THE SILVER FLASH of sunlight glinting off salmon swimming close to the surface and the ensuing electrical charge that courses through an angler as they… Continue reading
Discovery Bay closed to shrimp for season
Shrimping violation on Hood Canal
KING FISHING OPENED slow on the open ocean, both in terms of effort and angler success, but the inside waters of the Strait of Juan… Continue reading
While other races have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, registration is being taken for the Greater Olympic Adventure Run and… Continue reading
Plus: 95-pound halibut caught at Rock Pile
THE PROSPECTS FOR completing the remaining number of scheduled halibut openings in June is looking positive, and there may be some quota poundage left over… Continue reading
Lingcod closed; golf tourneys on tap
Hoh River closed; some beaches open
WET A LINE or visit a state park on the state’s dime this weekend. No fishing license is needed to take part in the state… Continue reading
The Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau is requesting participation in a survey about outdoor recreational tourism and activities that affect businesses. The survey is at tinyurl.com/pdn-recreationsurvey.… Continue reading
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Frank Wuren of Silverdale checks his cellphone at the base of Madison Creek Falls on the north edge of Olympic National… Continue reading
Most state parks to open for day use
New short film documents in-river research surveys
Olympic National Park allows hiking with proper social distancing
Kelly Lawrence, the former Naches District Ranger on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, is the new Olympic National Forest supervisor. Lawrence took over Tuesday.… Continue reading
OLYMPIA – State parks are scheduled to have three days in June with free admission. On free days, visitors are not required to display the… Continue reading
Halibut pressure and production increased as anglers hit the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound for the Memorial Day weekend.… Continue reading
Funds would remove barriers on Ennis Creek
Spot shrimp season will open in parts of the Olympic Peninsula later this week. Marine Area 5 (western Strait of Juan de Fuca)… Continue reading