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Hiking in Washington state? Follow these expert tips to stay safe on the trail

Hiking in Washington state? Follow these expert tips to stay safe on the trail

Here’s what to know before you head out.

April 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Trending Stories

‘Rockstar’ NW celebrity geologist headlines Earth Day event in Tri-Cities

April 16, 2026 at 12:37 PM

Raw meat too warm, moldy food: Latest Tri-Cities-area restaurant inspections

Updated April 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Bookkeeper accused of Ponzi scheme to steal from Tri-City renters

Updated April 16, 2026 at 8:17 AM

WA audit: Just 16% of veteran officers have finished required police training

Updated April 15, 2026 at 5:36 PM

Tri-Cities father dies in motorcycle crash on I-84 in Oregon

April 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM

When does ski season end at resorts across Washington state? See closing dates

Washington State

When does ski season end at resorts across Washington state? See closing dates

Updated April 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM

Spring break hunter ed class to start April 6 in Pasco

Spring break hunter ed class to start April 6 in Pasco

April 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Stay safe on Tri‑Cities trails: how to spot ticks, snakes and poison oak

Stay safe on Tri‑Cities trails: how to spot ticks, snakes and poison oak

April 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Eastern WA town tries new way to stop goose poop. And it’s adorable

Eastern WA town tries new way to stop goose poop. And it’s adorable

Updated March 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Learn about day hiking and backpacking with Tri-City group’s free school

Learn about day hiking and backpacking with Tri-City group’s free school

March 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Washington State Parks is raising fees for some stays. See which ones and when

Washington State

Washington State Parks is raising fees for some stays. See which ones and when

Updated March 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM

WA hunter with long history of animal abuse, illegal guns sentenced for poaching

WA hunter with long history of animal abuse, illegal guns sentenced for poaching

March 11, 2026 at 6:15 AM

Some Eastern Washington plants are toxic to pets. Here’s how to keep yours safe

Some Eastern Washington plants are toxic to pets. Here’s how to keep yours safe

March 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

WA Fish and Wildlife sold thousands of licenses in 2025. How many were revoked?

Washington State

WA Fish and Wildlife sold thousands of licenses in 2025. How many were revoked?

March 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Outdoors | Sun safety and steelhead: a fisherman's wake-up call

Outdoors | Sun safety and steelhead: a fisherman's wake-up call

Updated March 3, 2026 at 10:41 AM

Opening date moved for Tri-Cities 1st city water park. Take a look inside

Opening date moved for Tri-Cities 1st city water park. Take a look inside

Updated February 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM

85-year-old Bateman causeway is history. How the river looks now

85-year-old Bateman causeway is history. How the river looks now

February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Watch: Swimmer explores new Bateman Island channel. ‘Pretty damn cool’

Watch: Swimmer explores new Bateman Island channel. ‘Pretty damn cool’

February 12, 2026 at 12:20 PM

Update: Snow-starved Ski Bluewood closes down until flakes fly again

Update: Snow-starved Ski Bluewood closes down until flakes fly again

Updated February 10, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Man caught fishing for salmon in closed WA river ordered to jail

Man caught fishing for salmon in closed WA river ordered to jail

February 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM

Outdoors | Do’s and don’ts for passing on heirloom fishing gear

Outdoors | Do’s and don’ts for passing on heirloom fishing gear

January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

‘Michael Jordan’ of bounty fishing earned $159K in WA and OR

‘Michael Jordan’ of bounty fishing earned $159K in WA and OR

Updated January 20, 2026 at 11:34 AM

After 85 years, causeway is breached, water flows freely in Richland delta

After 85 years, causeway is breached, water flows freely in Richland delta

January 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM

Watch crews start $1.2M process to remove Bateman Island causeway

Watch crews start $1.2M process to remove Bateman Island causeway

January 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Protection sought for pink flower found only on windy cliffs north of Tri-Cities

Protection sought for pink flower found only on windy cliffs north of Tri-Cities

December 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM

Washington ski season delayed by flooding, lack of snow. Which resorts are open?

Washington State

Washington ski season delayed by flooding, lack of snow. Which resorts are open?

December 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Eastern WA, Idaho bighorn rams poached. Rewards of up to $45,000 offered

Eastern WA, Idaho bighorn rams poached. Rewards of up to $45,000 offered

Updated December 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Last day to walk onto Richland’s Bateman Island set. Causeway coming out

Last day to walk onto Richland’s Bateman Island set. Causeway coming out

December 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM

No Discover Pass? Visit Washington state parks for free on these 12 days in 2026

No Discover Pass? Visit Washington state parks for free on these 12 days in 2026

December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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