Detectives investigate homicide after human remains found in Kittitas County
A homicide investigation is underway after human remains were found last week in Kittitas County.
Rise in COVID hospitalizations in rural areas leaving few, if any, beds for other patients
Medical officials say hospitalizations keep ticking up across Washington state, particularly among the unvaccinated and in rural areas.
More COVID-19 cases linked to Watershed Music Festival
A cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks has been connected to the three-day Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, according to health officials.
Evacuation notices lifted after brush fire along I-90 forces near Cle Elum
A brush fire along Interstate 90 forced some homes to be evacuated and partially closed the freeway Friday afternoon near Cle Elum.
Brush fire and evacuations along I-90
All east and westbound lanes of I-90 west of Cle Elum have re-opened
Secretary of Health asks parents to stop and think before booking vacations
As COVID cases skyrocket in some parts of the country, driven by the more contagious variants, Washington's Secretary of Health has issued a new warning about traveling, particularly aimed at parents.
Central Washington University student arrested for allegedly stealing, burning Pride flag from campus building
A student at Central Washington University has been arrested for allegedly stealing and then burning an LGBTQ+ Pride flag from a building on campus.
Man killed in Kittitas County avalanche identified as Washington State trooper
Authorities have recovered the body of a missing snowmobiler after an avalanche in the French Cabin Creek area in Kittitas County.
Evans Canyon Fire 40 percent contained as high winds expected in Kittitas, Yakima County
The Evans Canyon wildfire continues to spread through Kittitas and Yakima County as fire crews work to contain 40% of the fire, and increase from 20% Saturday.
Evans Canyon Fire near Yakima grows to 52,000 acres, threatens 900 homes
The fire spread across more than 52,000 acres, destroying five homes and several outbuildings. Residents of about 900 homes are under evacuation orders.
Evans Canyon Fire in central Washington destroys 5 homes; evacuation orders issued for hundreds in the area
Flames are picking up and spreading in Washington, with one destructive wildfire burning in central Washington, causing the most severe damage in years.
Wildfire in central Washington explodes overnight, forcing hundreds of evacuations
Yakima County emergency management officials say as of this morning, the Evans Canyon fire is 0 percent contained and spreading into neighboring Kittitas County.
Evans Canyon Fire spreads to Kittitas County, officials issue evacuation notices
The Evans Canyon Fire continues to burn in Central Washington, spreading from Yakima County to Kittitas County.
One school district in Kittitas County plans to fully reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fear of reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic is sparking controversial conversations across the nation.
Health officials urge Kittitas Co. wedding attendees to get tested after six guests test positive for COVID-19
Health officials in Kittitas County are asking about 100 people who attended a wedding last week to go get tested for COVID-19, as they say, there’s been an outbreak related to the gathering.
Truck driver rushed to hospital after semi crashes, catches fire on I-90
A truck driver was rushed to the hospital after the semi crashed into a guardrail and caught fire Friday afternoon near Snoqualmie Pass.
CAPTURED: Murder suspect Jorge Alacantara-Gonzalez arrested in Kittitas County
CAPTURED: The Kittitas County Sheriff's Department says Jorge Alcantara-Gonzalez was arrested today.
Campgrounds, forestlands closed in Kittitas County as manhunt for murder suspect intensifies
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. -- Several recreational lands and campgrounds are closed in Kittitas County while deputies continue their search for a murder suspect believed to be hiding in the forest or other rough terrain.Jorge Alcantara-Gonzalez has been charged with the suspected killing of 41-year-old Ian Eckles of Kent.
Thurston, Kittitas and Walla Walla counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Three more counties -- Kittitas, Thurston, and Walla Walla -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under the governor's Safe Start plan to reopen the economy.This brings the total number of counties allowed to reopen barber shops, salons, dine-in service at restaurants and more to 24: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman.
8 vehicle crash shuts down westbound I-90 near Cle Elum; only 1 minor injury
A crash involving five semi tractor-trailers and three passenger cars is blocking the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Cle Elum.