Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
WEATHER: Feb. 25 – March 3, 2026
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9-18 mph. Partly cloudy evening, with a low a…
Fresh News from MarDon Resort
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1042.1 feet, dropping 1.7 feet this week. Water temperatures are at 70 degrees on the main reservoir. The wate…
Fire season starts in Grant Co.
SOAP LAKE — Fire season has kicked off in Grant County with three fires in less than 24 hours – one just north and east of Soap Lake, one at the intersection o…
Barnyard brawl
LIND — In the heart of Adams County, wheat is king. And once a year, its knights meet in the Lind Lions Club Arena for a tournament to rival the most enthusias…
News Bites for June 14
MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Police Department officers arrested Byron Combs, 30, of Moses Lake on Monday after receiving a call that took them to the 800 block of …
Airshow roaring over town on Father’s Day Weekend
MOSES LAKE — This year’s Moses Lake Airshow is going to be a little louder than the previous three airshows. Largely because the number of jet acts, everyth…
Weather for Monday, June 12, 2023
Weather for the week of June 12.
Potato market looking strong
DENVER — The value of grocery store potato sales rose 16% during the first three months of 2023 as the total volume of sales fell by 4.4%, according to a press…
Section of Quincy pool opening may be delayed
QUINCY — One section of the Quincy Aquatic Center may open late this summer, or may not open at all. Parks and Recreation Director Russ Harrington said mandato…
Summer entertainment coming up for local communities
EPHRATA – A long summer evening just seems like a good time to be outside. Three local towns will help families make the most of summer evenings with a monthly…
MarDon Resort Fresh News for June 7, 2023
MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1043.8 feet, dropping 0.85 feet this week. Water temperatures are close to 70 degrees on the main res…
Health district seeks volunteers to sample lake water
MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Health District and the Columbia Basin Conservation District are looking for volunteers who can regularly collect water samples f…
Saddle up!
MOSES LAKE — The Washington State High School Rodeo Association finals are coming to the Grant County Fairgrounds in 2024 and 2025, according to incoming assoc…
Fish & Wildlife encourages hunter education before fall busy season
OLYMPIA — The fall hunting season may seem a long way off, but it’s still time to think about mandatory hunter education classes before it begins, according to…
News bites for June 6, 2023
SOAP LAKE — A hike took a frightening turn when a hiker fell at the Lenore Caves Friday afternoon. At about 2 p.m., responders from Grant County Fire Distri…
Preventing invasion
OLYMPIA — State agencies are asking people to clean up their gear, pets and clothing to prevent invasive plants from establishing here, according to a statemen…