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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 month, 1 week 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 re…

Updated 1 month, 2 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 2 months, 3 weeks 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 2 months, 3 weeks 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…

Updated 3 months ago
‘The friendliest fair’

OTHELLO — The Othello Fair kicks off Wednesday at the Adams County Fairgrounds, and there’s a lot that’s new. That’s by design, said Fair Board President Becky…

Updated 3 months ago
Town hall on lake water set for Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE -- The Moses Lake Watershed Council will be holding its third annual State of the Lake meeting Sept. 16 at 401 South Balsam Street in Moses Lake.

Updated 3 months, 4 weeks ago
FRESH NEWS: Excellent bass fishing this week

MARDON -- The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1,030.3 feet – dropping 2 feet this past week. We are currently 3.80 feet above low pool. The wa…

Updated 4 months ago
Mt. Rainier Nat. Park burn restrictions begin Saturday

ASHFORD — Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban starting Saturday due to increased regional fire risks, according to a press release f…

Updated 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Weather for the week of July 15, 2024

Weather for the week of July 15, 2024

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
2 Central Washington day trips for photography, nature lovers

EPHRATA – Since moving back to the Pacific Northwest, my wife and I have rekindled our love of photography and have regularly made it a point to go on various …

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
New Iron Horse playground officially opens

OTHELLO — The brand-new Iron Horse playground in Othello’s Lions Park officially opened Friday afternoon with Mayor Shawn Logan and a supporting crew of Othell…

Updated 6 months ago
Signs of summer — local swimming pools opening this week

MOSES LAKE — It took a while but it’s finally here. Summer has arrived, and one way to tell is that the swimming pool is open. Opening day is different in d…

Updated 6 months ago
Parks and places

MOSES LAKE — School is letting out for the summer, which means families have a chance to spend a little more time together. Most communities have pools and sum…

Updated 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend

OTHELLO — Birds, lectures, birds, tours, birds, geology, birds, activities, birds and all things birding await birdwatchers at the 2024 Othello Sandhill Crane …

Updated 10 months ago
Othello going to the birds

OTHELLO – The 26th annual Sandhill Crane Festival will be held in Othello from March 22 to 24 with a series of lectures, tours, hikes and activities located at…