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Washington residents are checking out books at nearly double the national average, and libraries here are thriving like never before.

Here are eleven destinations within Washington and Oregon for you to hop on a quick flight from Sea-Tac. The best part is that they are all nonstop!

You get lost trying to find it because the road leading to it is off the beaten path and if you blink too fast, you'll miss the road leading to its entrance. But it's worth the visit!

New Seattle Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla isn't promising the team stays put forever, though he has no immediate plans to shake things up.

A rabies-positive bat in Chelan County led to treatment for a person and pet who had direct contact with it.

Nearly half of job seekers report being directly targeted by scams. Knowing the red flags could save you time and money.

Human-powered art machines are taking over Port Townsend this weekend. Expect mud, water, and sculptures that actually move.

As families gather for pumpkin carving this October, there's more lurking in those orange canvases than just creativity and fun.

Lumen Fields has specific rules about what you can bring in, and most fans don't realize a gallon freezer bag is actually your cheapest clear bag option.

Washington just drew a hard line between your commuter ebike and those souped-up electric motorcycles zipping through neighborhoods at highway speeds.

A Kennewick woman lost her life in a collision with a semi truck Thursday morning near Othello. State Patrol is investigating what led to the crash.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office just launched a free app that puts alerts and safety info right on your phone whenever you need it.

FBI said the man's activities did not involve a direct threat to Hanford operations.

cams are everywhere, and just when you think you’ve got it figured out and have yourself safeguarded, a new craftier one comes along.

After 19 years, Tastebuds Bistro Bar has new ownership and a fresh identity. Charlies On Fifth plansPacific Northwest flavors.

An East Wenatchee residence has damages following a Tuesday-evening fire.

Are Washingtonians getting the $500 ACA refund check? Find out why WA is excluded, plus watch out for refund scams and major Apple Health updates.

Two people are dead following a two-vehicle accident in Grant County on Wednesday night.

Miami, Portland, and San Francisco top the list for serious food lovers who want quality without breaking the bank.

La Plaza Wenatchee sits on South Wenatchee Avenue with a dinosaur out front. This family-run spot serves up California burritos that'll cover your lunch and dinner.

They had me at chocolates! "ǰuʔilabcut čəxʷ
Enjoy yourself." - Puyallup Tribe

A Douglas County prosecutor just stepped down from the case handling the fire that killed one man and destroyed twenty homes.

The Park Service wanted to fix a washed out road fast, but environmentalists say it would destroy spawning grounds for an important fish species.

Fall transforms deer movement patterns across Blewett Pass, turning routine drives into genuine wildlife encounters that peak at dawn and dusk.