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SR-971 Likely To Remain Closed Into April Due To Rockslide
It could be several more weeks before State Route 971 (SR-971) near Chelan is completely reopened.
A 2.4-mile section of the highway on South Lakeshore Road was shutdown in the early morning hours of March 3 after a large rockslide rendered the roadway impassable...
Washington AG Opposes Trump Plan to Restrict Transgender Passport
A Trump administration plan to restrict transgender people from obtaining accurate passports faces backlash from Washington's Attorney General and 11 others.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joins a coalition of 12 attorneys general submit a comment letter to the U...
A Night of Drag and Empowerment Coming to Numerica PAC!
These are tense times we're in. The Spring Queens just want to spread a little joy!
Skier Dies In Fall At Stevens Pass
An elderly man is dead after an accident at Stevens Pass Ski Resort.
The King County Sheriff's Office says the 74-year-old died last Thursday morning while skiing at the resort when he fell into an area of deep snow.
The fall reportedly caused severe injuries to the man's neck and he was unresponsive when found...
SUV Hits Cow On SR-17, Sparks Fire That Destroys Vehicle
A vehicle fire slowed traffic on State Route 17 late Sunday near Ephrata.
Officials with Grant County Fire District No. 13 say crews were dispatched at around 8 p.m. after an SUV struck a cow that was in the roadway near the junction of State Route 282...
Adams County Sheriff's Spring Safety Message
A tractor fire occurred in Othello Saturday.
Adams County Sheriff's Office says it happened in a field in the 2800 block of W Gillis Rd. The office adds the cause is unclear.
The Sheriff's Office issues a safety alert urging residents to focus on accident prevention and equipment maintenance...
Large Rocks Fall, Close U.S. Highway 97A
Several large rocks tumbled onto U.S. Highway 97A late Friday night, closing the highway for several hours.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) says the rocks came down just north of Entiat near milepost 218 sometime around 11 p...
Humane Society, CDLT Gear Up for Pets & People Outdoors
Come enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companion(s)!
ASPEN is the Pet of the Week at Wenatchee Valley Humane Society
Aspen is the Wenatchee Humane Society (WVHS) Pet of the Week for March 17th
She is described as a sweet girl with a heart full of potential. The WVHS staff says Aspen arrived at the shelter somewhat scared and shut down, but she has blossomed into a curious and lovable dog with some patience and care.
If yo...
10 Chinese Governing Policies Wenatchee Might Actually Approve Of
A reflection on our surprising parallels with China. Part one of a two-part series.