Destinations
Looking for things to do outside? Here's our articles on destinations within the Columbia Basin to go explore.
Officials are tracking an earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier but say there is no cause for concern
SEATTLE (AP) — Officials are tracking the largest swarm of earthquakes in more than 15 years on Washington's Mount…
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…
Fire safety, preparation important in an RV
MOSES LAKE — Among many other things, summer is a good opportunity for a road trip – or road trips – in the trailer, maybe out in the woods or to the beach, ma…
Airborne adventure
MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Airshow will take to the skies again June 21-22.
Birding adventure
COULEE CITY – As the sun peeks over the horizon on an April morning, the air is alive with the sounds of chirping birds, signaling the arrival of spring migrat…
Discover Pass fee increase considered by WA legislature
OLYMPIA —Washington State Senate Bill 5390, which proposes to increase the cost of the Discover Pass and day-use permits, was the subject of discussion during …
Migratory visitors
OTHELLO — People from throughout the Pacific Northwest gathered in and around Othello to catch a glimpse of an annual phenomenon. Whether they crept down backr…
Ritzville offers parks, museums and more
RITZVILLE — For a town of about 1,800, Ritzville has a lot to do. There are museums, golf and a water park, as well as historic walks and buildings to explore.
Othello and Warden offer places to get out and enjoy spring
OTHELLO — The days are a little longer lately and the weather is a little warmer, which means it’s a good time to get out and shake off the last winter doldrum…
Josh Turner to headline Party in the Dirt
The North Idaho State Fair has announced that multi-platinum country music sensation Josh Turner will headline the Party in the Dirt Concert Series with a perf…
Snow bikes make for a unique way to shred the mountain
“A SNO-GO,” I promptly smiled back to him. “Basically, a bike on skis.”
Change in Moses Lake parks rules affects activity trails
MOSES LAKE — Bad behavior on the activity trails in Moses Lake can get people prohibited from their use under a revised ordinance approved by the Moses Lake Ci…
Localizing the park
MOSES LAKE — Lower Peninsula Park is moving beyond the usual grassy fields, with some help from the Columbia Basin Conservation District and the city of Moses …
Blue-green algae blooms in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE – The Grant County Health District released a water quality warning on Saturday. There is a new bloom present in both north and middle Moses Lake. T…
FRESH NEWS: Walleye fishing on the upswing
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1028.20 feet – rising 1.70 feet this past week. We are currently 1.70 feet above low pool. The wa…