COVID-19 CLOSURES

The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, set for September 17-19, has been cancelled for 2020 and postponed to 2021 as a result of COVID-19 impacts. "Salmon fest is about connecting people with nature and it's about connecting children," said Corky Broaddus, festival director ...

Due to COVID-19, this year's candidate filing process is different than usual. In person candidate filing is May 11-15 for Douglas and Chelan counties. "However because we anticipate being closed to the public, we are asking everyone to file either online or mail," said Thad Duvall, Douglas County auditor ...

Following the recommendations of the Chelan Douglas Health District, the Governor’s Office and Washington State Department of Health, Pangborn Memorial Airport officials decided to cancel Aviation Day last week. Regional Port Authority Director of Airports Trent Moyers said it was a tough decision. " ...

It was announced last week that the Numerica Performing Arts Center will be postponing its three events in April in an effort to "flatten the curve." The Numerica PAC and Music Theater of Wenatchee decided to postpone the 2020 Apple Blossom Musical "Mamma Mia" until the 2021 Apple Blossom Musical ...

Governor Jay Inslee extended his closure of all public and private K-12 schools in the state Monday through the end of the school year, although schools will continue distance learning. Speaking in an afternoon press conference, Inslee said, "This decision is made on the clear, epidemiological evidence that in order to give us a high degree of confidence that we will suppress this pandemic, w

Many park amenities throughout Wenatchee will be closed starting Thursday after the recommendation of the city insurance provider. According to a press release by the Wenatchee Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, the following park amenities will be closed to use for the near future: Play equipment at Rotary, Kiwanis-Methow, Chase, Pennsylvania, Pioneer, and Washington parks Baske

GWATA and the Apple STEM Network have announced a change of plans for their NCW Tech & STEM showcase planned for May. The showcase is an annual event that features projects made by students from any of 29 regional school districts. It was originally scheduled for May 15th at the Quincy Public Market and May 16th at Pybus Public Market. ...

The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Board of Directors announced Tuesday that the festival will be postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Festival Administrator Darci Christoferson said the 101st Washington State Apple Blossom Festival will not be held on the original dates of April 23rd to May 3rd, 2020 ...

Macy's announced Monday that the majority of its employees will be furloughed beginning this week. According to a press release by the retailer, the Macy's, Bloomingdales and Bluemercury brands will be moving to the absolute minimum workforce needed to maintain basic operations ...

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