The new type of algae forms into mats and has been found along the Columbia River. Experts said can be just as toxic blue-green algae blooms often found on lakes.

Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a deadly one-car crash in Grant County. According to WSP, the crash happened ...

Murrey’s will increase the rates of 1-20 gallon weekly garbage and recycling pickups $1.01 a month, increasing the monthly ...

The proposed site for Helion Energy's first fusion plant, located in Malaga, Wash., on property that includes the Rock Island ...

Local leaders want to shore up roads and water infrastructure for Washington County's future growth. Conservationists worry ...

"One small step forward": Local organizations support ordinance to make parts of Spokane parks private to protect immigrants and refugees ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Washington County mother has been convicted for her role in her 2-year-old daughter’s overdose after she swallowed several fentanyl pills, the Washington County ...

HILLSBORO, Ore. (KOIN) — Like Multnomah County, there is budget cutting underway in Washington County. And at this point it appears the entire Child Support Division in the district attorney’s ...

Ellensburg, located in Kittitas County in Central Washington, had a median household income $49,888 and a median age of 26.7 in 2023, according to Data USA. Central Washington University is a major ...

After reporting a coworker for dishonesty, Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Melissa Canning claims she was retaliated against in multiple ways, including allegations she stole from a restaurant.

Accel, an Ohio-based for-profit charter chain, proposes opening a charter school in Washington County. Washington County public school parents pushed back on the plan. While the charter school may ...