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In the state of Washington, there's a very special designation which sets certain communities apart from others.

August is here, and Halloween is creeping in early this year. Retailers are ready to get your spooky season started with some unexpected surprises.

Five applicants will interview Aug. 15 for East Wenatchee’s vacant council seat left by Mark Botello’s departure.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced two brief closures of U.S. Highway 2 (U.S. 2) that will take place next week.

Wenatchee’s plan to raise sales tax for street repairs is set to fail, with the measure trailing by 297 votes and only 133 ballots left to count.

Last night at the first Seattle Seahawks preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, I was really disappointed in two former Seahawks that I used to look up to.

Families have cherished memories at the Pacific Science Center, but big changes are coming that might leave some feeling nostalgic.

A SWAT team served a search warrant in East Wenatchee as part of a gang-related shooting investigation. No arrests were made.

HearMeWA, WA’s youth mental health hotline, supported 161 contacts in year one—echoing survey trends in anxiety, bullying, and suicide.

Chelan and Douglas Counties honored 14 Purple Heart recipients in Wenatchee, celebrating veterans wounded or killed in service to the nation.

Chelan County vacates 28 drug convictions during Blake Relief Day, following Washington’s Blake decision on felony possession laws.

Roundabouts are popping up more often in the Wenatchee Valley, but not everyone is thrilled about these traffic changes weaving into our daily drive.

Washington State’s legal landscape is evolving. Let’s take a look at some laws that could impact your daily routine.

Just when you think the Pacific Northwest is all coffee and mountains, nature reminds us who's really in charge with its seismic whispers.

You might think you know who runs the Anacortes oil refinery, but the recent changes in ownership might surprise you.

Picture this: a cozy tap room, lively conversations, and the aroma of fresh pizza wafting through the air. Dru Bru in Cle Elum has it all.

There are over 23 Claire's locations in Washington, including one at the Columbia Center Mall in Kennewick, Valley Mall in Union Gap, and at Wenatchee Valley Mall.

East Wenatchee Police warn of scam emails claiming recipients owe speeding fines. The emails link to fake payment portals and ask for personal information.

There's something freeing about hitting those trails, especially when the sun's shining on Stevens Pass. Let’s just say, mountain biking is making a comeback for all ages.

Lost English letters like Þ and ȝ once ruled the alphabet. Now they’re just podcast names and tattoos. Here’s why.

Get ready for some exciting travel news—Alaska Airlines is ramping up their international game from Seattle, and it looks like adventure awaits.

Pepper spray and gunfire were reported during a fight in a Moses Lake church parking lot. Police say no one was hurt and the investigation is ongoing.

Authorities are searching for Miguel Granados-Vargas, wanted for a deadly shooting in Yakima County. He was last seen near the Grant-Yakima County line.

A brushfire in Northwestern Grant County sent crews scrambling and placed numerous homes on high alert late Wednesday afternoon.