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…
Let's go fishin': What you need to know about licenses
MOSES LAKE — With the arrival of spring, it’s time to get out your pole and net, clean off that boat and get ready to go fishing.
Fishing potential promising for local anglers in 2022
COLUMBIA BASIN — The fishing this spring at Potholes is, in a word, excellent.
Othello moves to acquire PJ Taggares Park
OTHELLO — The city of Othello will start negotiations to take over ownership of PJ Taggares Park, and is taking over park maintenance this spring. Othello City…
Columbia River spring Chinook salmon fishing season looking up
OLYMPIA – A news release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on Feb. 23, shows that Columbia River Chinook salmon returns are up over 30,000 fi…
Ice fishing could end soon
The ice fishing season is probably the shortest season we see here in north central Washington.
The Washington Outdoors Report: Spring bear hunt, new commissioners, fishing
In November, half of the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission went against the advice of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Sus…
Hiking for trout: A walk in the mountains can take you to some great pools
With the snow melted in the mountains it’s the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots and hit the trail with a rod in hand to target trout.
Fish and Wildlife extends hours at most wildlife areas in eastern Washington
SPOKANE — Most wildlife areas managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in eastern Washington are open for extended day-use hours: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bikers, hikers rejoice: New bridge will reconnect Palouse to trail
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is designing a new Lower Crab Creek Bridge and contracting a team to demolish the remnants of the old one …
Family friendly fishing tournament coming to MarDon Resort
Generally speaking, you need a boat to compete in a fishing tournament but one fun exception to this rule is the annual MarDon Dock Tourney, taking place at Ma…
Fish and Wildlife traps doves to prepare for hunting season
Hikers in the public hunting and fishing land west of Moses Lake may stumble upon something interesting scattered about the shrubsteppe this time of year – cag…
Patience, equipment are vital to successful topwater bass fishing
If you are an angler, there are few things more awesome than watching a bass erupt out of the water and smash your lure.
Fish and Wildlife asks anglers to give fish a break
Because of record-breaking summer temperatures in Washington, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking anglers to practice responsible f…
Harold Crose: ‘Retired’ conservationist still making a difference
When conservationist Harold Crose first arrived in the area, the flood irrigation was eroding tons of soil from the field each season.
Harold Crose: Now-‘retired’ conservationist begins his work
Harold Crose never sought out leadership roles, he said, but he keeps finding himself in them.