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SR 291, US 97, SR 155 — three major Washington highways shut down by wildfires, and conditions near the Tri-Cities could add more closures before the day is out.

Chelan County is now under a formal state of emergency — and for communities near Lake Wenatchee and Lake Chelan, that declaration means a lot more than paperwork.

LINK Transit may have to pull buses off the road if wildfire smoke gets any worse — and for riders in Wenatchee, that moment might not be far off.

Ballard Ambulance in Wenatchee is handing out free N95 masks while supplies last — and if the air outside has been bothering you lately, there's a good reason for that.

Wildfire smoke particles are small enough to reach the deepest part of your lungs, and for farmworkers, construction crews, and others working outside, that's not just a bad air day — it's a workplace safety issue.

A Large wildfire in Chelan County that sparked nearly three weeks ago is still raging with no containment on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

The Yakima Nation called it sacred ground. A solar company called it a business opportunity. That tension never really got resolved.

Firefighters have finally gained a modicum of containment over a destructive wildfire that's been burning in Okanogan County for just over a week.

A man in facing charges in Grant County after police say he was found in possession of a gun that is registered to a dead person.

Police in Grant County have recovered a large amount of hard currency in connection to an alleged theft.

Authorities have released the details surrounding a single-vehicle accident that sparked a wildfire in Kittitas County over the weekend.

A software engineer got so frustrated trying to book a campsite at Big Sur that he just built his own tool to fix the problem.

Washington State's primary is happening right now — and with turnout barely touching 20 percent, a lot of races could come down to just a handful of votes.

With wildfires raging and families displaced, one man’s troubled past is now in the spotlight.

Imagine needing help but being told you don't qualify. That's the reality for many as new SNAP rules come into play, and now there’s a legal battle brewing.

Picture this: a bustling farm community held back by red tape. The stakes are high as water rights become the center of a heated dispute.

Man was located and arrested Monday evening.

With elections fresh in people’s minds and choices being made, I thought it’d be interesting to see which counties in Washington are...

Twenty-six times since Saturday, a drone showed up where it had no business being — and every single time, the air tankers had to stop.

As flames continue to rage, communities are feeling the weight of uncertainty — many are waiting to find out if their homes are still standing.

In a surprising turn, the ex-chief of police is walking away with a hefty package after just 18 months in office.

As the smoke clears, Spokane faces a daunting recovery. With thousands evacuated and homes destroyed, the community is rallying together like never before.

Over 600 homes gone in Spokane — and crews haven't even reached some of the hardest-hit areas yet. Here's what's happening and how people are actually helping.

The Chelan County Veterans Service Office in Wenatchee has cut back its hours this month — and if you or someone you know needs help, the timing matters.