Good morning, Wenatchee.

Wenatchee Valley Cornhole is hosting a holiday toy drive and tournaments this month — the events aim to spread cheer among local families.

US 2 is closed in two sections—from MP 35 to MP 49 past Skykomish and from MP 57 to MP 85 at Scenic—due to mudslides and flooding, and WSDOT is working to safely evacuate residents with no detour available.

Bettertrail.com helps outdoor enthusiasts choose gear with clear reviews and sustainability ratings (ad-free) by offering expert guides and curated kits.

Local founder Jenny Abegg and her team created the website to simplify sustainable gear decisions and support public lands advocacy.

North Central Education Foundation recently named Christopher Nelson from Moses Lake and Tom Venable from Winthrop as new board members to guide education programs in Grant and Okanogan counties.

Nelson brings finance expertise and Venable offers 30 years in public service.

Wenatchee High School has named longtime teacher and assistant coach Frank Brandt as its new head golf coach for the upcoming season.

The athletic department announced his appointment, and Brandt brings two seasons of assistant coaching experience (in drill development and swing instruction) to build a supportive team culture.

County officials remind locals to avoid a six-mile stretch of Old Blewett Pass Hwy (milepost 0.11 to 6.08) that has been closed since last summer due to fire damage.

Heavy rain has worsened hazards and limited access to U.S. Forest Service lands, and the road will be reevaluated next spring.

The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings in Chelan County as mudslide risk rises in wildfire burn+scar areas.

Chelan County Emergency Management advises residents to take precautions and monitor local updates.

The National Weather Service in Spokane issued flood warnings today as heavy rain and melting snow push water levels near flood stage on the Stehekin, Entiat, and Wenatchee rivers.

Officials urge residents to avoid flooded roadways to ensure safety.

Rising Icicle River levels forced Chelan County Public Works to close the East Leavenworth Road bridge near the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery as erosion threatens the roadway and rain is expected through tomorrow.

Drivers should use alternate routes until water levels recede.

The Chelan-Douglas Health District has proposed a $1.3 million settlement with patients whose private health data was breached more than four years ago + officials expect final reviews to guide next steps.

A new study using Google search data shows Washington residents favor butterscotch cookies among trending holiday treats.

The report compares searches for recipes like gingerbread and Italian cookies across the nation, inviting locals to share their favorite picks.

A Wenatchee general contractor submitted an application for a 275-plus-unit residential project outside East Wenatchee that includes plans for 288 residential lots pending approval.

The proposal may lead to new housing developments in the area.