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Chelan County awards $1.1M for projects boosting housing, jobs, and infrastructure from Cashmere to Wenatchee.

A Chelan house fire injured two and left others unaccounted for as crews battled the blaze early Tuesday. Investigators are working to confirm who was inside.

Manson superintendent Tabatha Mires elected WASA president for 2026-27, bringing decades of leadership across Washington schools.

The company is building an AI brain that will allow much greater capabilities, not seen in current robot technology.

Fred Meyer is closing its doors in Everett and Kent, leaving many wondering what this means for our community's economy and the employees affected.

A Wenatchee man faces arson charges after allegedly starting a Hale Park fire. Police say he has prior convictions for setting fires in the city.

Washington apple growers expect a record 190 million bushels in 2025, led by Gala and Honeycrisp, boosting a $2B farm economy despite labor and trade challenges.

Car Toys has 47 locations 14 in WA, was founded in Bellevue in 1987.

A Cashmere man faces homicide charges after East Wenatchee police say he supplied fentanyl that killed a 26-year-old woman in a December overdose.

Nearly a half-dozen Starbucks locations in Washington State will soon be impacted by the company's recent decision to return to a business model that more closely resembles the fountainhead of its earlier days.

Remember when minimum wage was just $1.15? Fast forward to today, and it's a whole different conversation about work and worth in Washington.

With an incredible 114 years behind her, Emma Otis proves that age is just a number. Jefferson County is brimming with inspiring tales.

Get yourself prepared to deal with the incoming excessive heatwave for a majority of Eastern, Central, and Southern Washington State.

East Wenatchee approves 8.7% sales tax to fund public safety; police eligible for $125K grant; council narrows Position 1 seat to Hodges, Stimmel.

Chelan County Regional Justice Center now has K9 Kato, a rescue dog trained to detect narcotics, working with Deputy Sykler Silsby in the jail.

Cambridge Dictionary adds TikTok slang like “skibidi,” “delulu,” and “tradwife,” showing how social media is shaping modern English.

Ever heard of the 'work spouse'? It's more than just a friendly colleague—it's a source of support and fun that many people cherish at the office.

WA state's ferry hybrid conversion program is running far behind schedule and over budget

Chelan and Douglas Counties host WSAC meeting, touring justice, housing, and energy sites to showcase programs to state commissioners Aug. 27–28.

A rare Black Moon arrives Aug 22–23, 2025. Learn what it is, why it’s invisible, and why stargazers will love the dark skies for Milky Way, nebulae, and meteor viewing.

Imagine pulling up to charge your electric vehicle, feeling good about going green, only to discover a hidden pollution problem nearby.

With the crisp air of autumn comes a reminder: hunters need to stay vigilant against a sneaky disease lurking in the woods.

The push back to the office has stirred up some frustrations, but now there’s something new on the horizon—'quiet cracking.' It's a sign of the times.

Warning: This photo gallery might make you cry with feelings of nostalgia if you lived in Yakima, Washington!