Kittitas County Fair considering bulk ticket discount offer
Fairgoers on the amusement ride Freak Out try to stay composed during last year’s Kittitas County Fair.
May 14, 2026Open source
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Ellensburg man pleads not guilty to charge of first-degree attempted murder
An Ellensburg man accused of stabbing an acquaintance in the neck on the way home from a party has pleaded not guilty to first-degree attempted murder in Kit...
May 12, 2026Open source
‘Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe’ is back this weekend in the Yakima River Canyon
The Kittitas Environmental Education Network is hosting its 27th annual “Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe” this weekend in and around the Yakima River...
May 9, 2026Open source
Woman airlifted, horse killed after car strike on SR 10 in Kittitas County
A woman was airlifted to a hospital and a horse died after the pair was hit by a car during a ride in Kittitas County Tuesday.
May 7, 2026Open source
Pedestrian Injured After Horse Struck by Vehicle in Kittitas County
Pedestrian injured after horse struck by vehicle in Kittitas County
May 6, 2026Open source
Kittitas Valley fire commissioners take timeout on picking new interim chief
Fire commissioners for Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue have hit pause on selecting the district’s next interim fire chief.
May 4, 2026Open source
Local roundup: Strong pitching helps Kittitas defend EWAC West championship
KITTITAS — A pair of strong pitching performances helped Kittitas win a second straight EWAC West baseball title on Thursday.
May 1, 2026Open source
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Seahawks and veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. are working on a 1-year deal, AP source says
The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. are working on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a person wi...
May 6, 2026Open source
GUEST COLUMN: Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in newborns
One of the most important medicines for your newborn is the vitamin K shot administered shortly after birth, given to decrease the risk of bleeding problems...
May 6, 2026Open source
Ellensburg hosts Possibilities Tour for aspiring business owners
People in search for a brick-and-mortar location can join the Ellensburg Downtown Association as it hosts the "Possibilities Tour" from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday,...
May 6, 2026Open source
Local report: Ellensburg's Boast and Magruder, Central teammate Hopper shine at GNAC outdoor track and fiel...
ELLENSBURG — Ellensburg graduate Josh Boast was the high scorer on the men’s side and teammate Elise Hopper ran to wins in the 200- and 400-meters and co...
May 6, 2026Open source
Local report: Pair of Ellensburg graduates honored by GNAC
A pair of former Ellensburg Bulldogs on the opposite ends of their college careers were named GNAC athletes of the week Monday.
May 1, 2026Open source
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'A fascination with fire:' Federal judge sentences Yakima man for setting wildfires
Judge Stanley Bastian said the fires were dangerous to the general public as well as the “brave men and women who fight them.”
May 12, 2026Open source
Yakima School District settles lawsuit with family of 14-year-old Kabin Smith in wrongful death case
“We felt that anytime you have a death of a young child like that, no amount of money is going to take away the pain and the loss, but it
May 9, 2026Open source
11 now running for Newhouse's seat with new candidates for Yakima County offices
Eleven people are now running to replace U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse in the 4th District in Congress, with more filings for Yakima County offices on Friday.
May 9, 2026Open source
Environmental cleanup begins after Longview industrial disaster
Two people are confirmed dead, and nine people are missing with no hope of rescue after an industrial disaster at a paper plant in Longview, Washington.
May 30, 2026Open source
What is white liquor? The substance behind the deadly paper mill implosion in Longview
A chemical solution used to turn wood into paper pulp is now at the center of Washington’s deadliest industrial tragedy in modern history. So what is it?
May 30, 2026Open source
Trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather among victims of Longview mill rupture
Crews on Friday recovered the remains of one more victim of a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state, leaving two workers still unacc
May 30, 2026Open source
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down pr...
May 30, 2026Open source
Man who drove 2 Portland women to Washington accused of sexual assault, rape
Jacob Meyer, of Woodland, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening to kill two women and sexually assaulting one after driving them from a Portland...
May 29, 2026Open source
Community rallies around families impacted by deadly Longview mill disaster: 'Everyone has come together'
From farmer’s market stands, restaurants and coffee shops, Southwest Washington businesses are stepping up for impacted families.
