| 单词 | Columbia River |
| 例句 | According to Fenn, “the great preponderance of the evidence” indicates that the Shoshone also transmitted smallpox down the Columbia River into the Pacific Northwest. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z In geology class, the teacher, Mr. Dodge, was talking about the petrified wood forests near George, Washington, on the Columbia River, and how it was pretty amazing that wood could turn into rock. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z He crossed the Columbia River on a narrow steel span and climbed out of the river’s gorge to the gently rolling wheat fields of the Columbia Plateau. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z “The killer whale took us as far as the Columbia River. Then he passed the harness to a couple of twelve-foot sturgeons.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z From there, they could eventually reach the West Coast on a route that followed the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri Rivers, crossed the Rocky Mountains, and met the Columbia River road. An Indigenous People’s History of the United States 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z I remembered lush and lovely eastern Washington very well and the noble Columbia River, which left its mark on Lewis and Clark. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, considering I get naked before takeoff, I’d say that exactly nine months from the moment we fly over the Columbia River, you’ll probably be giving birth.” Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, DuPont began work on the next stage of the manufacturing cycle: a full-scale production plant located on a bend of the Columbia River in central Washington State, near the little town of Hanford. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z As the boat sped down the Columbia River, Hazel tried to forget. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Washington’s Columbia River basin is a vast terrain rife with shrub and grassland, apple orchards and memories. ‘East of the Mountains’ Review: Heart Doctor Is a Lonely Hunter 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Here is the final update on the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program happening on the Columbia River. Final Columbia River northern pikeminnow catch reward figures 2014-10-12T04:00:00Z The videos were taken at three different locations on the Columbia River. Upper Columbia sockeye action heating up as record run arrives 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z That was followed of late with a shift to the southern region off Ilwaco south of the Columbia River mouth where trollers were scoring big numbers of kings averaging 12 to 15 pounds. Early hatchery king salmon fishing season begins Saturday off the coast 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z All other waters in Washington remain closed to fishing for Eulachon, also commonly known as Columbia River smelt. State Fish and Wildlife Columbia River regional fishing reports 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z The dogwood trees are starting to bloom, and that’s a sure sign for anglers to start hitting the Lower Columbia River for spring chinook. Fishing report: Spring chinook are biting on Lower Columbia River 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z “The Columbia River songs represent a high-water mark in Woody’s entire career,” he says. ‘Lost’ songs from Woody Guthrie’s time in the PNW found, rolled into double album 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z On the other hand, to the extreme south in the Columbia River the sockeye return appears to happening as planned. Columba River sockeye returns strong, but Skagit River action still not very good 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Just across the Columbia River from Portland, however, you can spend a few hours touring the grow operation of farmer Tom Lauerman, the “Walt Whitman of weed,” in Bush Prairie, Washington. Your Guide to Marijuana Tourism in America 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z She began offering tours of Mount Rainier, Leavenworth, and a wine and waterfall tour along the Columbia River Gorge. Seattle tour operators that have survived COVID-19 tell how they made it — and what they make of travel’s future 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z Learn more about his work in “Eanger Irving Couse on the Columbia River,” paintings and drawings, photos and items he collected from regional tribes. A&E highlights: Tacoma’s taste, Capitol Hill’s pride and concerts in the barn 2013-06-19T23:17:32Z Here is the state Fish and Wildlife salmon catch data for the Yakima River and Hanford Reach area of the Columbia River: Hanford Reach chinook catch good this past week as action heads into the peak time 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The 2014 forecast for Upper Columbia summer Chinook is 67,500 adults to the Columbia River mouth. State Fish and Wildlife Columbia River regional fishing reports 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z Hikers are rewarded with a visual feast after climbing Dog Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge: beautiful fields of wildflowers and the yawning expanse of the gorge, Mount Hood, and Mount Saint Helens volcano. These Are the Best Views in America 2015-08-14T04:00:00Z Below, the Columbia River glowed a dull green in a flat midday sun. Maryhill Museum invites you to tango nights in the Gorge 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z Located at the junction of the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean, this state park features hiking trails, beaches, a lighthouse and an interpretive center. The retro bliss of