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Say goodbye to an iconic era as the last full-size Kmart in the U.S. closes its doors in Bridgehampton, NY on October 20th. ️ #EndOfAnEra #KmartClosure

While traveling across Washington, I discovered many fascinating places to see and visit. But even attempting to visit a few places could get you into trouble.

Local student arrested for making serious threats against Cashmere School District prompts swift law enforcement response.

The Washington Department of Transportation will conduct Avalanche control work on Thursday morning. WSDOT will begin avalanche control measures on US 2 Stevens Pass at 9 AM. Eastbound traffic will be stopped at Scenic (MP 58) and westbound traffic will be stopped at the summit of Stevens Pass (MP 64) Avalanche control work generally takes from 30 minutes to 2 hours to complete...

The bass guitar has given us the the legendary grooves of James Jamerson to the innovative sounds of FLEA in The Red-Hot Chili Peppers. Learn how this instrument has ties to Washington State.

Are you ready for a fire? How would you respond?

Winter weather is hitting the Washington mountain passes hard and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is making sure drivers have traction tires installed.

Get a glimpse of the bomb cyclone's impact in Washington state with DOT's efforts to clear debris and snow from highways

According to data from World Population Review, over 25,000 people in The Evergreen State fall under the classification of homeless.

The Wenatchee Bighorns are handing out 100 certificates for a free turkey to the Wenatchee community as part of their #CommunityFirst initiative. The pop-up takes place Saturday, November 23rd in the Smitty’s Pancake House parking lot located at 1621 N Wenatchee Avenue starting at 10:00 AM. “...

Local animal lover Sahrada Wellborn steps in to care for neglected cats in her community, raising funds for their veterinary needs and rehousing.

Discover how teachers in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties are overcoming challenges through NCEF grants. #Education #SupportingTeachers

As expected, Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort will have an early opening for the 2024-25 season. On Wednesday, the Ridge announced its opening day will happen this Saturday, Nov. 23, marking the 12th time in the past 13 years that the resort has been able to open on or before its annual target of Thanksgiving week. ...

The winter storm that blew through North Central Washington late Tuesday and early Wednesday created chaos on the area's roadways. The Washington State Patrol reports there were nearly two dozen single-vehicle collisions and spin-outs between the hours of 4-10 a...

Washington state highways and parks are among the most littered in the country. Way aboove average and there is about 5 pounds per person discarded each year.

Nearly 3,000 homes and businesses in Chelan and Douglas Counties were without power at different times during the winter storm that rolled through the region late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning. "We had about a dozen outages across Chelan County," says Chelan PUD spokesperson, Rachel Hansen...

Explore how fast food chains are adapting to health trends by offering low-fat menu options.

Rare hurricane event in 1975 saw storm from Hurricane Ilsa remnants approach Alaska, highlighting Pacific Northwest's typical calm.

WSD transportation director working to assess road conditions and make timely decisions, ensuring safe travel for students in Wenatchee.

Wenatchee Valley College Athletics and the Center for Excellence and Inclusive Belonging are hosting the Native American Classic (NAC) in December The central event is a three day basketball tournament with Native student-athletes and coaches from High School and community college ranks in Washington state. ...

You're hard pressed to find someone that doesn't appreciate teachers. Many of us who are no longer in school can look back on those days and easily cite educators that had a huge impact on us at that age.

After thorough discussions, Chelan PUD decides to extend existing rate plan. How this will impact customers?

KPQ has followed up regarding reports of a body that was discovered in the Cashmere area early this morning. Sgt. Jason Reinfeld with the Chelan County Sheriff's Office says a passerby found the body in a parking lot at around 3:30 a.m. Reinfeld says the deceased person was the victim of a suicide...

Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic in Omak will pay a penalty of $15,000 for violations related to the federal Controlled Substances Act. The fine stems from a suit brought in Eastern Washington U.S. District Court after a nurse at the small facility compromised its system for opioid management over a period of two years. ...