Good morning, Wenatchee.

A guide advises drivers to prepare for winter driving by keeping essential supplies such as a foldable shovel, multiuse flashlight, blanket, kitty litter, tire chains, gloves, first aid kit, road flares, water and food supplies—and a full tank of gas in their cars to handle icy roads. The list also reminds drivers to check basic items like windshield wiper fluid to stay safe during winter travel.

Washington growers expect to produce 135 million boxes of apples this season, with nearly 75% of the harvest destined for the fresh market.

Honeycrisp apples remain a top favorite for consumers but need extra care—special nutrient sprays, irrigation, and cautious handling to protect their thin skin—while Cosmic Crisp offers a more grower-friendly option.

A Supreme Court ruling on SNAP may change how shoppers use their EBT cards at Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market—cards might soon limit purchases of fruits, vegetables, meat and more.

Local officials are reviewing the potential impact if the decision takes effect.

The Wenatchee, WA State's first hybrid ferry, was pulled out of service again today when an overspeed protection circuit shut down its engine—WSDOT later returned the vessel to service.

The ferry has faced repeated mechanical issues on the busy Seattle-to-Bainbridge Island route, and state officials have delayed further hybrid conversions as a result.

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.

Give NCW Turkey Trot

9-11 a.m. — Pybus Public Market — Registration fees apply — Kick off the holiday season with timed 5K and 10K races plus a free kids run amidst the scenic Apple Capital Loop.