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Spokane keeps showing up on a very unusual national list. Top five cities for UFO reports, and the average sighting around here happens right around 9 in the evening.

Five people were injured in a rollover crash on SR 17 near Ephrata after a mechanical failure caused a minivan to leave the roadway Wednesday morning.

Level 2 evacuations are in place near Henderson Road in Chelan as a brush fire threatens homes in the area of Union Valley Road. A third alarm was issued shortly after 2 p.m.

Grant County mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus during routine surveillance, prompting reminders to prevent mosquito bites.

Turns out bears are a little particular about new infrastructure. Researchers say it can take years before they'll even think about using a wildlife crossing.

A high school athlete's refusal to compete against a male player has ignited a bigger conversation about fairness in sports and student rights in Washington.

Residents of North Aurora Avenue have been waiting for changes as gun violence stirs deep concerns. A new plan is finally in motion.

Washington's birthday gifts to America might leave you wanting more. A proclamation and a letter? Let's just say, some states went a little bolder.

An Okanogan County man has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to stabbing a man in Omak earlier this year.

Grant County commissioners declined to ban fireworks despite the fire marshal's warning about extreme wildfire danger.

Cleanup efforts are underway on a stretch of the Columbia River near Priest Rapids Dam, after a tugboat sank, causing a diesel spill early Sunday.

Seattle's gearing up for a fresh kind of World Cup experience, with street celebrations and a little less red tape around alcohol. Sounds like a game-changer!

Wanna win a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card to help you prep for a new school year?

More than 41 percent of summer delay minutes come down to one thing — a late plane from the previous flight. It's almost never just weather.

As America gets ready to turn 250, a new survey asked people what makes this country worth celebrating — and the answer that came out on top might actually surprise you.

Every Fourth of July weekend, RiverCom 911 gets slammed with calls — and a lot of them aren't emergencies. There's a better number to know before the holiday hits.

Four paddleboarders, including an 8-year-old girl, were rescued after strong winds pushed them into the Columbia River near Wanapum State Park.

Alatheia Center will host "The Mane Event" on July 25 in Leavenworth to raise money for its equine-assisted therapy programs.

Fireworks, food, and fun are lighting up the skies in North Central Washington this July 4th. Get ready for a weekend of celebration!

Not every dog is fearful of fireworks. In fact, I had a dog, Davey, who would actually chase loud, colorful fireworks.

In a shocking courtroom scene, a captain's personal decisions spiral into a national debate on abortion and the accessibility of medication. It’s a somber reminder of unintended consequences.

With fresh faces stepping into key roles, the dynamics of Seattle's leadership are shifting. Let's unpack the latest developments at City Hall.

While the World Cup brings excitement, it also brings hefty prices. Just wait until you hear what folks are paying for a soft pretzel.

Police in Adams County are asking for the public's assistance in locating a woman who they say might have information about an assault that took place in Lind over the weekend.