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Today, Newstalk 1280 KIT, 610 KONA and 102.7 KORD are asking listeners to help local kids access the medical care they need.

Many businesses have trouble affording to pay their employees minimum wage and decide to cut back staff so the company can remain profitable.

Not only did Camas girls walk off the team, but 5 girls from the opposing Battle Ground team refused to participate as well.

Four in ten HR workers stumbled into the job by accident. It's a growing field, but most companies aren't hiring real pros.

It was October 15th, 2024 when two Navy Aviators crashed into the side of a steep mountain in western Yakima County.

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Bremerton's shipyard is about to get a 15 billion dollar makeover, the Navy's biggest shore investment ever. Work starts next year and won't wrap up until 2038.

Pinnacle Beerworks just opened in a historic building downtown, and their smashed potatoes are basically a full meal baked in a pizza oven.

Heritage Bank will host the event again this year. Spread the word!

The Emerald Ash Borer has moved from Oregon to Washington, now from Vancouver to Walla Walla

Here is what to expect for Washington State's earthquake and tsunami drill day. It will affect everyone, whether you are at work, home, or school.

Jimothy the Seattle raccoon just went mainstream. His plush toys hit Costco shelves this week, and he's not seeing a dime from any of it.

Ferry fares just dropped now that summer's pricey surcharge is gone. Four nearby islands and one Canadian city are perfect for a fall getaway.

We reviewed the whole meeting so that you don't have to. Here is the TL;DR version to give you all of the highlights of the meeting that you missed.

Washington just cracked the top five most expensive places to live in America, and it's hitting wallets hard across the board.

After four family generations of service and operations going back 122 years, Yakima’s Johnson’s Orchards is closing the book and saying farewell.

The leaves are changing and time is running out to enjoy Washington’s beautiful fall foliage before it’s all on the ground! Here are 4 fall hikes every Washingtonian must try!

Seattle's about to double down on high-tech public restrooms downtown, and there's a ten-minute timer involved whether you like it or not.

It's a final chance to stock up on seasonal produce like fresh tomatoes, blueberries, and locally baked bread before the market shuts down for the season.

With Halloween just around the corner, families across the Yakima Valley have plenty of options for celebrating. Traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating hotspots are in this big list of trunk or treats.

The Navy just backed an AI fighter jet that doesn't need a runway. It launches from a trailer and lands anywhere.

Stores around the valley have begun advertising for a certain holiday. No…not Halloween. No…not Thanksgiving. Christmas. Really? It is October 12.

Residents in the West Valley neighborhood of Yakima now have a closer place to drop off their ballots for the upcoming November election.

Garbage collection in Wenatchee looks nothing like it did years ago. One operator and a mechanical arm now do what used to take two people.

Summer seemingly flew by and it is already October 11, meaning Halloween is only in 20 days! Yikes. Here are 5 events to make your Halloween bright!

Discover the top pumpkin patches, autumn festivities, and family fun across the Yakima Valley this season.

Walmart's bringing drone delivery to the Pacific Northwest, and your stuff could arrive faster than you'd expect.