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The manual transmission is almost gone from American roads — down to just 0.6% of new cars this year. That's a pretty remarkable shift in how we drive.

The Pacific Northwest doesn't usually come to mind first when people talk about serious pizza — but this year's rankings might change that conversation.

A listener dropped off a piece of KPQ history — a recipe card from 1973 featuring dishes that would raise a few eyebrows at any dinner party today.

Keizer, Oregon, police are searching for Shelly Peca after her husband was found dead, and investigators believe she may have fled to the Chelan and Brewster area.

With wildfire smoke creeping into our lives, what should you know about keeping cool without compromising your air quality?

Firefighters appear to finally be gaining the upper hand on the Lyons Ferry Fire, which has now blackened over 34,000 acres in Adams, Franklin, and Whitman Counties.

The Little Giant Fire in rural Chelan County isn't a giant just yet, but it has been growing steadily over the past week.

Six veterans will be inducted into the Chelan County Purple Heart Hall of Honor during the third annual regional recognition ceremony Aug. 7 in Wenatchee.

The body of an elderly woman who'd been reported missing out of Klickitat County has been found in Douglas County.

After raging uncontained for nearly a week, firefighters have now made at least a modicum of progress in their efforts to tame the Kaiser Canyon Fire on the Colville Indian Reservation.

One of the two primary suspects wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting that injured one person in Othello earlier this month is now in police custody.

These days, doodles are more than just cute faces; they're smart companions that could be your next best friend. Let's dive into what makes them so special.

In just a few weeks, we’ve seen a heartbreaking wave of drug-related deaths in our area. Each name on that list represents a life, a family forever changed.

A raccoon in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood has racked up millions of views online — and once you see his silhouette, you'll understand why people can't stop watching.

It’ll probably come as quite the surprise, but not only do we know Washington’s favorite gas station, but also the most purchased snack from gas stations!

CVCH's Back-to-School Health Fair will provide 1,200 free backpacks, school supplies, haircut coupons and community resources for East Wenatchee students.

The land above Ohme Gardens has a new name — and a community with until September 30 to make sure it stays protected for good.

Authorities recovered the body of a man who disappeared while swimming in Lake Chelan on the Fourth of July after sonar teams and a remotely operated vehicle located him about 250 feet underwater.

A three-year-old Husky who loves hiking and puzzle toys is waiting at the shelter — and honestly, that's a pretty solid combination.

The Adams County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a pair of men who are wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting that injured someone in the Othello area earlier this month.

A semi truck driver was injured after the truck rolled onto its side at the Dodson Road off-ramp from Interstate 90 near Moses Lake Friday afternoon.

One person is in jail and police are asking for the public's assistance in locating additional suspects connected to a string of incidents involving civilians impersonating law enforcement officers.

Kaylyn Bozeman, the 2025-2026 Washington FFA Reporter, says she would like to see ag advocacy start much earlier in school then it currently is.

A hefty $2.1 million already on the table for this Supreme Court election—and the drama is only just beginning. Let’s break down what that means.