Good morning, Wenatchee.

Wenatchee is accepting applications for its Community Art Support Grant Program—designed to fund local art projects and boost community creativity.

Labor Mountain Fire remains 7% contained in Chelan County after growing to about 39,324 acres since a lightning strike on Sept.

1, and firefighters are building lines near Wenatchee and Cashmere—while evacuation notices and highway closures stay in effect.

The Washington State Public Works Board has awarded millions in grants and loans to upgrade water and sewer systems in central and eastern Washington — Wenatchee received $3.8 million for the Crawford Water Main Replacement project to replace 2,600 linear feet of water main for safer drinking water. The funding aims to support community growth through critical infrastructure improvements.

Evacuation orders in Chelan County have dropped as crews work on the Lower Sugarloaf Fire—orders along Entiat River Road in Ardenvoir have been lifted, while Warner Canyon and part of Burch Mountain Road are now under a Level 2 'Get Ready' notice with areas above Burch Mountain Road and in Swakane Canyon remaining on a Level 3 'Leave Now' notice and Level 1 'Be Alert' in effect for Sunyslope and the zone from Hay Canyon to Eagle Creek Road.

Chelan County will host fall meetings next week where residents may meet commissioners at venues in Malaga, Chelan PUD, and Lake Wenatchee Rec Club to discuss issues such as the Malaga tax proposal.

The county will hold a public hearing on its Homeless Housing Strategic Plan Nov 3 at 10:30 a.m.—residents may submit comments in writing or in person.

Confluence Health, Aging and Adult Care, the Chelan-Douglas Health District and the Alzheimer’s Association will host a brain health and dementia awareness training in Wenatchee on Oct.

24—this event will help local residents learn to recognize early symptoms and guide care decisions.

In Washington, local homeowners are advised to mow their lawns weekly until temperatures drop below 60 for warm-season grasses and 50 for cool-season grasses - experts say that gradually reducing mowing frequency in October and November helps avoid winter lawn problems.

The irrigation canals have closed for the season so keeping up with proper lawn care now will make spring easier.

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.

Happy Halloween: Whisky Trail at Circle 5 Winery

6-10 p.m. — Circle 5 Winery — Cost unspecified — Dress in your Halloween costume and enjoy classic rock covers from the award-winning Whisky Trail band.

123 Andres Concert

6:00–7:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $130 — Experience the musical joy of 123 Andres in a vibrant performance.