Washington State

The phone numbers of some Washington State residents will soon be known by a newer three-digit area code. Although it might come as a shock to some folks in The 509, the Evergreen State's original area code was actually 206, which not only covered Western Washington, but the entire state beginning in 1947...

Hope Chest is a free clothing store for local foster youth and families in the Wenatchee Valley. The organization collects donations of new or slightly used clothing in good condition and provides it to foster families and kinship providers at no charge...

Think you know Washington State's grilling rules? These Eight meats are illegal to barbecue

Although earthquakes happen all over the world there are definitely some places which have a greater frequency of considerable seismic activity than others, and Washington State is certainly one of them. Despite not being rocked nearly as much as its Pacific Coast sister in statehood, California, or other hotspots for big temblors around the globe like Japan, China or Iran, the Evergreen State has

Here are some true stories from some truly creepy places in Washington State.

Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner testified at a hearing of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security & Enforcement on Wednesday. During the proceedings, which were dubbed "Sanctuary Jurisdictions: Magnet for Migrants, Cover for Criminals," Wagner strongly criticized sanctuary policies, and underscored the roadblocks he claims they create for his and other la

Some fees are already in place, but the new inflation fees are effective May 2025.

Friday marks the midpoint of the Washington Legislative session. This is the deadline marking the the end for bills committees do not pass for this legislative session, according to 7th District State Senator Shelly Short. " is the deadline for bills in their committee...

No matter where you live on Planet Earth, one thing's for certain...at some point, you'll have to deal with pests! Life in Washington certainly isn't exempt from that rule. The Evergreen State is teeming with all kinds of critters who could ruin your day, or at the very least, briefly interrupt it by causing a sudden itch or "ouch...

Olympia's House Environment and Energy Committee held a public hearing for legislation taking aim at the carbon emissions from the state's cows. H.B. 1630 says cows produce methane, a greenhouse gas, and hopes this measure will assist in future efforts to combat wildfires, drought, and record-breaking summer temperatures...