Good morning, Wenatchee.

Radio Ranch is keeping its Halloween tradition alive by displaying Mort, a plastic skeleton moved by staff, around the office for the remainder of October.

Mort 2.0 from Home Depot now takes his place with flashing eyes, adding a playful touch to the workday.

A new study ranked Washington as the second most expensive state for going out, with meals averaging $28 and beers costing $9—showing rising costs burden local budgets.

A Wenatchee gas station reported diesel is over $7 per gallon, reflecting the broader cost squeeze.

Officials announced Friday that the largest wildfire in county history, which burned over 270+ square miles, was declared out and that recovery crews have begun work to clear hazards and restore safe public areas.

Wild goalie Tobias Tvrznik turned aside 40 shots Friday at Town Toyota Center for a 2-0 shutout over Penticton.

Coach Nachbaur reached 743 wins on the WHL list, and the team hosts Healthcare Workers’ Night today at 6 p.m. with free admission (thanks to Columbia Valley Community Health).