outdoors

  For two years, there have been a series of temporary outdoor worker rules in place in WA state from Labor and Industries. Now, as of Monday, they became permanent. New rules do not apply to first responders or firefighters Because of the nature of the emergencies faced by these workers, the logistics of providing the items required are at times impossible, so fire crews and first responders are

Washington State Parks is celebrating the new year with its First Day Hikes program, which will make hikes across 40 of Washington's state parks free for one day. There is no need to have previously purchased a Discover Pass but you may need a parking permit for certain areas...

How Do Oregonians Feel About Mask Mandate in Outdoor Gatherings?

Department of Natural Resources has raised fire danger to high.

Data, at least from King County Health Department, backs up what most of us thought all along about 'outdoor' transmission of COVID. Not happening.

The Department of Natural Resources has extended the burn ban in effect on state run lands to cover the entire state, indefinitely.

Oregonians who want to recreate might have to dig deeper into pockets, starting in 2015.

We're not going to laugh because of the tragic nature of the story, but you have to wonder what he was thinking.

This is the last week to send us a story and/or picture of a camping FAIL. We’ll pick a random entry to win two camping chairs, a lantern and a Lodge-brand dutch oven from Washington Hardware and Furniture in Kennewick to use on your next trip (which will hopefully be mishap-free)...

Camping season starts next week and that only means one thing — or two: funny stories and free stuff! Here’s the deal: We want you to send us your camping fails (misadventures or mishaps you had while enjoying the great outdoors). When we’re done laughing at you, we’ll throw your name in a hat to win some sweet camping gear from Washington Hardware and Furniture in Kennewick: a pair of camping cha