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From hammerhead worms to stolen toilets, this week’s roundup covers the strangest, funniest, and most shocking news across the U.S.

A longtime manager at the Gorge Amphitheater near George has filed a lawsuit after she claims to have been fired for speaking Spanish while on the job.

Chain restaurant prices in Washington are the nation’s highest, with Seattle at 17% above average and the state 13.6% over U.S. norms.

Converted 30-year-old ferry pulled out of service again .

As the tourist crowds thin out, locals are discovering the city’s hidden gems—time to dust off that curiosity and see what Seattle has in store.

A Moses Lake woman and Othello man arrested after a gunpoint carjacking led police from Marina Drive to Wheeler – first-degree robbery charges follow.

Dense fog caused a logjam of accidents on several major highways in the Columbia Basin on Tuesday morning.

A Chelan County man is behind bars after police say he threatened a neighbor with dangerous weapons and damaged their property on Tuesday morning.

With 135 million boxes on the way, Washington apples are not just fruit; they’re a whole story of care, challenges, and change.

Getting a table here is hard because reservations go up in advance and once they're sold out, you're lucky if you can find a cancellation.

Remember those Saturday afternoons spent sifting through toys at Kmart? A true slice of childhood magic now fading into memory.

Trump proposes $2,000 tariff dividend for most Americans — but it’s unclear when or how Washington residents would receive payments.

Picture this: treacherous rapids that once challenged explorers and traders, now a mere memory beneath the water. How did these powerful waters shape our landscape?

A fast food restaurant franchise with two locations in North Central Washington has announced it is closing hundreds of locations nationwide in the months ahead.

WA state's retail theft rate and associated damage is the worst in the nation.

One of only two hospitals in Adams County might soon close due to financial concerns.

Washington Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti visits Wenatchee Rotary Club Thursday at noon, sharing insights on cash flow, investments and state debt.

A WARN (worker adjustment retraining notification) Alert indicates the company could close in early 2026.

Two people have injuries following a two-vehicle accident in Okanogan County on Monday afternoon.

Imagine facing the holidays without knowing where your next meal is coming from; that's the reality for many families in our region right now.

Wenatchee Valley Fire Department warns Malaga’s proposed TIF could divert $52M in tax revenue, threatening emergency service funding and staffing levels.

Wenatchee Convention Center adds 19,000 square feet, expanding event space and connectivity downtown with new tech, venues, and design upgrades.

The national restaurant chain, Red Robin, has announced it's closing 70 locations within the next year, including up to 15 by the end of 2025.

It's that time of year again when school rankings take center stage, giving us a peek at what's shaping our future leaders.