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Tens of thousands of grant dollars are flowing to the quaint agrarian towns of Mansfield and Waterville, both located in Douglas County.

(The Center Square) – The Washington Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday morning in a high-profile gun rights case that may ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. The case involves a Kelso gun store owner challenging a law that went into effect on July 1, 2022, prohibiting the sale, attempted sale, manufacture, and distribution of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. The ... Read M

(The Center Square) – In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state spending on various programs and services since he took office, while imploring lawmakers not to reduce spending as they write the upcoming biennial budget. I...

Jan. 13, 2025–Get ready for an exciting year as the Washington State Fair Event Center celebrates 125 years of creating extraordinary memories

Several months ago I brought you an article about the East Wenatchee Starbucks store reopening with no restrooms after undergoing a multi-month renovation, and now the quick-service coffee titan has just announced it's sacking a longstanding directive for patrons to "come on in and stay awhile...

Now, residents in Western Washington are starting to feel. The pressure of potential wildfires where they live. And the question arises. “Are we ready?”

35-year-old Travis Collins, of Leavenworth, was found guilty Tuesday on all counts related to the February 2024 slaying of Julio Garcia Ramirez.

Explore the reasons behind Outback Steakhouse's strategic closures in 2024 and why Washington locations remain unaffected.

From snowy winters to warmer spring days, the Old Farmer's Almanac foretells the weather changes in Washington.

Our Valley, Our Future is hosting a summit in early February to discuss state mandates to build 18,000 more houses in Chelan and Douglas County over the next two decades to catch up for for years of under development. Our Valley coordinator Steve Maher will moderate the event in partnership with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce...

Local residents warned of scammers posing as law enforcement officials demanding Venmo payments for court-related issues.

The Grant County Sheriff's Office has become the latest law enforcement agency in Washington State to hire a Designated Crisis Responder. Lanny Abundiz has worked with Grant County's largest mental health care provider, Renew, as part of its Wraparound with Intensive Services program and has also served as a legal advocate at New Hope, which provides services for victims of domestic violence and s

Cashmere High School students dive into 'The Little Mermaid' in a unique production slated to begin its run Jan. 31.

Grant County has placed two corrections deputies on paid administrative leave as part of an investigation into the death of an inmate at its jail last month. Thirty-one-year-old Richard Lambert of Moses Lake was found dead in a dormitory at the Grant County Jail on Dec...

Newly elected 12th District State Representative Brian Burnett was sworn into office on Monday during the opening ceremonies of the 2025 Legislature. Burnett has been appointed to serve on four committees in the 2025 session, including two that will draw upon the former Chelan County Sheriff's law enforcement experience: the Community Safety and Civil Rights and Judiciary committees...

Washington state has the fewest number of police officers per capita in the entire United States. That number is almost half of the national average.

Support pours in for family of Jessica Oelke after fatal accident; crowdfunding campaign nearing $18,000 goal.

Macy’s is closing several dozen stores as part of a previously announced turnaround plan to save the beleaguered retailer

Folks in the Moses Lake School District are encouraged to apply for the Community Engagement Board. Boost student success and tackle attendance woes collaboratively.

A WSU research orchard near Wenatchee will be a test site for a project using solar panels to keep apple trees from getting too much summer sun and generating power for orchard operations. A one-acre dynamic agrivoltaic demonstration system will generate 610 kilowatts of electricity and provide some cooling shade for the apples groqing beneath the structure...

Can you name some of the banned animals & critters?

Work will soon get underway to remove an unused boat ramp at the Bridgeport Marina RV Park. The Douglas County PUD says the ramp is located in a part of the park known as the cove lagoon, which is a popular swimming area and the former site of a kids' fishing derby...

Apply to lease production space within the Trades District - ideal, the Port Authority says, for startups and expanding business.

It happens more times than you can count. You’re on your way to work on Highway 2 or Route 28 and you encounter a driver going under or barely doing the posted speed limit. If the slow driver has seemingly stuck themselves in the left lane - can you legally pass them to the right?  If...