.

Pangborn Memorial Airport will open its runway for a free Cleared for Takeoff: Runway Run and Ride event + letting residents walk, run or ride bikes before normal airport activities resume, and the event will offer a safe chance for families to enjoy the space + air before planes return.

The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society will host its annual Enchanted Forest benefit gala—scheduled for Saturday, Oct.

25.

Firefighters increased containment on the Lower Sugarloaf Fire to 38 percent on Sunday as they worked to protect structures 12 miles northeast of Leavenworth and evacuations continue in Chelan County — officials hope cooler temperatures will slow the blaze.

Chelan County Emergency Management downgraded evacuation orders for Nahahum Canyon and parts of Entiat River Road near the Lower Sugarloaf Fire as it burned within five miles north of Cashmere.

LEVEL 3 orders remain in place for the Labor Mountain Fire in areas including Ingalls Creek and Valley Hi—residents should stay alert for further updates.

Josidana is a 10-year-old tortoiseshell cat—she just had dental work—and is looking for a quiet home at Wenatchee Valley Humane Society at 1474 S.

Wenatchee Ave. She may do well with a gentle feline friend and is ready to share her calm nature with a new family.

Barrel & Keg Festival: Whisky Trail

6 p.m. — Circle 5 Winery — Check details for entry — Enjoy classic rock from the award-winning Whisky Trail at this annual festival.

Plug-In NCW's 3rd Annual EV Line Up

7:30-9:30 a.m. — Pybus Public Market — Free entry — Meet fellow EV enthusiasts while enjoying coffee and breakfast at this electric vehicle showcase.

Leavenworth Oktoberfest

6:30 AM — Leavenworth Festhalle — Tickets on sale July 1st — Celebrate with local and German beers, music, and family-friendly activities in America’s Bavarian capital.

2025 Fall Conference

9 AM – 12 PM — Wenatchee Convention Center — $410 Early Bird Rate available — Cultivate your excellence at the Washington State 911 Conference.

Arturo Sandoval Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $55 — Experience the vibrant sounds of jazz from a 10-time Grammy Award winner.

Monster Dash 5k & Little Goblin 1 Mile

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Walla Walla Point Park — Registration fee applies — Get ready for a spooky running event featuring both a 5K and a shorter 1-mile option.