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Ruth's 1924 barnstorming tour is back in the spotlight! Uncover how his engagement with fans reshaped baseball's legacy in Spokane, Tacoma, and Seattle.

October 1, 2025, marks a new chapter for Washington State Parks as fees rise. But what does this really mean for our beloved trails and campgrounds?

Starting in 2027, purchasing a firearm in Washington will require a permit, a significant shift sparking a heated debate across the state.

This little critter could change the game for farmers and outdoor lovers alike—let's take a closer look at what’s buzzing around the region.

Anytime there is a major data breach everybody's personal information located in that data breach is now out in the market being organized and offered for sale. If you are receiving unfamiliar password reset requests, that is an indication that there's someone out there trying to get access to your computer.

Now that summer is here, should electric vehicle owners living where it gets extremely hot in Washington be concerned? Yes!

Link Transit will provide free shuttle service to Walla Walla Point Park for Wenatchee’s 4th of July fireworks celebration.

Tornadoes in Washington might be rare, but their history tells a story of powerful storms that left a mark on the landscape.

Explore the evolution of Stemilt Orchards, a story of determination, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability in fruit farming.

Washington State has no set minimum age for leaving kids home alone, but experts recommend caution depending on your child’s maturity.

How to keep your pets safe for the Fourth of July holiday

As the golden chords of Pianist Melanie Nees rang over the Rocky Reach Dam Friday evening, an estimated 1,569 community members quietly listened in solace. Many hung their heads, others holding hands, some cried. Attendees wore pink, green, and purple in memory of Paityn, Evelyn, and Oliva Decker...

Makeshift protests have broken out across Washington State following President Donald Trump's authorization of a U.S. bombing of three nuclear program sites in Iran early Saturday. News of the military action, which Trump had publicly stated he would deliberate for two weeks about only a few days prior, sparked rallies in both the Seattle area and Spokane, where about 100 people gathered at Riverf

The Wenatchee Wild has announced a slate of five pre-season games for the upcoming 2025-26 WHL schedule.  Wild fans can get a first look at the squad before the regular season opener on September 20. Five of the pre-season games will be rookie games, showcasing the league’s newest top players and young up-and-comers. 2025...

A house and five vehicles are at a complete loss after a fire early Monday morning in Wenatchee. Fire Chief Brian Brett said crews responded to the 800 block of Methow Street at approximately 3:45 a.m. to find two houses on fire, including one fully engulfed...

Trillium is a terrific tuxedo; part cat, part drama critic. He has big opinions and isn’t afraid to share them. When he is happy, he’ll tell you. When he is feeling sad, he’ll definitely tell you. This dashing tuxedo boy is as curious as he is confident. He believes ever...

the new law does NOT provide for just busting out windows for 'fun' or theft.

One person has injuries following a single-vehicle accident in Northwest Okanogan County on Sunday morning. The Washington State Patrol says it happened on State Route 20 about 12 miles east of the Skagit County line at around 9:30 a.m. when an SUV driven by 77-year-old Darlene E...

A Wenatchee man is in jail for attempted murder stemming from a shooting Saturday evening. Wenatchee Police Department Chief Edgar Reinfeld said officers responded to reports of shots fired around 5:20 p.m. at the intersection of 9th and Mission Street...

Which theory do you like best because they didn't start out curved.

One person is injured after driving off the roadway on I-90 west in Grant County Saturday morning.  Washington State Patrol says it happened at around 11:30 about a mile east of Moses Lake, when the driver of an SUV, 82-year-old Richard Holmquist of Seattle, drifted off to the left and struck a cable barrier. The...

Fireworks are the alleged culprit for a wildfire sparking in Grant County Saturday morning.  Grant County Fire District 13 says they responded to the 1300 block of State Route 28 West at approximately 1:23 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find flames burning in brush on both sides of the highway, west of a nearby trailer park.  ...

So far in 2025, it seems the biggest television stinkers are half-baked reality TV shows. At least, that's according to viewers on IMDb.

As many as 60 Fred Meyer and QFC stores will be closing over the next 18 months. The parent company of the two regional grocery store chains, Kroger, announced its plans to shutter the stores on Friday. The announcement came in the wake of first-quarter earnings reports from the company which indicated it had identified a $100 million reduction of assets at five dozen of its retail locations... Re