Outdoors

Fish and Wildlife officials still say this summer is shaping up to be the highest catch-per-day year over the last decade. 

The water traffic closure is estimated to be in effect until September.

The American Red Cross is setting up a shelter for evacuees at the Chelan community gym.

The departments of Commerce and the Interior said there will be an initial $54 million for hatchery maintenance and modernization made available to 27 tribes.

Salmon fishing is still open on the Skagit River and will remain open for one more day on July 26 around the San Juan Islands.

Chelan County Emergency Management upgraded the evacuation order from Level 1 on Thursday, July 25.

Temperatures are expected to drop by the end of the week, but the continued dry conditions and gusty winds in the forecast could fan wildfires around the Cascades.

The fire is burning around 300 acres as of Thursday afternoon and is currently 0% contained.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife has some reminders for crabbers as they launch into the summer season.

The National Weather Service predicts that dry summer temperatures may bring some serious heat and fire danger to the Cascades.