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The day is coming to an end, and you and your friend are sitting back at your campsite, talking and relaxing, when you notice something strange a little ways away from you across the river. You grab your binoculars, and what do you see?!?

From camping under the stars to beachcombing along the Salish Sea, Washington's parks have something for every outdoor lover looking for their next escape.

Picture this: a brand-new aquatic center splashing to life in Quincy, complete with thrilling waterslides and a lazy river for everyone to enjoy.

As the summer heat settles in, many folks are turning to fans for relief, but are they really as harmless as they seem?

Some of these complaints about Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way are the hilarious plot twist we didn't see coming!

A piece of history is taking to the skies again in Wenatchee — a vintage Huey helicopter is ready to tackle wildfires.

Washington crime fell in 2024, with murders and property crimes down. But drug and firearms violations spiked, and police staffing remains the nation’s lowest.

Tourists call Washington’s Space Needle overpriced and underwhelming, topping a new list of America’s most disappointing paid attractions.

Remains found in a Spokane encampment have ended a 3-year manhunt for Dylan Harrington, accused of killing David and Gerlyn Covey in Okanogan County.

One person has injuries after a reported shooting in Douglas County on Sunday.

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Police in Grant County are pursuing charges against a Wenatchee resident who they say damaged the exterior of a fast food restaurant in Ephrata with his vehicle earlier this month.

A cherry-hauling semi-truck tipped on Grant Road Monday, closing the road and causing detours. The number of cherries lost remains unclear.

A wind-driven fire in Lind prompted brief evacuations Saturday morning. Crews contained it within two hours with no injuries or damage.

An Ellensburg City Council candidate has been fined by the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) for violating its registration requirements.

A 73-year-old Moses Lake man was hit and killed crossing SR-171. The SUV driver is not facing charges as the investigation continues.

A Leavenworth man is dead and two others have injuries following a two-vehicle accident near Stevens Pass on Sunday afternoon.

Imagine strolling through the woods, only to find a bounty of blackberries ripe for picking. But there's more to these berries than meets the eye.

‘Peacemaker’ is back for Season 2, along with other new movies and shows.

Clearwater police set up a press conference after the death of Hulk Hogan.

The Lawrence County School System in Tennessee has unveiled a tough new attendance policy: Even doctor’s notes don’t excuse sick days.

A Friday morning statement on social media reveals that Hogan's death was unexpected.

Get ready, wing lovers! Applebee's is serving up a tasty surprise this National Chicken Wing Day that you won’t want to miss.

As new gun laws loom on the horizon, Washington residents are rushing to secure their firearms. What’s driving this sudden surge before the deadline hits?