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…
Birds of a feather
An egret (foreground) and a great blue heron wander around the grounds of Basic American Foods on Friday just south of Moses Lake. According to allaboutbirds.o…
Climbers rescued from Mount Rainier
MOUNT RAINIER - Two climbers were rescued from the Kautz Climbing Route on Mount Rainier on Friday after inclement weather forced them to halt their climb....
Camping with canines
Spring presents a wonderful opportunity to spend time in the great outdoors with your pet. From long hikes to relaxing nights sitting around a campfire, there …
Forest health suffering after 2021 heatwave, fires
OLYMPIA — The exceptionally hot and dry year that was 2021 was the main cause of damage to many tens of thousands of the state’s trees, according to the Washin…
Campsite reservations available at some Grant PUD campgrounds
EPHRATA — People who want to use campgrounds operated by the Grant County Public Utility District can reserve campsites for some locations online. Reservations can be made at www.grantpud.org under the “recreati…
Getting gnarly...
MOSES LAKE — The terrain has gotten a little more interesting for skateboarders in Grant County with the formal opening of a concrete bowl at the Moses Lake Sk…
Saving the pygmy rabbit
COLUMBIA BASIN — The pygmy rabbit, native to the land just north of Quincy, is just one of a number of threatened and endangered species in Washington. However…
Strange weather affects Potholes fishing
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1041.75 feet, rising 1.35 feet over the past week – finally!
Inslee visits Basin to support wildfire recovery, clean energy
COLUMBIA BASIN - Washington State Governor Jay Inslee spent Wednesday on the East side of the Cascades in Moses Lake and Ritzville to talk about renewable ener…
City of Othello buys PJ Taggares Park
OTHELLO — Othello city officials bought a park for $10 and closing costs last week, part of the city’s effort to expand recreation facilities. “It’s a great…
Federal funding set aside for wildfire management
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service on Monday announced $31 million for landscape improvement and forestry health projects across the United States, including roughly $4.4 million in Washington...
Cold weather means tough fishing at Potholes
The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1040.4 feet, dropping 0.35 feet over the past week.
Ancient Lakes draws 500 runners over weekend
QUINCY — The Run Super Series Ancient Lake Trail Run returned to Quincy on April 9-10 and hosted 500 runners over the two days.
Stumpjumpers race results released
ODESSA — Results of the 50th annual Stumpjumpers Desert 100 have been announced.
Shooting fish: Moses Lake Carp Classic has eyes on growth
MOSES LAKE — “Disneyland.” That’s how Ty Swartout described Moses Lake.