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Picture this: a busy highway where the stakes are high and the road conditions aren't always what they should be.

Imagine living in a city that's both beautiful and a bit daunting. That's the reality for some residents navigating safety concerns in urban environments.

Chelan County Search and Rescue saved nine hikers in the Enchantments over the weekend, including a sick teen and a man who needed a helicopter lift.

There's a buzz in Malaga as county leaders hit the brakes on new tax deals — a move that might change the financial landscape for years to come.

East Wenatchee’s Timoteo Roque pleaded guilty in the 2024 Net Nanny sting. He faces a minimum 10-year federal sentence in October.

Imagine a boat built in a basement, designed to defy speed limits and leave competitors in its wake. That’s the story behind Slo-mo-shun III’s legendary rise.

Remember when bagging groceries was a skill? This ode to lost checkout order explores how we went from trained pros to tragic tomato stacking.

Discover witty new words for smells you’ve always recognized but never named—from wet dog to burnt popcorn, this lexicon hits your nose and funny bone.

The WSU Chelan-Douglas Master Gardener program is accepting applications through Aug. 30 for its fall volunteer training program.

A Kittitas County man is facing felony charges after police say he assaulted a woman at an Ellensburg hotel earlier this month.

This week’s Pet of the Week is a 6-year-old mixed breed named Pei Pei, bursting with personality once she steps outside.

Fifteen students from Misawa, Japan are visiting Wenatchee Valley College for cultural exchange, classes, and local sightseeing through early August.

An East Wenatchee man has injuries following a two-vehicle accident near Rock Island on Monday afternoon.

This machine will start to be sold to NW and Seattle restaurants and stores soon

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.