OLYMPIA – Supporters of two citizen initiatives, one focused on parental rights and another on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, moved closer Friday to getting those measures …

OLYMPIA – Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.  Those are just a few of the changes to state law taking effect in Washington on New …

TONASKET — Investigators have identified the man fatally shot during an officer-involved shooting near Tonasket earlier this month, as the multi-agency investigation continues. The North …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — In the Wenatchee Valley and beyond, there has long been a focus on maintaining the “small town” appeal of the region’s culturally varied cities and towns. The …

OKANOGAN COUNTY — The North Central Washington Special Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early Friday during the service of a nationwide arrest …

EAST WENATCHEE — Douglas County Undersheriff Tyler Caille has declared his candidacy for the office of Sheriff, stepping forward to succeed longtime Sheriff Kevin Morris, who recently announced he …

CENTRAL WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse announced this week that he will not seek re-election in 2026, bringing an end to a congressional career that has spanned more than a decade and made him …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Western Chelan and Okanogan counties are back on flood and wind watch this week, along with the addition of a winter storm advisory for the Cascades. Starting …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — For many people, finding the perfect gift can be a scramble. For Julie Foss, it’s a calling and a way to spotlight the region she calls home. A former …

EAST WENATCHEE — Douglas County Sheriff Kevin W. Morris has announced he will retire on March 1, 2026, bringing a three-decade career in local law enforcement to an end. Morris said in his …

BREWSTER — Three Rivers Hospital plans to regroup on future facility upgrades after its November bond proposal received a majority of voter support but fell short of the 60 percent …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees has renewed President Faimous Harrison’s contract for another three years, extending his leadership through December 2028. The …

OKANOGAN — In light of the recent interruption in SNAP benefits and other economic factors, Okanogan County Community Action (OCCAC) has formed a Winter Food Security Task Force to address a …

EAST WENATCHEE — The North Central Education Foundation (NCEF) awarded classroom grants to 253 teachers this fall, the highest total in the foundation’s 16-year history. Educators in 25 …

WENATCHEE — Washington remains one of the most financially stable states in the country, but State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti says that strength is about to be tested. For the second year …

BRIDGEPORT — A months-long King County narcotics investigation with ties to Bridgeport led to multiple arrests and substantial drug seizures Monday during coordinated search warrant operations …

EAST WENATCHEE — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man found dead in a vehicle along U.S. Highway 97 earlier this week. Investigators identified the victim …

BRIDGEPORT — A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the death of a man found in a vehicle along U.S. Highway 97 on Wednesday afternoon, according to new information released …

ORONDO — Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a suspected homicide after an unresponsive man was found in a vehicle along U.S. Highway 97 about 7 miles south of the Beebe …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Food pantries across North Central Washington have seen immediate impacts following the recent lapse of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on …