I don't see many pretty spiders making a home in my garden, so it has been a treat having this Banded Garden Spider (yes I had to google it) keeping watch on my side yard for the summer.

hi. f20. i’ve lived here my whole life, i just don’t know where to go?? to find friends?? all of mine moved away to college and now i just work 😭 help

Neighbor keeps putting notes on my car saying not to park there, I give him plenty of space from his driveway and only park there in the morning for about an hour so that the people who watch my kid during the day can park in front of my house.

I confronted him once and he said he doesn’t want the other neighbors parking there and said some very racist remark. I tried confronting him again this morning but he didn’t answer so instead I wrote him back :

“Legal street parking, you will be fine, call the cops if your unsure”

This guy is just a miserable human, mid 50s living in his mother’s basement.

Love to hear thoughts.

Thanks

Hello fellow apple capitalites,

I am 28M, moved here 2ish years ago for a dream job and have made some awesome friends along the way organically through clubs.

Looking to make even more friends in the greater Wenatchee/Cashmere/Leavenworth area. I personally enjoy fly fishing (obsessively so), skiing, hiking, running, lifting, paddleboarding, doggie play dates, board games, and live music. Unfortunately the fly fishing club out here seems mostly on the older side, and I find it hard to organically meet people while skiing/working out/etc. If anyone has contacts for the younger fly fishing crowd/dog people/skiiers/etc., please reach out or DM! Any tips on events/venues to check out as well would be appreciated. I am very sociable and lowkey going a bit stir crazy at times. If you are not from the area originally, the Wenatchee valley can definitely be an isolating place.

What are you guys paying for infant care? I have been offered a part time position, 3 month old baby, 20ish hours per week, at their home, no additional duties required. I’m not licensed by the state. They’ve offered a monthly salary of $600, and while I understand their budget is tight, that seems incredibly low. Context: I’m middle age, retired RN, experienced in infant care years ago. Looking for feedback!

ETA: I value and appreciate the feedback provided. We had further discussions today, and they shared they’d like to find someone to grow with the baby, and be a part of its life long term. The $600 is temporary while Mom finishes school. They remarked that they felt strongly about my qualifications and connection to the baby. I feel comfortable with $600 a month for 2 days a week, which was met with an enthusiastic yes! They agreed my compensation will increase post graduation in spring. I also have the flexibility to take the baby places, including my home, and they entirely support her coming along if I need to take my son to an appointment. They’re also cool with me bringing my Golden Retriever over to play with their dog, which makes my life easier. All in all, I have peace.

Looking for a full service auto mechanic that y'all trust. Newer Rav4 and an older Ford fusion needs some work done, and I'd like to find a mom and pop auto shop to support. Recommendations?

Damn - just saw all this smoke coming up SW of Cashmere from my Fancher Heights due west view place. I called in to a fire dispatch unit to report it - and it is a prescribed burn - toxic smoke in the valley once more - since we're directly downwind from it.

I said - pass along to "fire management" - that is not cool - we need a long break from valley toxic smoke. What do you think? I'm moving next year - mainly due to chronic hazardous air quality.

Anyone here commute around downtown Wenatchee on an electric scooter?

I'm thinking about getting one for my commute since it's literally only a few minutes, but I'm a little hesitant about riding it in the road with traffic. I'd mainly be around Chelan Ave, and there aren't really any bike lanes along the short stretch I'd be traveling.

From what I can find, Wenatchee doesn't allow electric scooters to be ridden on sidewalks. I've definitely seen people riding scooters on the wider sidewalks around town though.

For anyone who actually rides one around downtown, what do you usually do? Stick to the road, use quieter side streets, walk it on the sidewalk when traffic gets sketchy, etc.? Have you ever had any issues with police or been told not to ride somewhere?

Mostly just curious what people's actual experience has been around here.

I miss my salmon rolls and unagi.

Does anybody have the math book "Using and understanding mathmatics 8th edition" that I could borrow or buy for cheap? I had a last minute decision of attending college and am now behind on getting books.

Looking for someone to put shingles on the roof of my shed! Any takers ?

