Category: Link Transit News

Help Shape the Future of Public Transportation in Chelan and Douglas Counties! Link Transit has released its Draft 2026–2031 Transit Development Plan (TDP) for public review, and we invite you to share your comments before the Board of Directors considers adoption. Over the past several months, staff have worked extensively to develop this comprehensive plan,…

One spark is all it takes to ignite a wildfire. Instead, take in a free, public fireworks display! Link Transit is providing free shuttles at the 4th of July event at Walla Walla. On July 4th, free shuttles will be available from the JC Penney parking lot and the Wenatchee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee…

Have you ever wondered what an electric battery on a bus looks like? Or how they get charged at night? Come find out at Link Transit’s Open House on Thursday June 25th from 5pm to 7pm. Take a tour through the maintenance shop and explore the new state-of-the-art Bus Barn where Link’s electric fleet gets…

The Link Transit Board of Directors has named Don Billen as the agency’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Billen succeeds Nick Covey, who is retiring after 32 years. Billen, who has served as Link’s planning manager since May of 2025, was selected following a national search and brings 30 years’ experience in…

Link Transit has awarded surplus vehicles to five local nonprofit organizations through its Surplus Van Grant Program, helping expand critical transportation services across North Central Washington. This year’s recipients are Brave Warrior NCW, the Chelan Boys & Girls Club, the Chelan Senior Center, Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue, and Purpose Boxing. The Surplus Van Grant…

Romance is in the air, Link can take you there! We’ve curated a great V-Day Date excursion (or Galentine’s outing!) that’s fun, easy, and free. How do I Love Link? Let us count the ways…

Take Route 21 to Lake Chelan’s Winterfest As winter settles in, Lake Chelan Winterfest returns this January 2026, bringing together ice, fire, music, food, and unforgettable community spirit. Whether you’re into live ice sculpting, beach bonfires, fireworks, or local wine tastings, Winterfest has something magical for everyone — and you don’t even need to drive…

Take the Link to Leavenworth’s Village of Lights this holiday season! Downtown Leavenworth is best explored on foot, especially during the Village of Lights festivities. The Bavarian-themed downtown transforms into a glowing winter village, with pedestrian-only streets lined in Christmas lights, city trees wrapped top to bottom in thousands of twinkling bulbs, and the Festhalle…

Ski season is finally here! Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort opens for the 2025/26 season on Thursday, December 4th. That means SkiLink is kicking off its first runs this weekend, with service on Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th. For the rest of the season, SkiLink will be running on Friday nights, weekends,…

Beginning Monday, October 6, Link Transit will launch two new routes in East Wenatchee, expanding service along Grant Road and providing direct connections to residential areas and Pangborn Memorial Airport. As part of these changes, Route 11 will be discontinued, with coverage now provided by Route 15 and Route 19. Route 15 will operate from…