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Learn more about some of the well known natural disasters in Washington State history, including some that hold national records.

The 48th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors the legendary musician and songwriter Allen Toussaint

5 laws you need to know about in 2025 for Washington State

Explore expert tips from law enforcement on preventing car thefts and home invasions in your neighborhood.

Curious about prenups? Find out why the concept is increasingly popular among Washington couples.

An investigation has been launched after the death of an inmate at the Grant County Jail. The Grant County Sheriff's Office says corrections deputies discovered the inmate in a dormitory at around 6:15 this morning after they failed to report for breakfast...

Moses Lake man, Kayden Chisum, found guilty of child sex abuse in Wenatchee. Receives 10-year prison term and community custody upon release.

An Ellensburg man is facing criminal charges after allegedly making threats to kill staff members at Kittitas Valley Hospital earlier this month. The Ellensburg Daily Record reports 27-year-old Brett Nicholas Darling was arrested on Dec. 12 after admitting himself at the hospital's emergency ward for mental health issues...

An Ocean Shores man is behind bars after he allegedly assaulted three people, including a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper, in Adams County on Monday. The Adams County Sheriff's Office says 42-year-old Kenneth Andrew Curtis first assaulted a cashier at a truck stop in the 2000 block of Durry Road in Sprague, prior to fleeing in a vehicle and assaulting a customer at a gas station 11 miles awa

There are a few laws that are going into effect in the new year that will probably impact your Personal bottom line

Some big-name celebrities either have homes in various places around Washington or own a theater or a winery. Others will stop in for a Seahawks home game. Visit the following towns and locations, be on the lookout! Seahawks games at Lumen Field Rainn Wilson from The Office - attended high school in Seattle and college at the University of Washington is a passionate 12! In addit...

With the Christmas Shopping done and out of the way - we’re sure you and your family got some tremendous & expensive gifts. What happens if someone steals them? The police have some great tips to help them recover it. Keep Track of the serial numbers. Have yo...

Starting New Year's Day, Washington boaters must stay 1000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales to protect their habitat and well-being.

Wenatchee City Council seat up for grabs following Keith Huffaker's retirement. Thirteen applicants, including educators and engineers, seek to fill the vacancy.

We have a break from the featured Wenatchee Humane Society Pet of the Week so we shine the spotlight on Luna who is available for adoption at Okandogs, the pet rescue in Cashmere, WA According to her profile, Luna may look like she is having a bad hair day, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and she is gorgeous...

Washington state implements a new minimum wage and several new laws on January 1st. FOX13 is reporting the minimum wage in Washington state will go up to $16.66 per hour, a 2.35% from 2024. Beginning January 1st, 2025 all hospitals will be prohibited from mandating overtime for certain health care workers in Washington...

Slick roadways made for a treacherous morning on the roadways of North Central Washington and a busy start to the week for the Washington State Patrol. Trooper Jeremy Weber says the worst conditions happened on U.S. Highways 2/97 between The Big Y and North Wenatchee, where at least three single-vehicle accidents occurred, including one involving a Washington State Department of Transportation pic

Local man, 42, sentenced to 29 months in prison for stealing debit card, embarking on spending spree. Pleaded guilty to identity theft and theft charges.

Police in Grant County are investigating after someone reportedly discharged a firearm during a large brawl in Moses Lake on Friday night. The Grant County Sheriff's Office says a fistfight involving multiple people broke out at around 8:15 p...

A man is in jail after he allegedly led officers on a low-speed pursuit and struck a police car while intoxicated on Friday night. The Grant County Sheriff's Office says it happened at around 11:15 p.m. when deputies observed a slow-moving vehicle with its hazard lights engaged on Patton Boulevard in Moses Lake...

Two people have injuries, including an elderly Idaho man, following a single-vehicle accident in Chelan County late Sunday. The Washington State Patrol says it happened just before midnight on U.S. Highway 97 about five miles south of The Big Y, when a pickup truck driven by 81-year-old John M...

by Jared Fillion Wild Comeback Helps Split Home & Home Against Chiefs On Friday night, the Wenatchee Wild played the Spokane Chiefs at Spokane Arena in the first game of a home-and-home weekend series. It was both teams' first game back from the holiday break. F...

Check out our rundown of local entertainment offerings in the week ahead.

Sen. Cantwell lauds late President Carter for his conservation efforts and affordable housing advocacy.