Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Sewer line contaminates lake near McCosh, Montlake parks
MOSES LAKE — Residents and visitors to Moses Lake are being advised to stay out of the water around McCosh and Montlake parks following a partial break in a wa…
Weather for the week of July 7, 2025
Weather for the week of July 7, 2025
Soap Lake Conservancy meeting highlights challenges for lake health
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Conservancy held a special meeting Saturday to discuss Soap Lake water level trends. The meeting brought in experts from the Washingt…
UPDATED: Fire breaks out in field near S. Eastlake Drive in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – A fire has spread across the lakeside part of the field behind S Eastlake Dr and Vue Street. A Moses Lake Fire Department crew is working to put o…
GCFD 5 responds to fire near Grant Co. Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - Grant County Fire District 5 personnel are mopping up the scene of a brush fire just east of the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Wildland fire burns 40 acres near Quincy
QUINCY — Fire season is here, as evidenced by multiple fires in Grant County Fire District 3 from Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. Fire District 3 Ch…
Burn restrictions announced prior to July 4 holiday
SPOKANE — The Bureau of Land Management has increased fire restrictions for Eastern Washington starting on the July 4 holiday, citing increased fire danger wit…
Small wildfire being mopped up near George
GEORGE – Fire crews responded to a fire north of Interstate 90 near George Tuesday evening. The blaze was estimated at 25 acres or less before it was put out b…
Increased outdoors fees in effect as of July 1
OLYMPIA — In a controversial decision, Washington State has approved a significant increase in recreational fishing and hunting license fees, which officially …
Moose causes Soap Lake dog park closure
SOAP LAKE – On Monday morning Soap Lake Public Works discovered a moose wandering around public works land before jumping a fence and making its way into the S…
Weather for the week of June 30, 2025
Weather for the week of June 30, 2025
Soap Lake Conservancy meeting discusses water trends
SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Conservancy held a special meeting Saturday to discuss Soap Lake’s Lake water trends. From left to right is United States Bureau of R…
Soap Lake Conservancy special meeting Saturday
SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Conservancy will be holding a special meeting Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with several experts to discuss Soap Lake water levels,…
Weather for the week of June 16, 2025
Weather for the week of June 16, 2025
Warden Development Council holds charity golf tournament
WARDEN – The Warden Development Council held their annual Golf Classic at the Sage Hills Golf Course Friday. The event had a high turnout of 64 golfers partici…