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Wenatchee
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Apple harvest is wrapping up in Wenatchee as trucks full of fruit and slow-moving tractors navigate rural roads—drivers are reminded to drive defensively and slow down when passing these vehicles. Farmers operate their tractors legally, so extra caution is needed on quiet county roads. KPQ
- ➤ After the city revoked the conditional use permit for Lighthouse’s soup kitchen, Lighthouse Christian Ministries and local organizations are adapting by offering new support options—steps that aim to fill the service gap for community members. The Wenatchee World
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wenatchee's local shopping options are shrinking as national chains close their doors; Rue21 shut its mall store in June and Sonic Drive-In ended service in Wenatchee Avenue in 2022—other retailers like Joann Fabrics, Big Lots, and Starbucks have also closed or plan closures. Residents now face fewer choices as these changes continue to affect the retail scene. KPQ
- ➤ Wenatchee Valley Mall stays busy amid modern retail changes as malls across Washington add entertainment, dining & mixed-use spaces to keep shoppers coming. Built in 1973, the mall still draws steady foot traffic and ranks #31 on TripAdvisor. KPQ
- ➤ Today, Little Caesars in Wenatchee introduced Crazy Puffs — bite-sized pizza bombs filled with cheese available in 4-cheese, pepperoni, and Philly cheese steak varieties — and a local taste test showed they are best with marinara sauce. The snack aims to offer a quick, accessible option for customers seeking an innovative twist on pizza. KPQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Members of the Wenatchi tribe will lead a Salmon Bake at Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Oct. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring a blessing ceremony, storytelling, and a fire-cooked salmon meal—admission is by donation for museum members and $25 for non-members. KPQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking locals to share ideas for the 2027 to 2029 hunting season cycle by taking an online survey, sending an email, calling 855 925 2801 with code 11994, or mailing a letter. The public can submit comments until October 31 and will have a second chance for input before final decisions are made in early 2027. KPQ
- ➤ The Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Task Force is asking those with past or current homelessness to join and help shape local services. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 17 and interviews will be held on Oct.29—one candidate and one alternate will serve two-year terms starting Jan. 1, 2026 with final selections by the County Commissioners. KPQ
- ➤ The Chelan County Hearing Examiner reviewed the Helion fusion power plant permit application on Wednesday, and a few community members submitted comments on the plan to build the world’s first fusion power plant—official input that may shape its next steps. The Wenatchee World
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Department of Health said that less than two weeks of funding remain for the WIC program—serving over 3,600 women and infants in Chelan and Douglas Counties—if the federal shutdown is not quickly resolved. Local health officials warned that a loss of WIC benefits could lead to immediate food insecurity and force families to rely on SNAP benefits until a solution is found. KPQ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Washington State’s high-income neighborhoods attract luxury seekers with scenic views and top schools — the report shows that communities like Wenatchee’s Sunnyslope, Bainbridge Island and Bellevue offer low crime and strong property values, and rising numbers of millionaires are moving to these upscale areas. KPQ
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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.
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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.
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2025 Fall Conference
9 AM – 12 PM — Wenatchee Convention Center — $410 Early Bird Rate available — Cultivate your excellence at the Washington State 911 Conference.
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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.
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