vintage trailer resorts 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z The mainstem Columbia River from the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam: Fishing for Chinook and hatchery coho will open but sockeye will close beginning August 1. State Fish and Wildlife Columbia River regional fishing reports 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z Then I rode east up the verdant corridor alongside the Columbia River Gorge, the river itself keeping me company as I made my way into sun-blanched wheat country. Life Is a Wheel: A Cyclist in North Dakota, Tougher and Smarter About Limits 2011-09-02T17:55:00Z Castilleja and many other Native American fishermen learned the technique in free food-handling classes offered through the nonprofit Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. Native Americans caught salmon here for millennia. Now the world is hooked. 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z Seventy-five years ago, Woody Guthrie wrote a brace of songs for a film about the Columbia River and the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam. The Week Ahead: SIFF, Folklife, ice-cream festival, Chuck Close exhibit 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z Here is the latest rundown on how the salmon fishery shaped up around the Lower Columbia River mouth at Buoy 10, and the historic salmon catch and catch rates from 1983 to 2014. Lower Columbia's Buoy 10 salmon fishery produces good times this past summer 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z The third Columbia was more than a town: the Columbia River and the Columbia River Gorge, which he calls “exquisite places.” To photograph America’s diversity, he visited 64 locales all named Columbia 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z The mainstem Columbia and all other Washington Columbia River tributaries remain closed. State Fish and Wildlife Columbia River regional fishing reports 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z The funding is provided as mitigation for impacts of hydro plants on the Columbia River and other considerations. Upper Columbia sockeye expectations should soar in the near future 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z Just down the road from Mount Hood, Hood River offers a beautiful view of the Columbia River and outdoor recreation to fit any enthusiast’s needs. 10 Northwest getaways that put the ho-ho-ho in ‘holiday’ 2017-11-23T05:00:00Z The smelt return continues to intensify as state fisheries managers were expecting another strong run to the Columbia River although not quite as large as last year’s return of close to 200-million smelt. Fishing report: Kelso offers huge run of smelt 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z State fisheries managers were expecting another strong run to the Columbia River although not quite as large as last year’s return of close to 200-million smelt. Smelt dip-net mania expected Saturday on the Cowlitz River, and more planned on Oregon's Sandy River 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z A popular Clark County boat ramp used by Columbia River anglers will be closed Oct. 14-28. Langsdorf Landing boat ramp on Columbia River closed for two weeks 2014-10-11T04:00:00Z Fall chinook and hatchery coho fishing in the Lower Columbia River opens Aug. 1, including the Buoy 10 area. Salmon fisheries going down as one of the most memorable in recent years 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z While thousands of sockeye salmon are streaming up the Columbia River, it looks like local returns on the places such as the Skagit River are moving at a snails pace. Columba River sockeye returns strong, but Skagit River action still not very good 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Other topics include at update on the status of the Lower Columbia River sturgeon population and the North of Falcon salmon season setting policy, plus the hiring for a new state Fish and Wildlife director. Lots on the menu at state Fish and Wildlife meeting Friday and Saturday in Tumwater 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z As Northwestern salmon stocks dwindled, the seafood canneries that once lined the Columbia River shut down and the waterfront area — once a place of working men and vice — became increasingly stagnant. Overnighter: Astoria, Oregon, Discovers a Waterfront Chic 2011-03-25T18:55:00Z On a bookshelf, I found titles such as “The Big Tiny,” a memoir by tiny-house pioneer Dee Williams, and “Curious Gorge,” about hiking the Columbia River Gorge. Try a 120-square-foot home on for size at the tiny-house hotel in Portland, Ore. 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z In the southwest region fishing report, state fisheries reports there are still chrome bright fall chinook and coho being counted at Bonneville Dam on the Lower Columbia River. Hatchery winter steelhead returns are decent in Lower Columbia tributaries 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Take advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend by hitting the Historic Columbia River Highway. 5 things to do this weekend: hit the highway, adopt a pet and more 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z She runs a small business canning and selling Columbia River sockeye and other species. Native Americans caught salmon here for millennia. Now the world is hooked. 