By Scott Sandsberry YAKIMA --Majestic, shadowed forest dominates the trail leading to Owyhigh Lakes in Mount Rainier National Park. The 3.5-mile hike climaxes with the appearance of jagged Governor's Ridge, overlooking a meadow basin with a pair of small alpine lakes.

By Warren Cornwall, Seattle Times Jul. 10--Indian tribes, trying to protect imperiled White River salmon, and Eastside cities, thirsty for water, have reached a deal that removes a major roadblock to the cities' quest to pipe water from Lake Tapps.

While northern and eastern Missouri residents contended with Mississippi River flooding, those in the southwest battled flash floods Sunday, officials said.

By Margo Bartlett Pesek Neighboring Lincoln County's scenery, history, picturesque towns and varied outdoor recreation make it a good choice for outings most of the year. Lying just 90 miles north of Las Vegas, scenic Pahranagat Valley offers a sampling of Lincoln County's attractions.

The Associated Press DES ARC, Ark. Muddy water rose to the middle of front doors Monday as a historic flood crest flowed southward on the White River through communities in the state's eastern prairie.