The Pacific Northwest is getting hammered by a relentless atmospheric river, bringing torrential downpours and high winds. These conditions are ripe for historic flooding, mudslides, and downed trees ...

After more than 80 years of impeding the migration of salmon, the Bateman Island Causeway at the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers is scheduled for removal beginning Dec. 22.

Local tip: Stop at one of the many fruit stands in the Wenatchee Valley on your way to the park and pick up some fresh, locally grown apples, cherries, or peaches (depending on the season) to add to ...

Tucked away in the sun-drenched Columbia Basin of Central Washington, Ephrata stands as a testament to affordable living in a state otherwise known for its budget-busting urban centers.

For more than 30 years, science has warned that organophosphate pesticides damage developing brains, especially in pregnant women and children, writes local activist and retired nurse. Yet the ...

Discover winter activities and family-friendly things to do during a visit to a Bavarian-themed village in Leavenworth, ...

The upper Wenatchee River hit “major flood stage” early Thursday near the mountain town of Leavenworth, in western Chelan County, as torrential rains continue to drench Washington. Power outages were ...

The investment in PNNL comes as something of a course correction for the Trump administration. Federal officials slashed the ...

This story is part of the Forty for Forty Project: 40 outings in 40 weeks to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the.

Thousands are without power in Washington after the state faced over a week of storms, flooding, and levee failures. Approximately 193,463 customers are without power on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m.

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