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Roadways are expected to reopen after April 1.

Hospitals nationwide have been facing a similar issue of overcrowding, with patients experiencing influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory infections surging in recent weeks.

The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office and Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue are currently investigating the fire.

The two women were caught jumping fences near 9th St. and Western Avenue.

Wenatchee’s MSA unemployment rate decreased, but the local labor force has continued declining as well.

Grizzly bears currently sit on the endangered species list due to humans over-hunting the bear population to near extinction.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is advising everyone to be aware of these scams and to not send any money or personal information to strangers.

This week's heavy snow in the Cascades has prompted the scheduled openings of two of the region's largest ski resorts. Yesterday, both Stevens Pass and the Summit at Snoqualmie announced they would begin seasonal operations on Friday, December 2...

Yesterday's heavy snow in the Upper Valley led to serious injuries for a Peshastin resident. "A male in his mid-50s was plowing his driveway with a tractor," detailed Lee Risdon of the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. "The tractor slid off the driveway and rolled and the man was injured, suffering several broken bones...

Now that there's more snow in the mountains, plenty of folks will be heading into the National Forest for winter recreation. Spokesperson Robin DeMario with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says snowshoers and cross-country skiers need to remain vigilant for avalanche hazards...

I-90 westbound was closed for over three hours due to this complex collision.

The Moses Lake Police Officers later obtained a search warrant to enter the homeless encampment and arrested Eric Applegate.

Camping in the Danger Zone.

There were only two tightly contested races, which were both in Chelan County.

Crews are currently snow plowing the roads throughout Wednesday, providing access for school buses for the ride home this afternoon.

It says “Rainbow” Fentanyl has been confiscated by law enforcement in the Wenatchee Valley within the last month.

Superior Court Judge Tyson Hill administered the oath of office for Kriete, who joined by family, friends and colleagues for the ceremony.

Wesley Allen Cheney Sr. entered his plea Monday during his arraignment in Chelan County Superior Court after the number of charges against him was increased from eight to 11 last week.

Mauna Loa Volcano is the Big Island of Hawai'i is at a Level RED volcano alert.

A woman was killed early Tuesday morning when she was struck by a car on State Route 17 in Moses Lake. Washington State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Weber says the incident occurred just before 1 a.m. "The driver was in the left lane on State Route 17 just north of the intersection of Yonezawa (Boulevard) when a person appeared in the middle of the roadway and the driver didn't have time to stop...

There'll be a Santa on hand to listen to kids' requests for Christmas presents.

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington has kicked off its annual Give NCW holiday campaign. The Foundation's director of communications, Jennifer Dolge, says the fundraiser allows people to make monetary donations to a wide variety of non-profit organizations and causes within the region...

Tribal members will be allowed to raise summer Chinook Salmon at the hatchery while the PUD will hold and relocate adult fish to areas on the Columbia River above the Chief Joseph or Grand Coulee dams.