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Destinations

Looking for things to do outside? Here's our articles on destinations within the Columbia Basin to go explore.

Updated 1 week, 1 day ago

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…

Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
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 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Airborne adventure

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Airshow will take to the skies again June 21-22.

Updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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…

Updated 3 months, 1 week ago
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 …

Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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…

Updated 4 months ago
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.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
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…

Updated 4 months, 4 weeks ago
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…

Updated 4 months, 4 weeks ago
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.”

Updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago
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…

Updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago
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 …

Updated 10 months ago
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…

Updated 10 months ago
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…