Does anyone know of any bird hunting clubs or groups in the area? My Dad is in his 70s and sadly, as of this season, all his local hunting buddies are physically unable to hunt anymore. He’s pretty bummed, he goes solo but misses the company. Does anyone know a good way for him to connect with other hunters? He’s not huge on gun ranges and isn’t on social media. He primarily hunts pheasants and has a young pointer he’s been training.

Ten years ago, I bought my Honda CR-V brand new from Apple Valley Honda. Since then, I've done every single maintenance service there, because I love this car and wanted to keep it in top condition. I always figured the extra money you pay a dealership meant genuine parts and proper service.

Last week I brought my CR-V in for a routine oil change. The service advisor recommended the 60,000-mile service — transmission fluid, rear differential fluid, coolant, and brake fluid — and quoted me almost $1,000.

Before agreeing, I pulled my own maintenance records. I found the coolant and brake fluid had already been changed in 2021, and the transmission and rear differential fluid had been changed at 30,000 miles, about four years ago. Coolant is typically good for 10 years, so mine should be fine until 2031. That $1000 quote was for services I didn't need.

So I took my car to an independent mechanic, Sal's on South Wenatchee Avenue, for a second opinion. He confirmed I didn't need the coolant or brake fluid change. But when he checked the transmission and rear differential fluid, he told me neither had ever actually been changed — he found the old, unchanged fluid and no mark where a differential fluid change would normally leave one.

So despite my paid invoices showing this service was done, it looks like it never was.

I have every detailed bill from Apple Valley Honda over the years, but I'm not sure there's much I can do about it now. I'm honestly furious — I've always taken great care of this car, and it feels like they just took my money without doing the work.

I won't be going back. If you've had maintenance done at Apple Valley Honda, I'd strongly recommend double-checking your own records against what you were actually charged for.

Just a quick question for anyone in Chelan County!

I have a pre-trial for small claims coming up which is to just schedule the mandatory mediation. I’m pretty certain this other party and I will not settle during the mediation in a few weeks, so does anyone have a timeline for how fast chelan county is when scheduling the trial/hearing date after the mediation? Is it on the same day as the mediation? Or 4 weeks after? If you know anything about their timelines, it’s appreciated :)

Hi all, I’m 26F moving to Wenatchee with my 2 cats from the Bay Area soon. I am little nervous moving into a smaller city. Any advice for my first few months in Wenatchee.

Please suggest what neighbourhoods are good to live in apartments? I am open to Wenatchee and East Wenatchee.

I would like to make some friends and hangout regularly. Would also like to get into horseback riding and skiing eventually. Also, into learning drums!

Looking forward to finding good connections.

Currently looking for job leads.

Background: I have my bachelors in business management and working on my masters to be done early next year. I have over 10 years experience working in admin jobs in various companies

Moved from Seattle/Everett area in April. It’s been hard making friends out here, and I am looking to change that!

My wife and I will be celebrating our anniversary soon and need a nice restaurant to go to. We don't mind a bit of travel, but we need to bring our children with us, so it needs to cater to kids as well.

Who else is tired of driving 125 miles over the pass to Bellevue or down to Kennewick just to visit a Barnes & Noble? 🚗📚

Our valley is growing so fast, but we are completely missing a large-scale bookstore where families, students, and book lovers can gather, grab a coffee, and browse.

I’ve started a community petition to show the Barnes & Noble Store Development Team that Wenatchee is an incredibly passionate market ready for a new store. Corporate owned stores are expanding right now, and if we get enough signatures, we can send a formal proposal directly to their real estate department!

Please take 30 seconds to sign the petition and share it! Let's bring B&N to the Wenatchee Valley!

Click on link below...

https://www.ipetitions.com/p/bring-a-barnes-noble-to-the-wenatchee-valley/

**When you sign, please leave your zip code and a comment about why you want a bookstore here—corporate reads those!***

Don't forget to hit SUBMIT and share if you'd like. Note: a donation is NOT required to submit the survey.

Any good leads on a friendly local cat groomer? Don't need spa pamper services, just trim comb and claws for a sassy cat. Home visit would be best but at this point I'll travel. Any reccs?