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In November, it will be 80 years since this tragic accident.

In 1997, an 11-hour stand-off in the heart of Seattle brought the city to a standstill.

Now's a great time to down-size and make some money. Let's have a yard sale!

I am an unapologetic baby boomer. I do have habits and things that I will never give up because I was born and raised with them

A 14-year-old boy faces first degree murder charges following a friday drive-by shooting. Moses Lake Police Department made an arrest in the case Monday night in connection with the fatal drive-by shooting occurring Friday. Around 7:30 p...

U.S. President Trump has enacted tariffs on imports, aiming to boost domestic purchases and generate revenue to tackle the federal budget deficit. Find out more about the impacts.

An easter favorite for me when I was a kid was the chocolate bunny. But the big question was always “how do I eat it”?

Experts warn that criminals and even terrorists could use the bumper stickers on your vehicle against you and your family.

The best part is that these discounts don’t expire; veterans and active military members can use them throughout the year.

Spencer Taylor has been formally named as the new Superintendent of the Eastmont School District. The Eastmont School Board approved Taylor as permanent Superintendent on Monday. Taylor has been serving as interim Supt. since Becky Berg retired as of January 1st...

Today is Equal Pay Day, a date designated to recognize how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. In Washington, this year's Equal Pay Day is notable because for the first time in 20 years, the gender wage gap widened nationally, but not in the Evergreen State...

A Stevens County man is dead after being shot by police officers near Northport on Sunday afternoon. The Stevens County Sheriff's Office says it occurred at around 5:15 p.m. at a property in the 3300 block of State Route 25 when deputies were attempting to serve a felony arrest warrant...

Washingtonians over the age of fifty are finding perks that make living their best life more affordable. See a local guide now

company files for chapter 11. An auction is slated for May 14th.

Authorities apprehends an Orondo man related to the closure of US 97 Monday afternoon. Douglas County Sheriff's Office says police arrested 39-year-old James Martin following reports of an armed man threatening people and assaulting neighbors with a taser...

Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (INET) releases it's annual report for 2024. The INET report says Grant County saw 34 overdose deaths in 2024. INET says 14 of those deaths came from Fentanyl, while 13 came from Methamphetamine and seven came from a combination of alcohol, cocaine, benzo's and other opioids...

(The Center Square) – Monday’s public hearing on Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5181 before the House Education Committee saw supporters and detractors make their respective cases for and against the controversial legislation. ESSB 5181 aims to amend voter-approved Initiative 2081 – dubbed the parents’ bill of rights – to align it with existing state law. Critics claim it essentially... Read Mor

(The Center Square) – After Boeing workers went on strike for over seven weeks last year, Washington state may soon provide up to three months of benefits to those on the picket line if a Democratic bill becomes law. Lawmakers remained divided on Friday after Senate Bill 5041 passed through the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee by a 6-3 vote. Senate D...

If you have ever moved to a new community, you know it can take a while to make connections, get to know your way around and learn more about the new place you call home. That learning curve can take a long time depending on how well you know how to network. ...

The most wish-listed Airbnb escape in Washington state is a hilltop retreat with sweeping views of mountains and the Columbia River

cybercriminals have seized this opportunity to create malicious sites that instead of converting one file type to another actually place malware on your computer

First Thing You Should Do if YOU Win the Lottery     Imagine the very thing you’ve hoped for - actually happens - Your ticket has all the correct numbers. You win the big jackpot!  Here’s what to do next:   1 - Don’t tell anyone This is going to be complicated. You’ll be tempted to call, text, and...

UPDATE:  US 97 was reopened Monday night and the incident resolved that prompted a closure.  More details have yet to be released from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL POST:  Details are limited but law enforcement activity near Orondo has prompted a closure of US97 in the area. The Douglas Cou...

Grant County Sheriff's Office recognizes community law enforcement officers and their work to protect the community. Grant County Sheriff Joe Kriete presented awards to numerous law enforcment officers, detectives, state troopers, corrections officers, attorneys, and more during a ceremony Friday...