Washington Free Fishing Weekend returns June 6-7

A license is not required to fish during this weekend, however the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) does ...
Northwest Sportsman Magazine

Washington Free Fishing Weekend Coming Up

It's not as wide open as it once was, but June 6-7 is still Free Fishing Weekend in Washington, and no license is needed for ...
The Mountain Mail

‘Match the hatch’ course to be May 22 in Salida

Fly fishing course taught by aquatic biologist Peter Stitcher will be May 22 in Salida at the Cornerstone Church.

Beaver Ponds Are Still a Secret Spot for Catching Trout. Here’s How to Fish Them

Beaver ponds can seem hit or miss for good fishing. Here's how to locate the best beaver ponds and catch big trout there.
AOL

You can fly now with wine for free at these WA airports. Here’s how it works

Going wine tasting in Washington state? Two airlines operating at Washington airports now allow you to fly with wine for free. Southwest Airlines recently launched its new Sip and Ship program for ...
KOIN 6

‘Unfortunate accident’: Family of Washington toddler attacked by river otter will receive $350K

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A settlement has been reached in a legal battle involving a Washington child who was attacked by a river otter. The Port of Bremerton will dole out $350,000 to the family of ...
KHQ

Washington's pikeminnow fishing program returns, pays anglers

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the 2026 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery will open May 1. The program, set to run daily through Sept. 30 at most ...
CBS News

Elk River becomes latest Minnesota city choosing to fly old state flag

Another city is choosing to fly the old Minnesota state flag in what appears to be a growing trend. Elk River is the latest city to opt for the 1983 design in the flag debate. It follows the cities of ...
The New York Times

Could ‘A River Runs Through It’ Have Been a Hit Today?

The autobiographical novella, first published 50 years ago, arguably created a new type of guy: the literary fly fisherman. Credit...The University of Chicago Press Supported by By Monte Burke In ...
EurekAlert!

Warmer winters and snow drought may threaten western U.S. water by speeding flows, study finds

CORVALLIS, Ore. – As future shifts in climate lead to more rain and less snow in the western United States, new research finds that water will move faster through a landscape, likely leading to ...
The Washington Post

Potomac River tops list of country’s most endangered rivers

The Potomac River, the iconic waterway that serves as a backdrop to countless images of D.C., tops the list of most endangered rivers in the country, according to a newly released report that cites ...
KREM

Washington State DOE declares drought, likely impacting Spokane River

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Washington State is facing what's being called a dismal drought. It could be a dry and difficult summer ahead for the Spokane river, says Katelyn Scott with the Spokane ...