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Outdoors

What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.

Updated 10 hours, 35 minutes ago

WDFW urges anglers to use caution as local lakes open March 1

MOSES LAKE — With the March 1 fishing opener approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is remind…

Updated 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Lake water improvement may not affect housing

MOSES LAKE — Owners of homes along the shore of Moses Lake may see an improvement in the view from their docks after treatment the water received last summer.

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
New Ephrata Sports Complex bathrooms open to the public

EPHRATA – Ephrata Public Works staff worked late into the night Thursday to pour and protect the new concrete pad for the new restrooms at the Sports Complex l…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
First responders to face off at Guns & Hoses softball game Saturday

QUINCY — The reputations of Quincy’s first responders will be on the line Saturday at the community’s first Guns & Hoses softball game.

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Utilities required to strengthen fire mitigation plans under WA law

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Legislature has unanimously passed House Bill 1522, a measure designed to bolster the wildfire mitigation strategies of investor…

Updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Weather for the week of May 5, 2025

Weather for the week of May 5, 2025

Updated 10 months ago
Birding adventure

COULEE CITY – As the sun peeks over the horizon on an April morning, the air is alive with the sounds of chirping birds, signaling the arrival of spring migrat…

Updated 10 months, 1 week ago
Aerial support

SOAP LAKE — After four days, two veterinary clinics and one tire blowout, a bald eagle has been rescued and receiving care from the Washington State University…

Updated 10 months, 1 week ago
Weather for the week of April 21, 2025

Weather for the week of April 21, 2025

Updated 10 months, 1 week ago
Quincy-area recreation area project still uncertain

QUINCY — The ultimate fate of Port of Quincy-owned property overlooking the Columbia River, originally intended for a recreation and wildlife viewing area, is …

Updated 10 months, 1 week ago
Ephrata installs new latrines at Sports Complex

MOSES LAKE – Ephrata Parks and Recreation sports complex will be getting new bathrooms. Crews are working on getting everything connected for public use.

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Discover Pass fee increase considered by WA legislature

OLYMPIA —Washington State Senate Bill 5390, which proposes to increase the cost of the Discover Pass and day-use permits, was the subject of discussion during …

Updated 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Weather for the week of April 7, 2025

Weather for the week of April 7, 2025

Updated 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Weather for the week of March 31, 2025

Weather for the week of March 31, 2025

Updated 11 months ago
Migratory visitors

OTHELLO — People from throughout the Pacific Northwest gathered in and around Othello to catch a glimpse of an annual phenomenon. Whether they crept down backr…

Updated 11 months ago
Weather for the week of March 24, 2025

Weather for the week of March 24, 2025