Vancouver has been tapped as one of nine Pacific Northwest “fan zones” for the 2026 World Cup. In 2022, FIFA announced that more than a dozen places throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico would hold its next international soccer tournament.

Inslee defended his recent decision on the Horse Heaven Hills Wind farm over objections from Tri-Cities residents, tribes and ecologists.

Kamiakin graduate Tuna Altahir spent the last four years of his life in Cheney, attending Eastern Washington University and playing for the school’s football team. Altahir also got his degree, majoring in criminal justice.

When the Vancouver Giants reassigned goaltender Burke Hood in the fall of 2024, he decided to come home instead of returning to the Rink Hockey Academy or jumping to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

Western Conference fourth-place Victoria (22-11-7) is on a five-game winning streak and has earned 11 of a possible 12 points in its last six games. Wenatchee is 15-19-4 and currently holds down the eighth and final playoff position in the Western Conference. Victoria won the season series against the Wild 3-0-1.

Right across Kitsap Mall Boulevard to the west are two storefronts that have sat empty a few years, which will soon welcome an Aqua Quip, an Aspen Dental location and a Gogiro Korean BBQ & Shabu restaurant, according to permit documents filed to Kitsap County.

Victoria extended its winning streak to six games and is undefeated in regulation time in its last seven games

LANGLEY, B.C. - Ty Halaburda scored twice and Colton Roberts had a goal and assist as the Vancouver Giants edged the visiting ... scored for the U.S. Division-leading Silvertips (29-5-3-3). WENATCHEE, Wash. — Andrew Cristall had three goals and four ...

Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a Washington State University study. Researchers analyzed over 40 years of climate conditions that impact the growth cycle of apple trees from bud break and flowering through fruit development,

Some of the most productive apple regions in America are facing big challenges from a changing climate, according to a Washington

The Western Hockey League deadline falls on Thursday, which makes it a really good time not to be Marty Murray. The Brandon Wheat Kings head coach and general manager faces an almost impossible

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Alex Weiermair scored a goal and added an assist in Portland's 5-2 win over Moose Jaw in Western Hockey League action on Friday night. Tyson Jugnauth had two assists for the Winterhawks.