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Local attorney Bree R. Black Horse to tackle MMIP cases in Yakima and beyond as part of DOJ initiative.

The warehouse at the corner of Orondo Ave. and Columbia St. would be turned into a hub of several micro-breweries along with compatible surrounding businesses.

Feds considering moving pot from a Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 drug. The reason individual state recreational programs are running is because the Feds really don't prosecute it anymore.

Eastmont School Board Member Whitney Smith has been appointed to the Washington State School Directors’ Association Board of Directors (WSSDA). Smith assumed the role of Director representative for Area 7, which was previously held by Aurora Flores of the Manson School District. E...

Discover Washington's hidden gems, like the peaceful Lake Osoyoos with its inviting waters.

A delegation from the Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan is visiting Chelan County this week. The group is in the area as part of a sister-region relationship between Washington State and Kyrgyzstan. County spokesperson, Jill FitzSimmons, says the delegation is comprised of people with backgrounds in business and tourism who are here to find out more about both in our region...

Chelan PUD Commissioner Randy Smith is seeking re-election this fall for his 4th six-year term representing the western part of Chelan County.

Discover how smoke alarms and escape plans are vital in fire emergencies. Learn why having a solid plan can save lives!

The council interviewed six candidates over the course of an hour and announced Stockton as their choice after a 20-minute executive session.

The unemployment rate in March was 5.8%, down from 6.9% in February

Uncover the dedication of Wenatchee-based lawyer Paula Arno Martinez to providing free legal counsel to low-income individuals.

County commissioners and staff recently toured sawmills and biomass plants in the region to gather ideas for the future facility.

The Washington State Fallen Heroes Project needs volunteers for the Classy Chassis and Apple Blossom Grand Parades this weekend. The Fallen Heroes Project is a tribute to the men and women from Washington State that made the ultimate sacrifice during military operations in the  Middle East since 2002. ...

The U.S. Marshals Service has announced it's offering a reward of $1,500 for information leading to the arrest of a Moses Lake man accused of first-degree muder. The U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force and the Moses Lake Police Department say 18-year-old Christopher Valle-Maciel shot and killed 22-year-old Armando Benavidez in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood last November..

I got my driver's license when I was 16 years old. I remember my brother and sisters were totally upset because they had to wait until they were 18.

Drivers in several parts of Okanogan County will be seeing a lot of orange in the weeks ahead, as a trio of road construction projects get underway. The primary project is happening on a 15-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 97 (U.S. 97) between Omak and Tonasket (milepost 286 to 301)...

Shane McCormick was sentenced to community service Monday after charges against him were reduced from vehicular assault to attempted vehicular assault.

The Washington Department of Transportation launches innovative drone program to combat highway graffiti in Tacoma.

Lake Chelan is one of the most popular summer vacation hotspots in the state of Washington.   Lake Chelan is a 50-mile-long lake, that is an average of 1 mile wide. It is the 3rd deepest lake in the United States at 1,459 feet. Onl...

Learn how to tackle a mischievous dog wreaking havoc in your yard without losing your cool. Tips and tricks await!

Discover why decaf coffee might disappear from shelves soon! Are you ready to switch to caffeine-free alternatives?

Three of them live in the north Wenatchee area while Chris Willoughby, like Gering, lives in the Lake Chelan area of what is county Commission District 3

A resident at Wenatchee's Prestige Colonial Vista assisted-living facility will be celebrating a big milestone this week. Cashmere native, Mabel Hoffman, will become one of the state's oldest living people on Thursday, May 2, when she celebrates her 104th birthday...

Teams of students competed Sunday for cash prizes in the 2024 Apple Blossom Cakes for College Funnel Cake Eating Contest in Memorial Park.  The event is sponsored by the popular Funnel Cakes for College vendor at the Apple Blossom Food Fair. ...