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Join us at Link Transit’s Bus Barn Open House
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…
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Don Billen Named Link Transit’s New CEO
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…
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Link Transit Awards Surplus Vans to Five Local Nonprofits
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…
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February is the month of LOVE, and Link is on board!
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Expanded Service to Pangborn Airport with New Routes in East Wenatchee
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…
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Leavenworth Route Changes on Sept 30
Due to road work, Route 22 to Leavenworth will stop at Willkommen Park-and-Ride – riders travelling to and from Leavenworth will need to transfer and use Route 32 during these hours. The Route 22 will not travel west of Willkommen Park-and-Ride between 10:00am-6:45pm. This change will be in effect on September 30th for the roadwork…
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DayLINK to Oktoberfest!
Headed to Oktoberfest? Why not DayLINK there! Link provides free transit to Leavenworth via Route 22. Once you’re in town, you’ll see the Leavenworth-themed bus (Route 32) traveling up and down the main street. When your feet get tired, hop on – it’s free! During the Festival, Route 32 hits bus stops every 15 minutes…
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Route 21 Reroute During Tunnel Closure
From September 8-24, Knapp Hill Tunnel on SR 97A will be closed to all traffic 24 hours a day. All Route 21 buses will be rerouted on the Douglas County side of the Columbia River between Olds Station and Chelan Falls. Departures and arrivals from Columbia Station and Manson will adhere to the regular Route…
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January Service Improvements
Earlier Trips and Additional Weekend Service Rolls Out in January On January 6, 2025, there will be the following additions and changes to service: Weekday changes: Route 2 East Wenatchee to Walmart: Adding trip at 6 a.m.Route 4 Riverfront Drive to Walla Walla Point Park: Adding trip at 7 a.m.Route 8 Columbia Station to Olds…
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WSDOT issues travel advisory for Village of Lights
Posted Monday, November 25, 2024 7:09 pm NCW NewsWard Media LEAVENWORTH – US-2 through Leavenworth will see longer travel times starting Nov. 29 due to pedestrian and car traffic from the annual Village of Lights: Christmastown festival, warned the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in a travel advisory. High traffic volumes and festival activities will require traffic control…
