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It appears there is a lot to celebrate if you're a senior citizen living in the second decade of the 21st Century in Washington State...that is, if you're looking to live a bit longer anyway.

Helion Energy started site work on its first fusion power plant in Malaga, aiming to generate electricity by 2028 for a Microsoft power deal.

Costco's hot dogs are legendary, but have you heard about their new sampling rule for kids? It's all about safety, and it's turning some heads.

For years, the dinosaur exhibit was one of the most popular at the museum

Tsunami waves hit Hawaii and U.S. coasts after a powerful quake off Russia. Alerts lifted, but officials urge caution due to lasting currents.

Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete has been named WASPC Vice President, recognizing his 30-year law enforcement career and statewide crime policy leadership.

Adams County deputies arrested a man accused of stabbing his partner and stealing her car during a domestic dispute Tuesday evening south of Othello.

Tom Lehrer may be gone, but his sharp wit and catchy tunes still echo in our hearts, sparking memories from decades past.

With QR codes popping up everywhere, a new twist on scams is lurking just beneath the surface—it's called quishing, and it's catching many off guard.

Police in Douglas County have discovered evidence connected to a shooting that is believed to have happened on Sunday night in East Wenatchee.

This was wild! Everyone was shocked to see the tire fly right off the truck! Several cars were damaged in the parking lot.

A lot of people are discovering the glow-in-the-dark kayaking adventures in Washington and Eastern Oregon!

Our friends at YELP had their top food tasters track down the best places to get your Hawaiian food fix across the United States and Canada, and we know the spots in Washington.

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.