Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
Good morning, Wenatchee.
📰 Economy
Starting January 2026, Washington stores will charge 12 cents for reusable plastic bags while paper bags will still cost 8 cents to help cover the cost of providing compliant bags (this fee is not a tax).
Shoppers using (WIC, SNAP, TANF, or Food Assistance Programs) remain exempt from the fee.
🌲 Environment
Record low temperatures across Washington remind residents that winter has brought harsh cold in the past.
In Wenatchee, records show that temperatures dropped to -21°F at Panborn Airport — a reminder that extreme freezes have been experienced throughout the state.
🏛️ Government
Chelan PUD will join Markets+ in 2028 — a real-time energy market — to boost wholesale energy revenue and trade efficiently with neighboring providers as the grid shifts toward more wind and solar power.
The utility invested nearly $1.3 million in the project to support hydropower values and improve regional energy flows.
🎉 Wenatchee Events
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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.
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.
Hands-On Bike Maintenance Workshop Series
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ridge Cyclesport — Registration required — Master bike maintenance skills in this hands-on 3-part workshop series designed for all bike enthusiasts.
🏠 Wenatchee Real Estate
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💼 Wenatchee Job Board
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📣 Wenatchee Announcements
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