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The Washington Department of Transportation launches innovative drone program to combat highway graffiti in Tacoma.

Lake Chelan is one of the most popular summer vacation hotspots in the state of Washington.   Lake Chelan is a 50-mile-long lake, that is an average of 1 mile wide. It is the 3rd deepest lake in the United States at 1,459 feet. Onl...

Learn how to tackle a mischievous dog wreaking havoc in your yard without losing your cool. Tips and tricks await!

Discover why decaf coffee might disappear from shelves soon! Are you ready to switch to caffeine-free alternatives?

Three of them live in the north Wenatchee area while Chris Willoughby, like Gering, lives in the Lake Chelan area of what is county Commission District 3

A resident at Wenatchee's Prestige Colonial Vista assisted-living facility will be celebrating a big milestone this week. Cashmere native, Mabel Hoffman, will become one of the state's oldest living people on Thursday, May 2, when she celebrates her 104th birthday...

Teams of students competed Sunday for cash prizes in the 2024 Apple Blossom Cakes for College Funnel Cake Eating Contest in Memorial Park.  The event is sponsored by the popular Funnel Cakes for College vendor at the Apple Blossom Food Fair. ...

The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) has narrowed its list of candidates for a new chief administrator to three. The announcement was made at Monday's meeting of the Chelan County Commissioners. Commissioner Shon Smith, who serves on the CDHD board of directors, says they received a total of 31 applications for the position, including from some who have a wealth of experience...

With news about the bird flu becoming more common as the situation is unfolding, learn what you need to be concerned about and avoid the panic.

The FDA has detected traces of the bird flu virus in pasteurized milk, and issued a new mandatory testing rule for livestock.

The USDA has stepped up its regulations of the Horse Protection Act to try to eliminate the practice of horse soring.

So, you may or may not know that during Apple Blossom here in Wenatchee I like to do food in the park every day and try something different each day.

Isidro Cruz-Amaro, also known as "Junior", is charged with raping a drunk woman in February of 2021 after taking her home from the bar he owned.

The Omak branch of Wenatchee Valley College is preparing for its second annual MEChA May Festival. Festivalgoers are in for a veritable bonanza of Mexican heritage and appreciation.

A call came to Rivercom Dispatch at about 8 pm Sunday that a climber had broken a leg, and a companion climber lost his rope.

Explore the vibrant beer scene in Washington - on both sides of the Cascades.

Brutally hot summer ahead for North Central Washington as NOAA predicts above-average temperatures for the region!

The band awards were announced Monday for the 2024 Apple Blossom Festival’s Tekniplex Youth Parade.

The Port has increased the budget for the project after previous bids were higher than what was previously earmarked for the incubator for startup businesses.

Two people are in custody following a drive-by shooting in Quincy on Sunday afternoon. The Quincy Police Department says it happened in the 100 block of K Street Southeast at around 2:30 p.m. when a single gun shot was fired from a blue passenger vehicle and struck a residence...

Explore the dark side of Washington State with chilling true crime tales and ghost town mysteries. Are there secrets lurking in the water? Find out more.

Discover how individuals in Washington State navigate rejection through road trips and new experiences for personal growth.

The City of Wenatchee will no longer be offering electric scooter service to its residents and visitors. The Santa Monica, California-based e-Scooter company, Bird, served the Valley for the past two years but the City has decided not to renew its contract for service in 2024...

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