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Washington State Patrol Issues Motorcycle Safety Warning as Season Begins
Washington State Patrol warns of increased motorcycle crash risks as warmer weather brings more riders to roads, with higher fatality rates and safety concerns.

WSU Begins Construction on New $18M Plant Facility in Wenatchee
WSU’s TFREC in Wenatchee begins construction on an $18M plant growth facility, expanding controlled environment research for tree fruit and advanced agriculture science.

Why Flags Are at Half-Staff Across Washington on April 10
Flags will fly at half-staff across Washington on April 10 to honor Air Force Major Ariana Savino, who died in a military aircraft crash in Iraq.

Forest Service Lab in Wenatchee to Close
The Forest Service will close its Wenatchee research lab as part of a nationwide restructuring.

Washington Razor Clam Digging Dates Announced
WDFW has announced new razor clam digging dates along the Washington coast.

Grant County Deputies Recover Stolen Excavator Near Soap Lake
Grant County deputies used GPS to recover a stolen excavator and arrest a suspect near Soap Lake.

Driver Arrested After 110 MPH Pursuit on I-90
A 110 mph pursuit on I-90 ended with a PIT maneuver and arrest near Moses Lake early Wednesday.

UPDATED: Every Major Concert Coming to the Gorge Amphitheatre in 2026
Several major artists and music festivals are already scheduled at the Gorge Amphitheatre for 2026, including Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews Band and Chris Stapleton.

Washington House Passes ‘Millionaires Tax’ on Incomes Over $1 Million
Washington lawmakers approved a proposed “millionaires tax” on income over $1 million, a move supporters say could raise up to $4 billion annually.

One of Coca-Cola’s Best Flavors Just Returned to Washington Stores
Diet Cherry Coke, a popular soda from the 1980s, is starting to appear again in stores as retro cans show up across the country.
