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If you’re sick of people (like many of us are), maybe you just need a change of pace. And with that pace could come a new place, like these 9 tiny towns in Washington...

Kirkland chocolate chips disappeared from Costco shelves two years ago, and some members actually rationed their last bags rather than switch to the replacement.

A round of thunderstorms late Wednesday and early Thursday have ignited a number of new fires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

A settlement has been reached that will preserve the housing of those arrested by the City of Wenatchee at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center.

A Grant County man is behind bars after police say he was found in possession of illegal narcotics and several firearms he was not allowed to possess.

Credit card skimmers cost Americans more than 1 billion dollars a year, and they're not just a big-city problem anymore.

You might be surprised how your idle gadgets are costing you — not in dollars, but in energy that adds up over time.

The Farmers Almanac is already calling its shot on winter 2026 and 2027, and if you live in the Pacific Northwest, the forecast is anything but straightforward.

Ever found yourself on a busy trail, wondering about the right way to share the space? A little courtesy goes a long way in the great outdoors.

Cape Disappointment State Park sits where the Columbia River meets the Pacific, next to a coastline locals have called the Graveyard of the Pacific for good reason.

Washington's economy is thriving, but the state ranked dead last in safety. That gap between prosperity and security is hard to ignore.

You might want to keep an eye on those surprise packages showing up at your door; they could be more than just a harmless delivery.

The Little Giant Fire hit 128,300 acres Thursday, and with winds gusting up to 40 mph, smoke was too thick for aircraft to even get off the ground.

Chelan County is warning residents that a spring data breach may have exposed Social Security numbers, medical info, financial details, and more.

Most Americans fall nearly 5 cups short of their daily water goals, and the numbers by state might surprise you.

That old Starbucks spot near Petco off Valley Mall Parkway is getting a serious upgrade. A Jersey Mike's is moving in this fall.

After seeing no changes for three consecutive days to start the week, containment on the Sinlahekin Fire in Okanogan County is now in retreat.

For most part campsites in WA, OR and the West Coast require some sort of 'reservation'--if if they're free. This new app tracks cancellations, and lets you know what's actually open

A Grant County man has been arrested after police say he vandalized at least one building with graffiti.

The body of a Western Washington man who is believed to have drowned in Banks Lake late last month has been recovered.

Critics are asking tough questions about Mayor Wilson's decisions and their impact on city safety.

A derelict structure in rural Chelan County is now a charred shell following a late-Tuesday fire.

Stress and grief aged people far more than birthdays ever did, according to a Reddit thread that hit surprisingly close to home for a lot of readers.

The slogan “Keep Oregon Weird” may need to be changed to “Keep Oregon Broke”. At least that’s what I thought once I picked my jaw up off the floor after reading a recent report on states and their affordability.