May 29, 2026Open source
Hamilton County, Cincinnati seek federal funding to cap portion of Fort Washington Way
Cincinnati officials are pursuing a $25 million federal grant to cap a portion of Fort Washington Way, a mile-long, eight-lane freeway that runs between The...
May 28, 2026Open source
Chemical implosion kills multiple people at Washington paper mill
A major chemical implosion at the Nippon Dynaware Packaging facility in Longview killed multiple people and injured 10.
May 27, 2026Open source
Washington lawmakers react to deadly chemical rupture at Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview
A ruptured chemical tank at Longview's Nippon Dynawave facility has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
May 27, 2026Open source
At least 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical implosion at Longview, WA facility
At least one person is dead and nine others are missing after a chemical tank implosion at a facility in Longview, Washington.
May 27, 2026Open source
3 months, 21 dead gray whales: Why so many carcasses are washing up on Pacific shores
Dead, emaciated gray whales have been washing up on Washington state shores at a shocking pace over the last few months.
May 26, 2026Open source
Seattle gas prices soar as Memorial Day weekend travel picks up
According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Washington is up to $5.78, the second highest in the country.
May 23, 2026Open source
5 things to do in western Washington this weekend: May 22-25
Take in Seattle's vibrant Folklife Festival or a serene hike in the mountains, and honor fallen military members with Memorial Day tributes this weekend.
May 22, 2026Open source
Woman trapped in mud rescued from rising tide: 'We were racing against time'
Five firefighters rescued a woman trapped in mud in Olympia, Washington, as the tide rose around her.
May 19, 2026Open source
19-year-old dies after South Seattle drive-by shooting, police say
Police said the 19-year-old was shot in the head May 8 and died eight days later at Harborview Medical Center.
May 18, 2026Open source
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Trump's Proposed $250 Bill Is Everything the Founders Despised
George Washington actively opposed the U.S. Mint putting his face on coinage, as it would've resembled the reverence reserved for monarchs.
May 30, 2026Open source
'Spokane 3' protesters convicted on federal conspiracy charges for blocking ICE transfer in Washington
The "Spokane 3" — Jac Archer, Justice Forral and Bajun Mavalwalla II — were convicted on federal conspiracy charges for attempting to block an ICE transf...
May 30, 2026Open source
Fuggedaboutit: Trump Reacts After Federal Judge Nixes Name Change, Closing Kennedy Center for Reno
Pool via AP On Friday afternoon, a federal judge issued a ruling that will affect the major overhaul the Trump administration had planned over the next few y...
May 30, 2026Open source
TV Talk: Western Pa. residents appear in Hallmark+, HGTV series
It’s a busy week for locals featured on unscripted shows “House Hunters” and “Mom’s the Bride.” ‘House Hunters&rsqu...
May 30, 2026Open source
Washington Regional announces restructuring plan, will cut 86 jobs
Amidst rising inflation costs, lower reimbursement rates, and shifting state and federal policy, Washington Regional Medical System announced a restructuring...
May 30, 2026Open source
EWU’s Cort Gebbers qualifies for NCAA finals in discus
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Eastern Washington's Cort Gebbers qualified for the NCAA Championships in the discus, placing 11th in the West regional Friday with a...
May 30, 2026Open source
Nick Lewis twirls complete-game gem as WSU holds off Oregon State, 3-2, in NCAA Tournament opener
PULLMAN – Not long after Washington State missed what seemed like a golden opportunity, a chance to balloon a slim lead on Oregon State late in Friday’s...
May 30, 2026Open source
Former leader of federal prosecutors in Spokane criticizes outcome of ICE protest trial, the first of its k...
The push to pursue, charge and later convict three Spokane residents of federal conspiracy against a government officer during a protest is the first-known c...
May 30, 2026Open source
Madison considers taking control of Park Street corridor from the state amid safety concerns
The proposal would transfer portions of Park Street, along with sections of John Nolen Drive, Blair Street, West Washington Avenue and Proudfit-North Shore,...
May 30, 2026Open source
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