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14-pound baby boy born in Washington shocks doctors, emphasizing the importance of monitoring gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

Explore the pros and cons of shortened work and school weeks, with schools like Waterville and Pateros leading the way.

Prevent kitchen disasters by following safety tips from the State Fire Marshals Office.

The second phase of a project that is making improvements to just over five miles of State Route 17 (SR-17) in Moses Lake began today (Wednesday, May 8). The project's first leg focused on upgrading pedestrian safety, with the installation of new curb ramps, signals, and push-button crosswalk detection systems...

The utility is getting permits to build a public road through to the site that'll provide a link from 5th Street to the parking lot behind the Coast Hotel and Columbia Street.

A much-traveled U.S. Forest Service road in Chelan County will soon reopen for the spring season. Eightmile Road provides visitors with access to several trailheads in the popular Enchanments area near Leavenworth. It will remain closed until at least the end of the month while crews conduct necessary maintenance...

The moth has the capabilty to defoliate (destroy) plants, flowers and more rapidly

Over 25 volunteers with the American Red Cross were joined by Smokey Bear and others to share information about wildfire preparedness in the Cle Elum area on Saturday. The U.S. Forest Service, Washington Department of Natural Resources, and South Cle Elum Fire Department also took part in the event along with Sparky the Fire Dog...

Manson, Washington's Apple Blossom Festival is one year younger than Wenatchee's Washington State Apple Blossom Festival but no less a community celebration. The event will be enjoy summer like weather and falls on Mother's Day weekend so a large turnout is expected.

Explore the spread of the Bark Beetle in Bothel, WA. Learn how forest conditions and drought contribute to tree mortality.

Explore the captivating myths and legends of Tillamook, Oregon, as we journey through the haunting tale of the Tillamook Curse—a story that has echoed through the misty shores and dense forests for centuries.

Six fire engines and 12 crew members were sent to the fire at 49 Skeels Road which had heavy smoke and flames.

Ride with HOG's Columbia River chapter on a scenic journey from Wenatchee to Oroville for a great cause.

Jimmy Sherrell, who runs Midland Trucking in Wenatchee, is among the district 2 candidates

The $2 million renovation of the Wenatchee City pool is complete and a Re-opening ceremony is planned to celebrate the project.

Officers say a passerby alerted them to what turned out to be a 40-millimeter World War II vintage shell along with a glove sitting on the ground

The AppleSox team partners with Wenatchee Valley YMCA to offer free game entry for kids 11 and under.

supporters say it will help the ecosystem, opponents say the bears will starve, or will eventually find way to livestock and wreak havoc.

Crews found the fire burning arborvitae bushes in the backyard and were able to put it out in under 10 minutes.

Discover the serenity of Pacific Northwest with Forest Service cabins and lookouts. Plan a memorable getaway with friends or family.

Join the Starbucks summer drink craze! Will you stick to your usual order or try something new and exciting?

Uncover the truth about common dirty items in Washington State. Are you washing your hands enough?

Its boat, known as Marine 2, was purchased in 1997 and has been confirmed by its manufacturer, Safe Boats, as the longest serving boat it's ever made.

North Central Washington and the Columbia Basin are bracing for a taste of summer heat in the days ahead more than six weeks ahead of schedule. Meteorologist Joey Clevenger with the National Weather Service Office in Spokane says the unseasonably warm weather will hit the region by Friday due to a lofty ridge of high pressure off the Washington Coast. ...