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Friday afternoon is going to be a parking lot. If you're heading out for Labor Day, that's the day to avoid between noon and 8 p.m.

A coincidence nobody saw coming: the same week Dolly Parton passed, a tropical system was already set to carry her name.

Sheriff's office is getting serious about drone activity. New tracking technology can pinpoint operators and their launch locations in real time.

This legal fight highlights the tug-of-war over voting rights and state authority.

A massive settlement means Washington state might change how Instagram and Facebook treat young users—what does it mean for kids?

A man is in jail for staging an hours-long standoff with police after allegedly threatening a man with a knife this week.

An Okanogan County teenager is being recognized for his heroic actions that likely saved a child's life earlier this month.

Free admission Thursday kicks off the NCW Fair in Waterville, where you'll find new carnival rides, live music, and a youth livestock auction that's been a tradition for generations.

One person is dead and another has injuries following a two-vehicle accident in Grant County on Tuesday afternoon.

Ancient Lakes camping could be banned starting next year unless things change. The state's worried about trash, illegal fires, and damage from too many visitors.

Soundgarden's taking the halftime stage for the season opener, reuniting Seattle rock fans with a band that means everything to this city.

Mini golf meets modern art at Seattle's Olympic Sculpture Park, and one hole actually requires you to crank a wheel just to move your ball through it.

A major study just ranked how hard people work in every state. Washington didn't make the top tier.

Dolly Parton believed the secret to connecting with people was simple: accept them for who they are, no matter what.

Most parents agree kids under 15 shouldn't be on Instagram or Snapchat. Getting everyone to agree on who should enforce it, though, that's the real challenge.

Why are Washingtonians considering unusual alternatives to traditional funerals. A 5-year study has looked at the trends gaining popularity in Washington

More than a dozen experts will gather Friday to share what families dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's need to know.

Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Tuesday (Aug. 25) at age 80.

Firefighters have made decent progress in their efforts to contain what is currently the largest of several forest fires that are burning in Kittitas County.

Tampa International just proved airport bathrooms don't have to be a nightmare. It topped a ranking of 3,000 Google Maps reviews focused entirely on restroom cleanliness.

Most Costco members never touch half the perks they're paying for, and some of them are genuinely worth the membership fee on their own.

Four people have been arrested in connection to a stabbing in Douglas County last week.

The Washington State Patrol has canceled an AMBER Alert for an infant from the Wenatchee Valley, after the child was located.

One person is dead and another has injuries following a two-vehicle accident in Grant County on Monday evening.