Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Ephrata Youth Fishing Derby Saturday
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Lions Club will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby from 6 to 8 a.m. this Saturday at Ping P…
Weather forecast for Nov. 28
This week's weather looks to be cold again with lows in the teens and highs around 30.
Hanford Reach steelhead fishery closed
RICHLAND/PASCO — The Hanford Reach has closed its steelhead fishing and retention from Nov. 20 until further notice.
Weather report for Monday, Nov. 14
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 6 mph. Mostly clear in the evening, with a low around 18. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. …
'Kind of like big dogs'
MOSES LAKE — Kelli Nelson is no stranger to showing animals. “I’ve been showing since I was about two years old,” the 17-year-old said as she leaned on a bl…
National forest fees waived on Veterans Day
PORTLAND, Ore. — National forests and grasslands will be open free of charge for everyone Friday, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service. In observance of Veterans Day, the Forest Service is waiving…
Dept. of Ecology to host water webinars
SOAP LAKE - According to a city of Soap Lake press release, the Department of Ecology is inviting the public to two upcoming webinars about rulemaking and to c…
Othello playground design could begin this month
OTHELLO — Construction should begin next spring or early summer on upgrades to the playground at Othello’s Lions Park. Othello Mayor Shawn Logan estimated the …
Paving the way
YAKAMA/EPHRATA – An exhibit in the Yakima Valley Museum called “Let’s Take the Sporting Route: Mountaineering in Central Washington 1949-1970” features pioneer…
Climbing high
This K2 plaque can be found at Sun Basin Plaza which is also known as Rock Park Plaza, is dedicated to the K2 endevor made by Fred Dunham and Jim Wickwire in 1…
Ruminating on grain overload
Ruminants like cattle, sheep, and goats have a unique digestive system that allows them to gain energy from forage such as mature pasture grass and hay. The ca…
Drivers urged to prepare for winter weather
OLYMPIA — Drivers can start installing studded tires on vehicles Nov. 1. The Washington State Department of Transportation said in a press release that studded…
‘Aquifer rescue mission’
MOSES LAKE - A dozen leaders from across the Columbia Basin and Washington State came together in Moses Lake Monday morning to have a roundtable discussion abo…
Royal dog park fundraising complete
ROYAL CITY - Kristi Jenks, 10, of Royal City, accepts a check for $3,000 toward the Royal City dog park project from Northwest Farm Credit Services at a specia…
Rock and a high place
GRANT CO. - For those who enjoy climbing, there are a few places in Grant County that might be familiar to them or interest them in a visit. “Especially whe…
Should you keep dogs away from acorns?
Every dog owner knows the difficulty of keeping their curious canines from eating just about anything they can find, and, with fall in full swing, scattered ac…