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Picture this: a heavy rainstorm rolls in, and suddenly, your bathroom isn’t just a place for cleanliness. Let’s talk about what lurks beneath the surface.

Get ready to cozy up with a movie list that’ll bring holiday cheer right from Washington State.

From Big Wheels to Cabbage Patch dolls, the toys we grew up with tell stories of joy, mischief, and the simple pleasures of childhood in Washington State

The Chelan Port approved the Malaga TIF, a move that could redirect up to $154 million in local tax revenue over 25 years despite objections from county officials.

As the clock ticks down to midnight, a local rodeo tradition kicks off with a heartwarming dinner and a lively auction—perfect for ringing in the New Year.

Heavy snow has blanketed Stevens Pass, and with US Highway 2 shut down, skiers will have to get creative to hit the slopes this season.

Dickens wrote more than A Christmas Carol, turning Christmas into a recurring franchise of ghosts, guilt, and redemption.

For the first time in roughly six decades, the small community of Holden Village sits eerily empty within the pines of rural Chelan County about 10 miles off the western shores of Lake Chelan.

Chelan County will have a new coroner for the first time in 19 years on Jan. 1.

From breakfast to dinner, several Wenatchee and East Wenatchee restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for those skipping home cooking.

Ellensburg Police say a man driving a semi-truck attempted to lure four middle school girls before chasing them on foot early Sunday morning.

A German-born space engineer went up in most recent flight December 20th.

Some people take Christmas decor down as soon as possible while others choose to wait until a specific date for an important reason

A Cle Elum resident narrowly avoided a $700,000 wire fraud scam after fake real estate wiring instructions were sent from a phishing email posing as a title company.

An old scam is getting new life in Washington by targeting drivers with threats of fines if they are not paid right away.

Chelan County residents impacted by Dec. flooding and windstorms can receive free disposal vouchers for storm debris, fallen trees, and flood-damaged household waste.

A news report was trending last year warning Belgians NOT to eat their Christmas trees! If you missed it, officials in the city of Ghent, Belgium, where "Ghenters" or "Ghenterians" or "Ghentenarians" or whatever residents there are called should make a delicious Spruce Needle Butter with the leftover needles...

Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was killed after being struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash near Tacoma.

A faulty bathroom fan caused a small fire at a Wenatchee apartment complex, prompting fire officials to share winter fire safety tips.

Meet Sundance, a 16-year-old horse with a story that’ll tug at your heartstrings. His journey to trust is as inspiring as it is unique.

Fruitcake and eggnog spark holiday debates, food safety warnings, and deep nostalgia every December.

Is Washington and the Pacific Northwest ready for a Wet Rat Winter? What even is that, and why should we be prepared for it (or against it)?

A Westside man is behind bars after police in Kittitas County say he attempted to steal a pickup truck and made threats to kill a public works employee last week.

As crews begin working to repair U.S. Highway 2 and other roads in Central Washington that were damaged by a strong storm earlier this month, efforts to clean up and restore services are continuing elsewhere in the region.