Good morning, Wenatchee.

The first Turning Point USA event in Wenatchee was held on Oct.

14 to honor Charlie Kirk's legacy as local youth delivered passionate speeches about freedom and conservative values. Several hundred people gathered at the Chelan County Courthouse (Memorial Park) to remember Kirk and support the movement.

Officials with Chelan County Emergency Management announced all evacuation notices have been lifted for residents as the Labor Mountain Fire cooled—it reached 30% containment for six days after recent snowfall.

The final notice for Valley Hi and Mission Creek Road was removed around 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Chelan County approved a conditional use permit for Helion Energy to build the world’s first fusion power plant on Chelan PUD-owned land in Malaga— the plant will supply electricity to Microsoft under a power purchase agreement and is planned to begin generating fusion power by 2028.

On Tuesday, the Chelan County Hearing Examiner approved a conditional use permit for Helion's planned fusion power plant—potentially the world’s first facility to generate power using fusion.

Families in the Northwest carve pumpkins for decoration, but pest experts warn that leaving them out too long can attract rodents, squirrels and fruit flies — residents in rural areas should also be cautious of bears drawn to outdoor displays.

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.

iLuminate Artist of Light

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Numerica Performing Arts Center — $30 - $50 — Experience an electrifying fusion of technology, dance, and music that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Apple Pie Smackdown

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Watercore Cider — $5 entry — Taste delicious apple pies and help crown the valley's best apple pie at this fun community event.