Fly-fishing The Spokane River is still at a good fishable level. There have been some blue-winged olive hatches and a few ...

Photo by Ralph Schwartz John Bonica retired in January from a 25-year career running restaurants in Twisp, most recently Tappi. His next chapter involves a lot of hunting and fishing. “All the world’s ...

Alex Zerbe, “The Zaniac” — who was a hit at Arts Fest 2025 — is returning in a Methow Arts presentation on Friday, Feb. 27, at the Winthrop Barn. Doors at 5 p.m., the show is at 6 p.m.

Friday Harbor is the main town on San Juan Island, and it’s absolutely delightful. The downtown area clusters around the ferry dock, where boats arrive throughout the day. Red brick buildings line the ...