Outdoors
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Regional fire report for July 27
PULLMAN — The Wawawai fire, about five miles west of Pullman, had burned 526 acres Wednesday, according to a statement from the Northeast Washington Interagenc…
Washington fire update for July 26
VANTAGE — I-90 was open both directions Tuesday morning following a fire that closed the freeway between the Ryegrass summit and the Vantage Bridge Monday. A s…
Othello approves playground install, discusses ACPR contract
OTHELLO – During Monday’s regular Othello City Council Meeting, council members unanimously approved a motion to proceed with the installation of new playgroun…
FRESH NEWS: Fishing update from MarDon Resort
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,032.5 feet, dropping another 1.9 feet this week. The water temperature is in the upper 70s on the main reser…
Lake Wenatchee to open for sockeye fishing July 26
WENATCHEE — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday that Lake Wenatchee will open for sockeye fishing and retention one hour before official sunrise July 26, and will be open until one hour…
Othello fire deemed arson, other fires continue statewide
OTHELLO — A fire in Othello was deliberately set Tuesday, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office...
July 21-27 declared Paddle Safe Week
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks Boating Program announced Tuesday in a news release that Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation declar…
FRESH NEWS: Walleye fishing steadily good, bass steady
MARDON RESORT — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1034.4 feet, dropping another 2.4 feet this week. The water temperature is in the mid-70s on t…
News Bites for July 18
News bits from first responder agencies around the Columbia Basin.
Regional fire report for July 18
SHELTON — The McEwan fire northwest of Shelton, in Mason County, is in the mopping-up phase, according to a statement from Central Mason Fire and EMS. The f…
Hayden Homes donating new park to Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake will gain another park this week. Maple Grove Park, in the new Maple Grove housing subdivision on Grape Drive north of SR 17, will b…
Ephrata enjoys music in the park
EPHRATA - Ephrata residents and visitors were able to get out and enjoy some live music on July 13, according to Ephrata Mayor Bruce Reim. General Disarray per…
Baird Springs fire in mop up, other fires continue to cause problems in WA
QUINCY — The Baird Springs fire is nearly out, according to the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office. Several additional fires were burning across Washington…
Health District outlines new plan for blue-green algae
MOSES LAKE — A new system for monitoring blue-green algae in Moses Lake will be rolled out this year, according to a press release from the Grant County Health…
Baird Springs fire calming, others burn statewide
CRESCENT BAR — Evacuation warnings were downgraded Wednesday morning to Level 1 for the Crescent Bar and Trinidad communities just north of Quincy, according t…