Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

While I am attending a meeting near Washington D.C., I'm missing out on some great fishing at home. High on my list of where I would like to be is Lake Roosevelt, Lake Chelan and Rocky Ford Creek, near Ephrata. Right now is when the fishing for big kokanee, and I am talking about 3 or 4 pounds is the best of the season on Roosevelt.

Twelve Northwest tribes say they are united to save salmon

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Some Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest are criticizing the suggestion they have competing opinions on how best to save endangered salmon runs, saying tribes are united in pursuing the removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River in order to preserve the iconic fish.

Twelve Northwest tribes say they are united to save salmon

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Some Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest are criticizing the suggestion they have competing opinions on how best to save endangered salmon runs, saying tribes are united in pursuing the removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River in order to preserve the iconic fish.

Twelve Northwest tribes say they are united to save salmon

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Some Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest are criticizing the suggestion they have competing opinions on how best to save endangered salmon runs, saying tribes are united in pursuing the removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River in order to preserve the iconic fish.

Twelve Northwest tribes say they are united to save salmon

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Some Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest are criticizing the suggestion they have competing opinions on how best to save endangered salmon runs, saying tribes are united in pursuing the removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Snake River in order to preserve the iconic fish.

The Fishin' Magician: Year of the Salmon

This has been a banner year for salmon fishing here in Central Washington. Sockeye salmon returns have been the big story this season, with a record return to the upper Columbia River. Over 300,000 have passed over Wells Dam and there are still fish trickling up the system. The return of sockeye to Lake Wenatchee has been astonishing, too. Early estimates were for 30,000 fish and now it appears that over 60,000 are going to make their way over Tumwater Dam and into the lake.

Hunting seasons have started

The 2019 hunting seasons have started, some of them anyway. This is one aspect of the Washington hunting regulations making hunting interesting or, as some hunters say, making understanding the regulations a nightmare.

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Fire prevention front and center

Again we are hammering fire prevention. This time it is Fish and Wildlife placing restrictions on the lands they control.

Let's go fishin': What you need to know about licenses

MOSES LAKE — With the arrival of spring, it’s time to get out your pole and net, clean off that boat and get ready to go fishing.

Northern ducks expected this weekend or soon

Duck hunters enjoy hunting the local ducks, all right, but they excitedly await the arrival of the northern ducks. They may be here this weekend or are expected to arrive shortly.

Closure of state recreation areas extended through May 4

MOSES LAKE — Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the state Department of Natural Resources announced an extension to the closure of state lands through May 4, coinciding with Gov. Jay Inslee’s extension of his stay-at-home order.

Dennis Hanson

Longtime Moses Lake resident, Dennis Hanson was called to heaven on Sunday morning, Sept. 2. He was a born in Minnesota and moved to eastern Washington in 1972. Dennis truly loved the people, culture, and natural surroundings of the Columbia Basin. Born in 1945 to Burton and Isabelle Hanson, Dennis grew up on a farm near the rural town of Lake Benton, Minnesota. He attended SDSU in Brookings, SD, and earned a BS in Agricultural Business. He entered the U.S. Army during the height of the Vietnam War, and was stationed in Turkey and West Germany. During that time, he and his high-school sweetheart, Muriel Lange, were married.

‘Where I live’

Museum show features cross-section of Central Washington

MOSES LAKE — Jan Cook Mack covers a lot of ground with her art. “She has such a wide range of talent,” said Angela Hunt, a staffer at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. “She can paint people, landscapes, through rocks, anything and make it look good.” Mack’s current exhibit at the museum, entitled “This is Where I Live,” features a wide cross-section of her work. There are enormous sweeping landscapes, portraits of people she knows and still lifes of fruit. Mack, who lives in Wenatchee, grew up in the U.S. and Taiwan, according to the mini-biography posted at the museum. She established herself as an artist in New York City and moved to Eastern Washington in 1986. The show opened on Aug. 19 and runs through Sept. 23. A reception was held Friday, but it was unclear at press time whether Mack would be present for it. As the title suggests, much of Mack’s work on display showcases the unique beauty of her adopted home, the Central Washington coulees and palisades.

The Fishin' Magician: On Fish Lake with Terry Rudnick

My friend Terry Rudnick, author of Washington Fishing, was over for a visit and staying in Plain. This gave me the opportunity to do two things. One was to tape an interview with him on the new edition of the book, which will be out in March, and to do some ice fishing.

Marjorie Edwards February 13, 2018

Marjorie Edwards, 67 of Ephrata, Wash. passed away at home on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. She was born in Lewiston, ID in 1951, the 4th child of Evelyn and Douglas Edwards. She spent her first 5 years in the Lewiston orchards playing outside, with her brother Dean Edwards and dog Gus.

Lowland lake fishing opener a week from tomorrow

The main fishing opener in the Columbia Basin will open a week from tomorrow. Called the lowland lake fishing opener will include lakes such as Blue, Park, Deep, Warden and many more. Look for the Spring Hook & Bullet, which will highlight the prospects for the opener, to be published in the Herald in the next few days.

Fish and Wildlife asking for feedback on updated fishing app

OLYMPIA — Fishing fans in Washington will get a chance to test a revised app from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that provides the latest information on fishing regulations.

Fresh News from MarDon

Spring weather comes and goes many times in Central Washington before we are lucky to have stable springtime weather. The first complete weekend in March looks to be beautiful with the sun shining and temperatures into the low 60's. If you are having a little cabin fever this will be a great weekend to get out and go for a drive or maybe do a little fishing. The seep lakes below O'Sullivan Dam can be a great place to spend a day, whether you are fishing, hiking or birdwatching just get outside and enjoy the fresh spring air. The Potholes Canal is officially open! This will create some good fishing activity in Soda Lake, Long Lake and Crescent Lake for early Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.

Last minute mop up of Christmas gift ideas

OK, so there are a few more Christmas gifts ideas on my plate. This is the time for the last-minute crowd to scurry forth and purchase presents for the forgotten person.