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Wenatchee
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Wenatchee. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center announced it will be renamed Foothills Community Center at 1312 Maple Street to better reflect its local role—this follows a renaming contest inspired by a mural from the late William R. Fischer. The Center will begin its rebranding next year to avoid donor confusion during its key autumn fundraising period. KPQ
- ➤ Chelan County Search and Rescue will hold a fundraising banquet—featuring a BBQ dinner, live music, and an auction of local items—to help fund rescue missions at Pybus Market on Nov. 14 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person or $440 per table. KPQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this week — the U.S. Forest Service said the burns will continue through the fall and winter. The Wenatchee World
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Knapps Tunnel on U.S. 97A will close for a two-hour inspection of its upgraded lighting system Monday, October 20 from noon to 2 p.m.—drivers between Entiat and Chelan should plan to use a detour on State Route 971. KPQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents can update the Medical ID in their iPhone Health app to share vital emergency details with 911 even if they cannot speak — Android users can enable a similar feature in Google's Personal Safety system. Officials say this simple setting change helps first responders access critical information during emergencies. KPQ
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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