Columbia River

A social media post from the family Wednesday stated their son Angel Mendoza Ruelas suffered from an accident on U.S. 97A

Troopers say an unidentified person was driving a 2013 GMC Sierra southbound on the highway when they drifted to the right and overcorrected across the roadway.

Most names in WA state are of Native origin. Like Okanogan, Nisqually, so on. So how did the Columbia River get its name?

A short drive to 3 different places in the state and you'll find life slows down allowing you to relax.

The winter of 1929 was one of the coldest winters on record in the Pacific Northwest. It was so cold for so long, the mighty Columbia River froze solid in some areas.

The formal process takes a minimum of five years, but PUD Hydro Licensing Manager Janel Ulrich says they've been Chelan preparing since 2021.

The lighted boat parade is fun for all

Electricity demand in the county has been rising sharply since 2017 and will become much more acute with the electrification of cars and trucks.

How did the US Army Apache helicopter end up on the river bank?

The power lines fell onto the adjacent highway and into the Columbia River during the mishap Friday afternoon.