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Cashmere community honors 9/11 victims and first responders at the Spirit of America Memorial, with speeches from Gov. Locke and local leaders.

For the first time since being sparked by lighting on Aug. 31, the Lower Sugarloaf Fire in Chelan County grew by less than 1,000 acres over a 24-hour period on Wednesday.

Washington health insurance premiums will jump 21% in 2026, with rising costs and expiring tax credits threatening coverage for 80,000 residents.

The train will help, say officials, with excessive congestion in the Bellevue-Redmond area.

A Kittitas County man is facing possible charges after police say he stole a cargo trailer from a construction site in Ellensburg and sold it to someone in Oregon.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has settled a lawsuit with a Seattle woman over her arrest for DUI in Okanogan County last year.

Ephrata man killed in SR28 motorcycle crash after losing control and being struck by a truck. Troopers investigating cause and impairment.

Statewide “One More Stop” patrols honor Trooper Gadd’s dedication after he was struck and killed on I-5 by an impaired driver in 2024.

Get ready to relive the magic of the 90s with tribute bands that will take you straight back to your teenage years.

What was once a joyful ride through Seattle has turned into a traffic nightmare. Funny how memories can clash with reality.

Wenatchee is buzzing with a cashless revolution, as digital payments and cryptocurrencies reshape how we shop and play. What’s driving this change? Let’s dive in.

This September 11th, a heartfelt gathering will honor the lives lost on that fateful day, right here in Cashmere at the Spirit of America Memorial.

Movies like Practical Magic, Benny & Joon, Twilight, and 10 Things I Hate About You were filmed in WA State. See some filming locations that bring in tourists.

Imagine crossing the Columbia River like folks did in the 1800s. Those ferries hold stories that shaped our region’s identity.

Moses Lake police investigate after Rafael Ramirez surrenders for a Saturday shooting leaving a 30-year-old man injured.

A cyber tip led Othello Police and federal agents to arrest Juan Hernandez-Arciniega in a child sexual abuse material case. More charges may follow.

A day that started with a speech ended in tragedy, leaving a campus and community in shock. Let’s unpack what happened at Utah Valley University.

Washington’s Lake Chelan was ranked one of America’s clearest lakes, offering 50 miles of crystal-clear water, sunny skies, boating, swimming, and vineyards.

WVC announced leadership changes in athletics, with Levi Vega serving as acting director and Aaron Vaughn as assistant director while a national search begins.

Just a light shake in the Waterville area—nothing to worry about, but it's a reminder that the earth is always moving.

Picture this: students in class, phones tucked away for the day. Washington schools are shaking things up with fresh policies.

Junior (newer) water right Districts including Roza and Kittitas are done for the year.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order in Wenatchee requiring Project Labor Agreements on Washington public works over $35M, ensuring fair pay and on-time projects.

After battling the Wildcat Fire in Yakima County for over two weeks, crews have finally achieved at least a modicum of containment on the blaze.