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Cynthia Collier was sentenced Wednesday in Chelan County Superior Court after reaching a plea deal earlier for third-degree rape.

A SWAT team was brought in to assist with the arrest of a wanted Wenatchee man in the Leavenworth area Wednesday evening. Chief Seth Buhler of the Chelan County Sheriff's Office says the Wenatchee Police Department had recently established probable cause to apprehend 27-year-old Colton Swint for allegedly stealing guns...

I liked the movie and those of us not living in California have pretty much resigned ourselves to watching half of the state slide into the ocean someday.

Derek William Bianchi was charged late Wednesday after being arrested by East Wenatchee Police Sunday afternoon.

A few months ago (November of 2023) U.S. News rated the Cruise Lines, locally and around the world - based on three elements. First, they looked to their panel of experts (of which they gave 30% towards the overall score.) The experts looked at the ship's atmosphere, activities, cabins, food & service. Se...

Get insider tips for savoring delicious coffee and meals while visiting the picturesque Cannon Beach this spring.

Unleashed dogs on the Apple Capital Loop Trail is a hot topic in Wenatchee with complaints about safety and aggressive encounters.

A pair of household hazardous waste collection events will take place in Grant County in the coming weeks. Residents can bring a variety of items to the events for safe and proper disposal, including paint, gasoline and automotive fluids, yard and pool chemicals, batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs and tubes...

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl will be in Chelan Riverwalk Park for the annual Chelan Earth Day Fair on Saturday.

The Orondo Fire Department arrived on the scene at Beebe Ranch, two miles north of the Beebe Bridge at about 9 pm.

When was the last time you said, “the check is in the mail”? Honestly, when was the last time you put a check in the mail?

City staff says the current stage has outlived its life expectancy and does not have a canopy to protect performers during weather events.

Discover the historical significance of the National Day of Prayer, a tradition dating back to President Truman in 1952.

Someone will win $10,000 in the Road Apple Roulette fundraiser to support the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center during the 2024 Washington State Apple Blossom Festival

Local law enforcement agencies will be conducting high-visibility enforcement patrols on area roadways this Saturday. The date, April 20 or 4/20 (420), is a number commonly associated with marijuana use and many who smoke or ingest the drug might observe the day by increasing the amounts they ordinarily take...

A Soap Lake man is behind bars after he allegedly assaulted a police officer Wednesday night. Soap Lake Police Chief Ryan Cox says Officer Justin Rowland was investigating a disturbance call in the 20 block of Elder Street at around 8:30 p...

Walmart's operations suffer from store closures and financial losses due to shoplifting incidents.

Starting next Tuesday, the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center will be offering an informal course on the ins and outs of 3D printing.

The transit will be at the Chelan Earth Day Fair on Saturday and the Leavenworth Community Earth Day Fair Sunday.

The local non-profit group, The Brave Warrior Project, has received a $1,005,000 grant to purchase a property for use as a community center in Olds Station. Brave Warrior's mission is to eliminate barriers for adults and children with developmental disabilities and chronic medical conditions...

Uncover the minimum salary needed for singles to live comfortably in Washington.

A social media post from the family Wednesday stated their son Angel Mendoza Ruelas suffered from an accident on U.S. 97A

Vote for your favorite local businesses, like KW3 radio, in the Wenatchee Worlds Best Voting event from April 17th to April 28th, 2024!

Join the excitement at the 2024 Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival, a celebration of heritage, people, and fun in the Pacific Northwest!