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Who are the Top 3 Private Landowners in Washington State? The State of Washington is made up of 66,455.52 square miles or 42,693,760 acres. The federal government owns and manages almost 29% of the Washington land. The government oversees this land by managing national parks, forests, grasslands, and other areas of federal protection, and military use (The largest of which is the 500 square-mile

Seattle to Host Six Games in 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup - Don't Miss the Action!

Wenatchee YMCA will benefit from the matching $500K donation from an anonymous benefactor who will match $1 for $1 to help the YMCA begin construction on a new facility as soon as possible

Explore the legal definition of bullying in Washington State and its profound influence on students' education and mental health.

Discover the contrasting challenges faced by Washington and Oregon in the cannabis industry post-legalization.

Did you notice the shift when many employers allowed or even required workers to work from home during the pandemic? Many workers enjoyed the ability to rebalance their work life schedules and their has been some backlash as employees are asked to return to the office on a part or full-time basis...

The local Board of Fire Commissioners has passed a resolution to place a fire benefit charge on the primary election ballot this August. The Wenatchee Valley Fire Department (WVFD) is asking voters to consider establishing the charge as a more fair and balanced way of funding local emergency services...

The Wenatchee School District (WSD) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new softball field next month. Construction of the new facility will begin next Monday, April 22, and its initial stages will include the demolition of the existing concessions stand, as well as a lot of digging at the site along Miller Street...

Be aware of ticks in brush covered areas and check out your gear, your pets and yourself so you don’t bring them home with you.

Washingtonians: Walmart might owe you $500 due to a class-action lawsuit, here is how to collect.

The Crystal Ballroom is not just known for its musical history. It is famous for an engineering marvel – a spring-loaded dance floor that gives attendees a one-of-kind experience. And, a night that left one of the world's best guitar players unemployed.

The post says the family is not at peace because his body has not been found and asks people to use their own boats to help in the search.

Find out if the rice hack for drying wet phones actually works! #PhoneRescue #TechAdvice

Cynthia Collier was sentenced Wednesday in Chelan County Superior Court after reaching a plea deal earlier for third-degree rape.

A SWAT team was brought in to assist with the arrest of a wanted Wenatchee man in the Leavenworth area Wednesday evening. Chief Seth Buhler of the Chelan County Sheriff's Office says the Wenatchee Police Department had recently established probable cause to apprehend 27-year-old Colton Swint for allegedly stealing guns...

I liked the movie and those of us not living in California have pretty much resigned ourselves to watching half of the state slide into the ocean someday.

Derek William Bianchi was charged late Wednesday after being arrested by East Wenatchee Police Sunday afternoon.

A few months ago (November of 2023) U.S. News rated the Cruise Lines, locally and around the world - based on three elements. First, they looked to their panel of experts (of which they gave 30% towards the overall score.) The experts looked at the ship's atmosphere, activities, cabins, food & service. Se...

Get insider tips for savoring delicious coffee and meals while visiting the picturesque Cannon Beach this spring.

Unleashed dogs on the Apple Capital Loop Trail is a hot topic in Wenatchee with complaints about safety and aggressive encounters.

A pair of household hazardous waste collection events will take place in Grant County in the coming weeks. Residents can bring a variety of items to the events for safe and proper disposal, including paint, gasoline and automotive fluids, yard and pool chemicals, batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs and tubes...

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl will be in Chelan Riverwalk Park for the annual Chelan Earth Day Fair on Saturday.

The Orondo Fire Department arrived on the scene at Beebe Ranch, two miles north of the Beebe Bridge at about 9 pm.

When was the last time you said, “the check is in the mail”? Honestly, when was the last time you put a check in the mail?