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You might think tipping is simple, but it’s changed a lot lately—especially with the pandemic shaking things up. Let’s dig into what’s happening right here in our community.

Did you know that smallest town in Washington only has forty-five residents?

Happy National Siblings Day! How are you celebrating? Giving a noogie to your brother or your sister? How about a wedgie to your half-sister or brother?

A Grant County man is behind bars after police say he was found in possession of illegal narcotics.

Fire officials in Central Washington are warning the public about the potential dangers associated with burning yard waste during the spring season.

As 2028 approaches, Washington is gearing up for a major shift in its tax system. It’s all about balancing education funding and business interests.

An Upper Valley man is in jail facing nearly 40 counts of sex crimes against children.

Now that the weather is warming up, local law enforcement agencies are warning about the potential for door-to-door scams in area neighborhoods.

Spring is here, and that means waterfalls are roaring to life! Grab your hiking boots for a refreshing adventure in Washington’s natural playground.

Flags will fly at half-staff across Washington on April 10 to honor Air Force Major Ariana Savino, who died in a military aircraft crash in Iraq.

Washington is pretty weird when it comes down to it, especially in the “mind playing tricks on you” department!

Good news for Chelan County residents—tax time just got a little easier! You might have an extra couple weeks to get your paperwork in order.

Two missing Wenatchee children were found safe after a statewide endangered missing alert, following a DCYF investigation and multi-agency search.

A Yakima man was arrested after allegedly trying to use a Taser on an officer following a high-speed reckless driving incident on Interstate 82.

WSU’s TFREC in Wenatchee begins construction on an $18M plant growth facility, expanding controlled environment research for tree fruit and advanced agriculture science.

Following a mild winter which produced a well-below-average snowpack in the mountains, the Washington Department of Ecology has issued a statewide emergency drought declaration.

Three sleep clinics in Central Washington will soon be closing their doors after their chief physician was sentenced to a year in federal prison.

A kayaker rescue on Roses Lake near Manson highlights dangerous spring winds in Chelan County after a man was found struggling offshore with no help nearby.

Imagine a world where your daily grind could actually shield your brain from dementia. What if your job complexity held the key?

I think Washington could have a pretty fun state-wide Mullet contest. We’ve had smaller versions in the past at the Central Washington State Fair (Yakima), Washington State Apple Blossom Festival...

A storied past and a challenging present—Hanford's cleanup saga takes another turn as budget cuts threaten environmental progress.

This weekend in Cashmere, the excitement is all about gold! Imagine sifting through streams, hoping to strike it rich—what a thrill!

USDA cleared Walmart dino nuggets after a lead contamination alert was found to be a false positive, confirming no recall or health risk nationwide.

Free plants will be available at multiple locations across the Wenatchee Valley.