Columbia River

Washington halts Chinook salmon fishing in parts of Upper Columbia and Entiat; sockeye fishing still open at Lake Wenatchee.

As temperatures rise and the water calls, it’s important to keep swimmer's itch in mind. This skin irritant can put a damper on your day by the river.

Crawfish are making waves in Benton City! Let's chat about the best spots to reel in these tasty crustaceans this season.

Wade Park is gearing up for the action, but some overgrown brush might just be blocking your view. Can we keep those race day sights clear?

At 9:11 on the morning of June 7th, the call that no family member wants to make had to be made.

Gold panning in Washington is more than just a hobby; it's a way to connect with nature and chase that elusive dream of fortune.

As you walk on the river path to the east or west, everything is tagged - the picnic tables, historical markers, and memorial benches. It’s sad to see it in this condition, but what can be done to stop it?

Hot air balloons are now flying over the Tri-Cities to the nearby famous tulip fields daily now through May 7!

Once again, efforts are underway to remove the Snake River dams.  Officials in the state of Washington as well as the Federal level say the dams must be removed to help salmon migration numbers as well as the overall environment.  Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse said over the past four years of the Biden Administration, the dams have been in the crosshairs, despite the many benefits they bring t

Washington Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson has named Larry Mattson as director of the agency’s Office of Columbia River.  Mattson currently oversees renewable energy grants at the Washington State Department of Commerce.  He has also worked...