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As graduation approaches, high school seniors are holding their breath—let's take a look at the schools with the toughest admission hurdles this year.

The world of Pokémon cards is buzzing again, just in time for the holidays. Collectors, get ready for something special this season!

Washington’s minimum wage rises to $17.13 in 2026, boosting pay for thousands as cost-of-living adjustments push statewide and hospitality wages higher.

Mission Ridge opens Dec. 4 after cold temps boosted snowmaking. Limited terrain and lifts will run as crews prep the rest of the mountain for the 2025-26 ski season.

US 97 over Blewett Pass will close Dec. 4 for tree and debris removal in the Labor Mountain Fire burn scar. Alternate routes recommended.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has upgraded one of the tools used by its deputies in the field.

A police chase on South Chelan Avenue ended when Nickolas Riggs crashed, injuring a passenger. Wenatchee officers arrested both Riggs and Crystal Petty.

Five people are recovering from injuries, including three children, after a large rock struck their vehicle.

Owners of dogs in Washington are among the most likely to spoil their pets in the country, according to a new study

Holiday thefts rise fast, but simple car safety and package security steps can keep your shopping season stress-free.

A Wenatchee teen crashed on SR 97A near Knapps Hill, with troopers citing DUI and no seatbelt. The car hit a guardrail and went down an embankment.

Meet Flopsy, the one-year-old rabbit whose gentle spirit and soft ears are sure to steal your heart. He’s waiting for his forever home!

Thanksgiving Break might be over, but kids in the Moses Lake School District did not go back to school this morning.

Ready for one more road trip for the year? Well we have 14 Roadside Oddities are the perfect fun and quirky destinations to visit.

Maybe my algorithm is hijacked by the furry bandits like it was my garbage outside in the trash can, or is it that Raccoons are becoming a more popular pet in Washington?

Othello man injured when his tanker truck rolled on I-90 near Moses Lake. Speed cited; driver faces reckless driving charge.

East Wenatchee police arrest two juveniles after a gang-related disturbance; a firearm was recovered. Keywords: juvenile arrest, gun, East Wenatchee.

Elderly driver killed in SR 20 rollover near Republic. Troopers say speed and wintery conditions contributed. Seatbelt not worn.

Deputies say three men forced into an East Wenatchee home, injuring a resident as a gun was displayed. One suspect is arrested; two remain at large. Home invasion, burglary, East Wenatchee.

Would the Batman Effect work in Washington? A state that loves its superheroes and strives to be polite to one another could always use a little help and guidance, possibly from the Dark Knight.

Nic Dowd played with the Wenatchee Wild in their inaugural 2008-2009 season in the NAHL. It was his first and only year here in the Wenatchee Valley. After his productive season, he caught the attention of scouts from the LA Kings in the NHL...

It’s a rough road out there, but sometimes the places where we take a rest, where we let our guard down, can be even rougher, especially at these ‘Most Dangerous’ truck stops in the Pacific Northwest.

It appears that Costco’s changes to bring in customer self-checkout lanes were a misstep.

Picture a small town where the rolling hills have a story to tell—Royal City, with its rich history and thriving vineyards, is waiting to be explored.