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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Heavy rains have diminished drought conditions in most of Western Washington but much of Eastern Washington remains in "extreme drought." The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the area west of the Cascade Mountains is nearly drought-free...

GEORGE FOX-E WASHINGTON Eastern Washington routs D-III member George Fox 126-64 CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Venky Jois scored 18 of his 29 points in the first half and Eastern Washington rolled to a 126-64 rout of Division III member George Fox on Sunday night...

SEATTLE (AP) — The latest storm moving across Washington will leave up to 2 feet of new snow in the Cascades by tomorrow morning. Forecasters say the lowland snow showers in parts of Western Washington this morning will turn to rain with high winds on the coast and northwest interior until evening...

The Christmas season has arrived and that means it is time for people to watch their money if they plan to give to charities. Chelsea Dannon with the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Washington says make a plan before giving. Find causes and organizations in the community where the money will be spent to help those in need...

MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. (AP) — A male patient at Eastern State Hospital was killed early Tuesday morning, and the Spokane County Sheriff's Office said a female patient has been detained in the case. The man was found dead around 3 a.m. Tuesday, sheriff's spokesman Craig Chamberlin said...

Authorities throughout Eastern Washington are hoping to soon find and arrest a 21 year old man who police consider to be armed and dangerous. Marcel Maldanado was last seen driving a stolen vehicle in the Ellensburg area. County Sheriff's Deputies say he robbed a Grandview store and stole two cars at gunpoint before fleeing the valley and leading Ellensburg police on a high speed chase before it w

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST -- A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Eastern Slopes of the Oregon Cascades, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Simcoe Highlands, the Eastern Columbia River Gorge, the Lower Columbia Basin, and the Foothills of the Blue Mountains...

The shortage of farm workers in Eastern Washington could become even more intense with a recent state supreme court ruling. The number of fruit pickers is currently down by a third. That comes as the state supreme court recently upheld a law that would fine employers $500 for any mistake made on farm worker's employment forms...

SEATTLE (AP) — Thousands of firefighters are still battling five major wildfires in Eastern Washington that have burned a total of 186 square miles, but managers are increasingly confident they're gaining control. The state Emergency Operations Center is returning Thursday to normal status...

Concerns the massive wildfire near Cle Elum would merge into a 'monster fire' may come true, and fire crews say that would be beneficial in helping to battle the fires. Joe Anderson, Table Mountain Fire Team Spokesperson. Firefighters tell our news partner KIMA Action News it'd be easier to get a handle on the fires if they meet...