Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
FISHING REPORT: Largemouth fishing excellent, smallmouth good at Potholes
MARDON — Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week. Fish top water baits early and late and have a Senk…
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…
Fire chief grateful for mutual aid after Tuesday fires
SOAP LAKE - June 28 was a busy day for Grant County firefighters. At least five different wildfires broke out around the country prompting responses from local…
USDA’s tips to avoid foodborne illnesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a release on June 28 advising the public how to prevent foodborne illnesses. “Wherever you go this summer, don’t forget to bring your safe food handling practices along …
Fires banned at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, Hanford Reach
OTHELLO — All activities likely to start a fire have been banned on national wildlife refuges in the Mid-Columbia region, effective through Sept. 30. The regio…
Hope for Hanford
MATTAWA- The second annual Hanford Journey was held June 24 at the Vernita Boat Launch. The event familiarizes people with the area, educates them on the histo…
Gamble Sands Golf Resort
BREWSTER — Gamble Sands Golf Resort is a direct descendant of golf courses of old - and a worth-the-trip destination for Columbia Basin golf enthusiasts. “I…
Local clubs host 12th annual joint charity golf tournament
MOSES LAKE - The Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake and the Moses Lake Rotary Club put on their 12th annual Golf Scramble Friday, giving back to the community they res…
NCHA Weekend comes to Grant County Fairgrounds
MOSES LAKE - The National Cutting Horse Association hosted its NCHA Weekend event at the Grant County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, bringing in riders from …
Deception Pass celebrates a century
OAK HARBOR - Deception Pass State Park turns 100 this year and in celebration, Washington State Parks will be holding free concerts and community events throughout the summer. “In honor of this momentous birthda…
Time for a summer cut? Tips for warm weather dog grooming
While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat year-round. Shaving off this hair during the hot summer months m…
3rd Moses Lake Airshow a bit breezy, but a whirlwind of fun
MOSES LAKE — A cool wind blew in from the south on the first day of the 2022 Moses Lake Airshow on Saturday, which made for some interesting conditions both in…