Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
High winds forecast Tuesday and Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — While the heavy rain, heavy snow and flooding is expected to stay north of the Columbia Basin, the Ba…
Rocky Ford history
Just off State Route 17, by the junction with SR 282 is a pull-off with a wooden sign.
Equine care
Stomach ulcers are often associated with stress, but they can also be caused by a variety of factors, including diet and medications. For horses, Equine Gastri…
Mounted shooter event hits Warden
WARDEN – Twenty-eight riders made their way to Warden over the weekend for the Clean Shooter Buckle Series meet, a mounted shooter match where riders use Colt …
July 25 is National Pet Fire Safety Day
Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day, which can serve as a reminder to pet owners that it’s crucial to be prepared in case of an emergency. The Best Friends A…
WA farmers plant fewer acres of spring wheat in 2022
OLYMPIA — Despite a cooler and wetter spring and early summer, farmers across Eastern Washington have planted fewer acres of Spring Wheat in 2022 when compared…
Threatened wild bees get help from Washington researchers
OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST, Wash. (AP) — Few creatures exist closer to the front lines of climate change than wild, native bees. And few are more impor…
Confidently caring for pets after surgery
From routine spays and neuters to dealing with unexpected health conditions, surgery is a nearly inevitable part of pet ownership. By knowing ahead of time wha…
A water strategy for the parched West
“Are you going to run out of water?” is the first question people ask when they find out I’m from Arizona. The answer is that some people already have, others …
Seattle Cossacks ride into Soap Lake
SOAP LAKE - Despite the weather taking a turn, the Seattle Cossacks rode down Main Avenue in Soap Lake on Sunday, performing stunts on their motorcycles for th…
Bureau says more than enough Yakima Project water in July
YAKIMA — The Bureau of Reclamation announced an updated water supply forecast for irrigators within the Yakima Project, reiterating previous forecasts that there is enough water to supply all users within the proje…
Fire put out quickly by GCFD3 and BLM crews
VANTAGE - A fire at the Frenchman Coulee climbing area was quickly put out Tuesday night but had initially prompted a Level 3 evacuation notice...
Wildfire Prompts Evacuation At Frenchman Coulee
VANTAGE - Just before 6 p.m. a Level 3 evacuation notice was issued by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office due to a wildfire near the Frenchman Coulee climbing a…
Sockeye fishing expands on Columbia River
OLYMPIA – Sockeye fishing will open from the Astoria-Megler Bridge on the lower river to the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco, and daily limits increase from there to Chief Joseph Dam near Bridgeport on the upper river,…
Trash mob keeps Soap Lake clean
SOAP LAKE — A group of volunteers is making a difference in Soap Lake one ‘mob’ at a time. Every so often the call goes out for volunteers for a one-hour “t…
Big Bass Tournament Trail makes way to Othello
OTHELLO — A Big Bass Tournament Trail event will be making its way to Potholes State Park next weekend, hosted by Limit Out Performance Marine. The Shootout…