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Remember when radio felt like a close friend? One local broadcaster shares how his love for the airwaves began in the '80s.

A fresh look at our local high schools reveals some impressive stats — who’s leading the pack this year in Washington?

For the people who love Christmas and Halloween and always wonder why can’t there be a day where we celebrate both at the same time?

Can you say these words right? Probably not if you aren't from around here!

Deputies arrested two people accused of breaking into and staying in a vacant Manson home listed as an Airbnb.

The amount of money people have to spend on Christmas lighting in some areas of the country is enough to make the season NOT so merry and bright.

Two people have injuries following a two-vehicle accident in Adams County on Monday morning.

Is Microsoft throwing 'shade' at Meta, whose recently invested billions in developing a more 'human-like' AI?

The I-90 Vantage Bridge is fully open after WSDOT paused construction for winter. Work on the $79 million deck replacement resumes in spring 2026.

A Grant County woman is behind bars after police say she stabbed a man at a convenience store in Moses Lake early Saturday.

A Halloween crash near Conconully left one dead and nine injured. Alcohol and overcrowding may have played a role, officials say.

21-year-old man facing long list of charges.

WDFW and other Officials have grown tired of illegal poaching, that's why new laws the last couple of years will put people in jail.

CDHD’s Nurse-Family Partnership earned the top score in Washington for closely following research-based practices that support new parents and improve family health.

A Central Washington University (CWU) student has been charged with hate crimes after police say he committed multiple acts of vandalism and left threatening notes on a vehicle and a residence in Ellensburg.

Quill has a knack for making friends with his charming personality—perfect for anyone wanting a lively addition to the family.

To sum it up, we know the best foods from trucks to eat in our trucks from their trucks. So, let's get truckin'!

I-90 blocked after multi-vehicle crash; Cle Elum couple injured, investigation ongoing.

Semi-truck driven by 74-year-old rolls on US 97 south of Chelan. Highway closed eight hours; no injuries reported.

Washington State Patrol investigates fatal SR 97 crash near Brewster as they search for a second driver in a deadly hit-and-run.

Living in Washington, you probably know all of these, but if you’re planning on visiting our beautiful ‘Evergreen State’, you might want to keep in mind the 9 things that could take you out, and I don’t mean on a night on the town.

Planning a wedding for the fall? We're here to help with our list of 15 of the top venues for tying the knot in Central Washington.

The saying “there’s never a cop around when you need one” rings so very true, especially here in Washington.

As the city eyes new cameras to curb crime, a recent study raises eyebrows about security vulnerabilities in law enforcement tech.