Power restored, schools pause, and a busy week ahead in Wenatchee

Today’s Wenatchee Snapshot

Wenatchee heads into the weekend with steadier utilities, a quiet day in schools, and several local agencies preparing for decisions that could shape the weeks ahead.

Power and services stabilize after rough weather

Chelan County Public Utility District crews reported that electrical, water, and wastewater services have largely been restored across the region following recent storms and high winds. Some broadband repairs continued in outlying areas, but most customers in the Wenatchee Valley were back online.

PUD officials reminded residents that winter weather isn’t done yet. They encouraged households to keep phones charged, vehicles fueled, and emergency supplies stocked as another system could arrive in the coming days.

No school today for many local students

Many Wenatchee School District students are home today for a scheduled professional development day. Teachers and staff are using the time for training and midyear planning, while classrooms remain closed.

Families should also note that Presidents’ Day closures are coming later this month, continuing a stretch of short school weeks for some households.

Public meetings on the horizon

Local government doesn’t slow down for winter. Chelan PUD has a commission meeting scheduled later in February, where commissioners are expected to review ongoing infrastructure work and utility planning.

City and county offices are also moving into their regular February meeting cycle, with agendas expected to include budget updates, capital planning, and ongoing recovery discussions tied to weather impacts.

Looking Ahead

For Wenatchee residents, today is a pause point: services are stable, schools are quiet, and attention is turning toward preparedness and planning. As winter continues, officials are urging the community to stay informed and ready.

Sources

https://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/news/2025/12/15/electrical-wastewater-services-restored-as-region-braces-for-high-winds
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/district-calendars/wenatchee-valley-technical-skills-center
https://www.chelanpud.org/about-us/commission-meetings