STATEPOINT - Bug bites are not just a nuisance; they can cause discomfort and even pose health risks for some. “Mosquitoes that may carry Zika, Chikungunya, Dengue fever and West Nile …

OLYMPIA – Members of the public are invited to weigh in on longer-term hunting season planning as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) begins its latest three-year season …

Most folks think of the S&P 500 as a stock market index but on a recent trip to the Columbia River Gorge, I realized it had a fishing meaning as well. Namely, the opportunity to catch 500 shad …

As a young Boy Scout who went on monthly hiking and camping trips, the Ten Essentials for survival was drilled into me as the items I always needed to have with me, even if I was on a day hike. In …

The mounds of steel upon the hill, the mark we loved to point at, has completed its metamorphosis. Leavenworth Adventure Park (LAP) opened to the public on June 1. During the grand opening John …

WENATCHEE RIVER IN LEAVENWORTH OPEN FOR SALMON FISHING The Wenatchee River from the US Highway 2 bridge to the mouth of the Icicle River is now open for Chinook salmon fishing, thanks to a …

Catching bass in the shallows during the spawn is a fun thing to do in the spring but when it comes to summertime fishing, few things are more enjoyable than catching aggressive largemouth and …

At the May 22 nd Cascade School Board meeting, Superintendent Tracey Edou recognized Leavenworth Winter Sports Club (LWSC) with a “Friend of Children Award” from the North Central …

Golf Team Sportsmanship: Cascade High School Softball Coach of the Year: Steve Mongeon, Cashmere Team Sportsmanship: Cashmere Player of the Year: Jenna Reeder, Cashmere …

Almost 60 years ago The Wilderness Act set forward the strongest set of protections for our public lands with a vision of maintaining our wildest places for future generations. But today, across the …

Spring Chinook fishing improves After a very slow start for the Columbia River spring Chinook salmon run things turned around in a big way. As of May 24, over 101,000 springers had crossed …

Scoreboard Tennis May 16: Cascade, Chelan; No scores posted May 18: Cascade Quincy; No scores posted

Last week I wrote about the Pro-Am bass fishing tournament I participated in at Potholes Reservoir where I personally didn’t catch many bass fishing with two pros over two days but I certainly …

The Kodiak Boys first soccer game is Friday, May 19 at Highland’s High School in Yakima.  Below is information for the Boys’ State Round 2 and Quarterfinal games.  …

Scoreboard Tennis May 11: Cascade, Quincy; No scores posted May 13: Cascade, Quincy; No scores posted Softball May 11: Cascade 2, Quincy 22; Loss May 11: Cascade 4. …

I got the chance to fish two bass tournaments at Potholes Reservoir this month. Both events were hosted by MarDon Resort and put on by Russ Baker, the man behind Limit Out Performance Marine, a boat …

Scoreboard Tennis May 2 Girls: Cascade 0, Cashmere 5; Loss May 2 Boys: Cascade 4, Cashmere 1; Win May 3: Cascade, Omak, not available Softball May 2: Cascade 4, Cashmere …

Looking for some things to do outdoors in the days ahead?  Here are seven suggestions, allowing you to get outside and do something new every day this week. WILDFLOWER HIKES – The …

PATEROS – The Washington State Committee on Geographic Names approved five names - including one in Okanogan county and one on Chelan County – among new names submitted by tribes for …

Scoreboard Softball Apr. 25: Cascade 5, Omak 16; Loss Apr. 27: Cascade 1, Ephrata 17; Loss Apr. 28: Cascade 28, Chelan 5; Win Apr. 28: Cascade 25, Chelan 10; Win …