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z Tip: Head to Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, which "protects the spectacular canyon where the Columbia River cuts through the Cascade mountains," the U.S. Fall foliage forecast: Track colorful leaves across the US 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z The Lower Columbia River up to Bonneville Dam is open sport fishing from March 1 to April 10; and closed for commercial fishing on March 24, March 31 and April 7. Spring chinook seasons set for the Columbia River in anticipation of another big return of more than 300,000 fish 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z Built where an ancient landslide once created a natural bridge across the Columbia River, it existed to help travelers and barges navigate past the treacherous rapids in this narrow point of the Columbia. Gorge town is crossroads for Pacific Crest Trail and new cycling link 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z A program dedicated to Woody Guthrie’s Columbia River songs is another of the festival’s many attractions. The Week Ahead: SIFF, Folklife, ice-cream festival, Chuck Close exhibit 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z Here are the Lower Columbia River summer chinook latest catch figures: State Fish and Wildlife Lower Columbia summer chinook catch updates 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z I invested six days of fishing out of Ilwaco, partly in the Columbia River and partly off the Long Beach surfline in 30 feet of water. Tony Floor's Tackle Box looks back and ahead on the salmon fishing scene 2014-12-06T05:00:00Z Fall chinook fishing in the Lower Columbia River reopens on Aug. 1 including the Buoy 10 area. Lower Columbia River reopens for adult hatchery kings Thursday to Sunday only 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z Sockeye returns are blasting through many regions of the state including a record-breaking run on the Columbia River, and anglers will be toting home some nice catches in the weeks ahead. Chef Tom Douglas offers advice on cooking and preparing rich-flavored sockeye salmon 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z The record-crushing summer salmon fishing season continues to boggle the minds of anglers off the coast, and now many are focusing on Buoy-10 at the Columbia River mouth. Record salmon season could continue at mouth of Columbia River 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z There’s lots to choose from, since Guthrie — hired by the Bonneville Power Administration in 1941 to write songs for a film about the Columbia River — knocked out 26 ditties in a month. Woody Guthrie tribute, new book bring X punk star John Doe to Seattle 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z The skyjacking remains unsolved, but some of the marked $20 bills he was given were found in 1980 along the Columbia River. Washington history museum plans DB Cooper exhibit 2012-07-24T17:51:13Z It’s 100 miles east of Portland atop basalt cliffs overlooking the Columbia River and affording stunning views of the Gorge and Mount Hood. Maryhill Winery offers a delicious destination 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Egan even disparages the modern Columbia River as “flaccid, clipped by more than a dozen big dams.” Books of The Times: ‘Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher,’ by Timothy Egan 2012-11-11T23:33:07Z All the more reason to end a visit with a walk along the Columbia River Renaissance Trail. With new options for food, wine and walks on the Columbia, the Vancouver waterfront is buzzing 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z The Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement program funding enabled this special fishery. Outdoor writer Dave Graybill points rod at Yakima River coho 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z Just over a ridge to the south is the Columbia River Gorge. Escape to Bro-topia 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z Neither was interested in making a move south just to be able to grow heat-loving zinfandel, so instead he found zinfandel north of the Columbia River. Angel Vine zeros in on zinfandel 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The large numbers of chinook are likely from the strong forecast of Columbia River fish that is predicted to be more than 1.6-million and would be the largest return seen since the 1980s. Early hatchery king salmon fishing season begins Saturday off the coast 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z Therefore in an effort to allow the salmon populations to recover we are trying to reduce the number of Salmon smolt eating birds foraging in the Columbia River. Goose Island bird research looks at bird predation on millions of young salmon 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z Army Corp of Engineers, flying near the Columbia River in 1942, searching for a site large enough and isolated enough to accommodate plutonium-producing facilities. In deft, distressing ‘Apocalypse Factory,’ Seattle author details Hanford’s role in the dawn of the nuclear age 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z State Fish and Wildlife just released more great news about Columbia River salmon returns, which set some new records in the Hanford Reach area fishery. More records broken during Columbia River salmon fishery this past season 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z The northwest corner of Oregon is known as a bicycle haven, and Astoria, at the mouth of the Columbia River, is a favorite starting point for cross-country cyclists. In Transit: ... With a Single Pedal Stroke 2011-07-21T15:54:05Z A Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement is required to participate in this salmon fishery. Outdoor writer Dave Graybill points rod at Yakima River coho 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z On days when the mainstem Columbia River fishery is closed to Chinook retention, the permanent salmonid bag limit regulations for Deep River apply. State Fish and Wildlife Columbia River regional fishing reports 