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Big changes are ahead for local colleges like Wenatchee Valley, as federal funding for Minority Serving Institutions takes a surprising turn. Stay tuned for the details.

Imagine trading crowded airports for the serene trails of Olympic National Park, where nature’s beauty awaits just a short drive away.

Now that you're armed with these recipes, your food is going to be a hit at the next party!

Ever wonder how much a pack of smokes costs across the country? Some states make you think twice about lighting up.

They hope to create a new form of AI that is far more intuitive than current versions.

In the heart of summer, Washington is facing a wildfire crisis. Over 8,000 brave firefighters are battling more than a dozen major blazes right now.

Wenatchee Valley College earns $130K to expand workforce education with competency-based programs aligned to industry needs.

Firefighters report strong progress in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest as crews contain multiple lightning-sparked blazes near Leavenworth, Cle Elum, and the Methow Valley.

Online auto auction by NCW Narcotics Task Force: seized & surplus cars (Accord, GEO, Passat, more), RV, tools. Bidding Oct 1-15, preview Oct 7. As-is sales.

Get ready for a lively showdown at the Dick Pieper Handball Tournament! Enthusiasts from all over Eastern Washington will be hitting those courts this weekend.

Picture this: an old-growth forest tucked away in Seattle, where the sounds of the city fade and nature takes over. Sounds like a perfect getaway, right?

Picture this: stunning mountains, bustling urban life, and a food scene that's hard to beat. That's just a taste of what the Northwest has to offer.

Over 57,000 bags of frozen veggie and rice mix food are the focus of a recent product recall.

A warning from the Chelan County Sheriff's Office—scammers are getting bold, impersonating the Chief and stirring up fear with fake warrants

From the giant Pacific octopus to colorful Caribbean fish, these aquariums are gateways to the ocean's most fascinating secrets.

Wenatchee's dining scene is buzzing with local flavors, offering a tasty mix of budget-friendly options that keep wallets happy and stomachs full.

Chelan County issues disaster proclamation as Pomas and Sugarloaf Fires continue to spread, triggering evacuations and opening path to state and federal aid.

Washington’s SNAP eligibility tightened after the One Big Beautiful Bill; immigrant rules and state cost shares change. Keywords: SNAP, immigrant eligibility, One Big Beautiful Bill, state costs.

Cashmere community honors 9/11 victims and first responders at the Spirit of America Memorial, with speeches from Gov. Locke and local leaders.

For the first time since being sparked by lighting on Aug. 31, the Lower Sugarloaf Fire in Chelan County grew by less than 1,000 acres over a 24-hour period on Wednesday.

Washington health insurance premiums will jump 21% in 2026, with rising costs and expiring tax credits threatening coverage for 80,000 residents.

The train will help, say officials, with excessive congestion in the Bellevue-Redmond area.

A Kittitas County man is facing possible charges after police say he stole a cargo trailer from a construction site in Ellensburg and sold it to someone in Oregon.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has settled a lawsuit with a Seattle woman over her arrest for DUI in Okanogan County last year.