Good morning, Wenatchee.

Local Vietnam War veteran Don Welter was honored by fellow soldiers on Dec.

11 in Wenatchee. The ceremony celebrated his service (highlighting enduring bonds among veterans) and marked a touching local tribute.

Costco has launched its new Costco Next discount portal at Washington stores for members to access hot buys from third-party vendors.

Items purchased through the portal do not earn Executive Benefits, so Wenatchee shoppers seeking deals on electronics + furniture + more can save using their membership.

Eastmont High School principal Del Enders offered a bet during a recent school assembly that the resource officer will voluntarily be tased if student attendance improves.

He made the wager to encourage higher attendance this school year.

Officials plan to reopen a section of Highway 2 outside Leavenworth on Monday after its longest closure in three decades—reopening will initially be limited.