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z Before 1850, experts believe, up to 16 million salmon and steelhead trout returned to spawn each year in the Columbia River basin, according to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. For This Tribe, Saving a River Means Saving the Sturgeon 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z Its Cascade sibling Mount Adams looms to the north, and rolling smack through the middle toward the Pacific is the Columbia River itself. Great Oregon Wines Beyond the Willamette Valley 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z “It was the first scenic highway in the country!” says Jeanette Kloos, president of today’s Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Drive, bike or hike amid waterfalls as Historic Columbia River Highway turns 100 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z The 1964 Columbia River Treaty split regulation of the river between Canada and the United States. NW Books: A look at the intelligence of crows 2013-02-16T23:43:48Z GOLDENDALE, Klickitat County — The big winds that rake this nearly treeless channel of the Columbia River Gorge lightened somewhat last weekend. Funding is blowing in wind at remote Maryhill Museum 2012-05-20T03:55:11Z Tip: The Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Mountains are perfect places to soak in fall foliage, Trip Savvy says. Fall foliage forecast: Track colorful leaves across the US 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z Current Columbia River regulations for salmon, steelhead, shad and sturgeon can be found at the Sport Fishing Regulation Update page. Oregon Fish and Wildlife Columbia River regional fishing report 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z That would greatly increase rail traffic through the Columbia River Gorge, Woolpert says, which he believes enhances the chance for derailments. Spring wildflowers add beauty on tour of Columbia River Gorge 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z Some say head east from Portland to the Hood River, then cross over the Columbia River into Washington and go in the direction of Walla Walla. In Transit: Bike: Expensive; Reader Advice: Priceless 2011-07-18T15:06:36Z Then, there’s the Columbia River, which Woody Guthrie wrote about.” Billy Bragg plans to extend bridges, knock down walls with Neptune Theatre show 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z In Astoria, Ore., which sits on the Pacific coast at the mouth of the Columbia River, I was set on avoiding the car during my visit, despite the daunting hills. Six wheels, will travel: Crossing America with a bike in the car 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Wending eastward, I peered across the mile-wide Columbia River and glimpsed two temporary cataracts leaping from the highest promontory on the usually dry Washington shore. Drive, bike or hike amid waterfalls as Historic Columbia River Highway turns 100 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Collectively they are known as "The Columbia River Songs." Folk singer wrote 26 songs promoting Columbia River and dams 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z Music Festival, which took place May 25-27, seemingly every artist — first timers and Sasquatch! vets alike — paused to heap praise on the Gorge Amphitheatre’s stunning environs overlooking the Columbia River gorge. Sasquatch! Music Festival 2018 recap: Artists of all ages made beloved fest feel vital 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z The record-crushing summer salmon fishing season continues to boggle the minds of anglers off the coast, and now many are focusing on Buoy 10 at the Columbia River mouth. Record salmon season could continue at mouth of Columbia River 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z I was here to re-explore the Historic Columbia River Highway, a transportation marvel that marks its 100th anniversary with special events this summer. Drive, bike or hike amid waterfalls as Historic Columbia River Highway turns 100 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Sweeping vistas of the Columbia River Gorge never get old. Sasquatch 2012 full review: Jack White and other highlights 2012-05-29T07:09:25Z Another is the Columbia River Quarantine Station in Astoria, Ore. New York City’s quarantine station, built to house smallpox sufferers in the 1730s, was eventually destroyed. How Plagues Shape the Landscape 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z The museum opened in 1940 in a huge mansion on 5,300 acres above the Columbia River, far from cities. Maryhill Museum gets $10 million expansion 2010-10-06T02:45:00Z So, too, is the view over the Columbia River to Portland. Best of the best: Author's 10 picks from new Washington ‘Classic Hikes’ guide 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z The Gorge Amphitheatre: People come from all over the world to hear music in this natural amphitheater on a bench overlooking the staggeringly beautiful Columbia River Gorge. 5 Seattle favorites: Where to hear the music 2014-05-11T04:00:00Z The Willamette River, which winds north nearly 190 miles from Eugene to Portland and into the Columbia River, has long been a hub of human activity. Following the Lead of the Diving Girl 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z In this book, Mercy confronts "an evil ... stirring in the depths of the Columbia River." Local books: The Long Way Home, bilingual children's books and new urban fantasy 2011-03-08T00:28:10Z The site, of course, is part of the attraction, with the main stage's backdrop of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. Sasquatch! Fest a heady brew of old and new 2011-05-31T01:08:05Z Last year, fellows largely worked with people in physical spaces — the poet laureate for Washington State traveled the length of the Columbia River hosting workshops about its ecological and historical significance, for instance. 