Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
Good morning, Wenatchee.
Residents in Wenatchee are calling for a new trampoline fun center—a facility that would offer children a safe, year-round play space—along with ideas for a seafood restaurant, nostalgic drive-in theater and 24-hour bookstore to boost local enjoyment.
As Thanksgiving nears, grocery estimates put the family feast at about $7.30 per person due to higher prices for side items—while turkey remains more affordable because of lower wholesale costs.
Local stores are adjusting meal kits by reducing items so shoppers can better manage their budgets.
The City of Wenatchee and West Coast Hospitality cut the ribbon on the renovated Wenatchee Convention Center on Monday evening, adding 19,000 square feet to boost its total event space to 60,000 square feet downtown.
The expansion connects the Numerica Performing Arts Center with direct access from North Wenatchee Ave—city officials said the new layout will help bring more hotel tax revenue for future growth.
Wellness Place, a local non-profit that aids cancer patients and families, announced it has joined the Cancer Support Community global network to expand services in Central Washington.
The group said its move — following a strategic review of community needs — will help serve residents in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties.
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.
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