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Say goodbye to those backyard feeding stations! Washington has new rules in place to protect our beloved deer from a dangerous disease.

But the one thing you will be encountering next year on your commute from Seattle to Portland is a toll on the current I 5 bridge.

In a survey with respondents from all over the United States, we now know the Top 10 Cities with the happiest workers.

If you've driven in the Wenatchee Valley for any length of time or were born and have lived here for over five decades like me, then there might be a puzzling question that you've found yourself asking at one point or another. Why has Columbia Street never been paved...

Red Lobster aims to reduce its offerings by 20% across the menu while introducing nine dishes that run the gamut between classic staples to newly revamped platters

TWO THINGS: 1) Have you already tried this candy and 2) What is ONE thing from Costco you recommend everybody needs to try? ~Signed, A Huge Foodie in WA :-D

Police release the name of a primary suspect from a shooting in East Wenatchee Friday night. East Wenatchee police responded at approximately 7:45 p.m. to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Third Street Northeast and North Georgia Avenue...

Wenatchee Valley College is suspending eight academic programs effective June 30. The college announces this action as part of cost-saving measures due to Washington state's $12 billion budget shortfall. “While we have done everything we can to minimize the impact of program changes on faculty, staff, and students, this is a painful time for our community as these are valued colleagues, friends, m

Studies show how much Washington residents pay on average per year, and it is the most in the country!

Picture this: a cozy campfire, s'mores in hand, and everything you need packed and ready to go! Let's dive into the essentials.

The annual "Big Wenatchee Yard Sale" to prevent homelessness in the Wenatchee Valley is next weekend. Serve Wenatchee and Eastmont Community Church hold the annual event from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31. The non-profit organization says they want as many people as possible to show up and shop, adding there will be some great items for sale...

I don't suffer from migraines but I have loved ones that do.  Some of my family afflicted by the debilitating headaches take a prescribed medicine to mange them. A new emerging trend to alleviate the pain has emerged in recent months that involves the world's most popular fast food chain and two American classics. ...

Two women are facing theft charges after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly Ellensburg man. The Ellensburg Daily Record reports prosecutors say the women, who worked for the blind and bed-ridden 87-year-old in March and April of 2023, accessed the man's bank accounts and took the money to pay for rent and other personal expenses...

For those who crave adventure and luxury, this lakeside property near Cusick is a rare gem, boasting miles of trails and endless recreational opportunities.

A new Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife rule bans the feeding of some wildlife. The rule went into effect May 17th to prevent the feeding of deer, elk and moose.  The ban is aimed at preventing the spread of disease when wildlife gather in the same location to eat food placed by humans. The ban i...

We have the top 10 dog names in every state, and the ones I've chosen over the years, are not among them!

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?

Various non-profits and charitable organizations in Okanogan County receive funding from the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. The new Legacy Fund Grant program provides $144,000 to 37 different entities in Okanogan County tackling food security, housing, education, community enrichment, and more...

Three radio stations that serve the Lake Chelan Valley have been sold. Chelan Valley Media Group announced the sale of radio stations KOZI AM, KOZI FM and KZAL FM on May 16th to AudioSphere LLC in Manson, Washington. The sale is awaiting the Federal Communication Commission's approval, expected later this summer...

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time of year to go outdoors and hit the trails. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Goes Mostly Cashless for Holiday Weekend With that, the U.S. Forest Service announces the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is moving to primarily cashless collections this holiday weekend...

Area state legislators are hosting a legislative town hall next month. 12th district Rep. Brian Burnett (R-Wenatchee), Sen. Keith Goehner (R-Dryden), and 12th district Rep. Mike Steele (R-Chelan) invite community members to a legislative wrap-up and town hall from 6 to 7:30 p...

A burglary took place in unincorporated Moses Lake last night. Grant County Sheriff's Office says deputies and Moses Lake Police officers responded at approximately 9:20 p.m. in the 6000 block of Road K-NE to a burglary. The reporting caller told the dispatcher they saw a surviellance video of someone burglarizing their home and believed the suspect was still inside the residence...

Police in Grant County have arrested a man wanted in connection to a murder investigation. The Quincy Police Department says the arrest was made last Thursday afternoon in the 8000 block of State Route 281 (SR-281), where they reportedly approached the man about possibly having witnessed the fatal shooting of another man in the 200 block of I Street Southwest the previous morning...

This week is National Boating Week, and local authorities are advising the public of safe boating practices. Washington state ranks among the most deadly for boating accidents at third in the nation, with 44 percent of the recreational boating accidents resulting in fatal injuries...