Wenatchee adopts one‑tenth percent criminal justice sales tax to shore up public‑safety costs The Wenatchee City Council adopted Ordinance 2025‑12 to add a one‑tenth of one percent criminal justice sales tax, projected to generate roughly $1.2 million in 2026 and $1.6 million in future years to offset rising jail and public‑defender costs. The tax takes effect April 1, 2026, pending state review.

Wenatchee City Council has just approved a new sales tax aimed at bolstering public safety and tackling rising criminal justice costs—will this decision help secure the city’s future?

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Bicyclist urges Wenatchee to explore ‘no sit, no lie’ sidewalk ordinance after bridge encounter A local bicyclist told city council he was threatened on the George Sellar Bridge and asked the city to explore a no sit/no lie ordinance for sidewalks to discourage people loitering on public walkways.

A local cyclist's terrifying encounter on the George Sellar Bridge has sparked a call for a controversial "no sit, no lie" ordinance to enhance sidewalk safety in Wenatchee.

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Wenatchee Mayor thanks police for manhunt amid upcoming protest concerns Mayor expresses gratitude to police while addressing protest safety concerns and potential risks.

Wenatchee's City Council praises local law enforcement for their heroic efforts in a recent manhunt while bracing for potential chaos from an upcoming nationwide protest.

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City Council approves emergency repairs for Holly Street stormwater pipe fire Council authorizes quick replacement of destroyed stormwater pipe after February fire.

A dramatic fire in a stormwater pipe has sparked urgent emergency repairs in Wenatchee, raising concerns over public safety and infrastructure resilience.

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