Historic water restrictions to begin in Kittitas County, WA after years of drought
Kittitas County and several of its cities are preparing for what officials call historic emergency water restrictions, set to take effect next week.
WA's Labor Mountain Fire prompts Level 3 evacs, Blewett Pass closure
The Labor Mountain Fire on Blewett Pass continues to burn and has spread, expanding evacuations and road closures.
Tacoma hospital shooting suspect arrested in Kittitas County, WA
A 25-year-old man is behind bars following a deadly shooting at a hospital in Tacoma that rocked the neighborhood.
WA deputies urge vigilance as Travis Decker search continues in Kittitas County
Kittitas County deputies are asking residents and visitors to be on alert as the difficult search operation for Travis Decker plays out heading into next week.
Democrat Kim Schrier wins reelection to US House in WA Dist. 8
The 8th District seat had always been held by the GOP before Schrier, a pediatrician, took office in 2019.
Washington state declares drought emergencies in a dozen counties
A drought emergency was declared in a dozen counties of Washington state on Monday because of early snowmelt, a lack of spring rain and low-flowing streams.
2 seriously injured in suspected DUI crash near Kittitas
A 16-year-old girl is in the hospital with serious injuries after a head-on collision near Kittitas.
Sammamish man's body recovered from Lake Keechelus after paddleboarding accident
The body of a 39-year-old man who went missing in Lake Keechelus was recovered nearly a week later, authorities say.
Search underway for missing Seattle firefighter near Yakima
A search crew with the Yakima and Kittitas county sheriff’s offices are looking for a missing Seattle firefighter near Yakima.
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.