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A crash on US 97 near Brewster Thursday afternoon sent one driver to the hospital after a van crossed the centerline and struck a trailer.

Most people think winning the lottery is the hard part. Turns out, what happens in the first 48 hours after might matter even more.

Nearly 12,000 workers have been laid off the job so far in 2026. See who had the biggest layoffs and learn the hidden opportunity for hope if you get laid off.

BLM lands across Oregon and Washington are under fire restrictions right now. Officials say smoke and fire conditions can change quickly, so checking local closures before heading out is worth the extra minute.

New data shows that the job market is booming in Montana and Idaho, attracting new businesses and expanding existing ones.

With wildfires burning thousands of acres, local lawmakers are ready to simplify assistance for rebuilding efforts.

The couple who built the Gorge Amphitheatre from scratch isn't done yet — and their next project might surprise you.

The ChelanDouglas Health District has officially declared a wildfire smoke emergency, and the guidance they're sharing affects pretty much everyone in the region right now.

A local dam has been quietly generating power since the early '30s, but you might not know its remarkable backstory.

Navigating Washington's licensing system may surprise you – it's not the DMV you remember. Stay tuned for some tips that could save you time.

Just three days after a developer announced plans for a data center in Cle Elum, the city council called it an emergency and hit pause on the whole idea.

Ed Sheeran showed up to T-Mobile Park, grabbed a bat, and made contact with every single pitch. Julio Rodríguez was watching and looked genuinely surprised.

Sydney Sweeney didn't just post about the Spokane wildfires — she showed up, served food, and brought groceries. There's more to that story.

In a summer marked by drought, one man’s reckless decisions have turned Spokane’s landscapes into a battleground against wildfires.

Steven Wilkinson spent just over four years building partnerships and pushing economic conversations forward in the Wenatchee Valley — now that chapter is closed.

The sounds of mambo and cha cha will fill the air as a Cuban band takes the stage—talk about a night to remember!

Did you know this bizarre jail law from 1881 is still on the books in Washington State? It forces you to do prison labor!

After two shootings rattled Seattle in the same week, eleven major event groups sent the mayor a letter that's hard to ignore.

CVCH's Back-to-School Health Fair will provide 1,200 free backpacks, school supplies, haircut coupons and community resources for East Wenatchee students.

A building used to provide job training for young people in Grant County has heavy damage following a Wednesday evening fire.

There's a proper full-height IMAX screen sitting right at the Seattle Science Center, and it's not showing movies. That detail is starting to frustrate a few people in the film world.

Authorities in Grant County are continuing their search for a man who is believed to have drowned in Banks Lake last week.

With nearly half the votes, Nilu Jenks is making waves in Seattle's political scene. What’s her vision for the city? Stay tuned to find out.

With wildfires sparking worries in Washington, a proposed fund for victims is back in the spotlight. It’s a complex issue that could impact everyone’s wallets.