23 Poets Laureate Receive Fellowships for Projects Around the U.S. 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z “The Columbia River is literally our livelihood,” said Ms. Miller, 45. For This Tribe, Saving a River Means Saving the Sturgeon 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z In his new novel, the attorney-turned-writer draws on a case he handled involving "a freighter captain accused of smuggling hashish down the Columbia River." Local books: Phillip Margolin's latest, an ode to trees and Amanda Knox 2010-05-28T21:50:00Z Claudia Castro Luna, the poet laureate for Washington State, is spending her year as a fellow conducting poetry readings along the Columbia River in partnership with other writers and local organizations. Mellon Foundation Grants $4.5 Million to Academy of American Poets 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z We were lingering at sunset beside the Columbia River, when Keith brought me a few heart-shaped rocks and said he loved me. Why I stopped dating the cop: Colin Kaepernick’s protest, the “liberal media” and the bunker mentality of police culture 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z The smelt return continues to intensify as state fisheries managers were expecting another strong run to the Columbia River, although not quite as large as last year’s return of close to 200 million smelt. Fishing report: Kelso offers huge run of smelt 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z She assisted sailing ships crossing the treacherous Columbia River bar, carried gold miners to Alaska, worked for the Navy in World War II and served the timber industry in the Pacific Northwest. Vintage vessels share MOHAI spotlight 2012-12-29T02:09:05Z The Columbia River Gorge area, with its waterfalls and hiking trails, was a great introduction. A family finds a magic kingdom in the Pacific Northwest 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Where to Stop: Standing on a stony cliff top, 700 feet above the Columbia River, Vista House is a historic rest stop that doubles as a memorial to Oregon Trail pioneers. These Are America's Best Road Trips 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z More good news for salmon anglers on the Columbia River! Buoy 10 catch limit for hatchery coho increases to three daily 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z The Buoy-10 salmon fishery at the Lower Columbia River mouth continues to produce fair to good action for coho. Buoy-10 still worth a trip this month for steady coho action 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z Take advantage of the great outdoors by driving, biking or hiking along the Historic Columbia River Highway for some magnificent waterfalls and other attractions, including a 10-foot-long Sturgeon named Herman. 5 things to do this weekend: hit the highway, adopt a pet and more 2016-06-03T04:00:00Z His boat wasn’t the only one scoring kings mainly to the south of the Columbia River mouth with other boats scoring catches as high as 300 chinook. Lots of salmon out in the ocean pasture means good fishing likely in months ahead 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z Juxtaposing the thumping beats of electronic music and the stunning vista of the Columbia River Gorge, this festival bring dozens of acts and DJs to Central Washington. A&E highlights: Tacoma’s taste, Capitol Hill’s pride and concerts in the barn 2013-06-19T23:17:32Z The Buoy-10 salmon fishery at the Lower Columbia River mouth has been fairly good overall, and depending on the location you’ll likely find coho or kings. Buoy-10 coho catches ramp up with a fair number of kings in the mix 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z On the night of June 10 at the majestic Gorge Amphitheater in George, Wash., on the lip of the Columbia River, the 79-year-old singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell played her first headlining show in 23 years. Joni Mitchell Finally Returned. Her Fans Were Waiting. 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The Missoula Floods some 14,000 years ago thrust the level of the Columbia River up 900 feet above its current height, stripping the hilly site and leaving shallow soil. Spring wildflowers add beauty on tour of Columbia River Gorge 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z Our kids heard one last story as we chugged down the scenic Columbia River. Chugging west on Amtrak, family-style 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z More good news related to the strong Upper Columbia River sockeye return is that the Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery will open this Saturday, July 19, one hour before official sunrise. Lake Wenatchee opens for sockeye fishing this Saturday 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Just across the border in Oregon the Sandy River a tributary of the Columbia River will be open for smelt on March 7 and March 15 from 6 a.m. to noon each day. Smelt dip-netting option still alive next month in Oregon's Sandy River 2015-02-22T05:00:00Z Northwestern Native Americans have caught salmon from the Columbia River for thousands of years. Native Americans caught salmon here for millennia. Now the world is hooked. 2017-04-08T04:00:00Z Here is the latest catch figures for the Lower Columbia River sport fishery by state Fish and Wildlife: Lower Columbia River sport fishery still producing a fair mix of salmon and steelhead 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Frontman Chris Cornell paced around the stage at first, taking it all in: The crowd, the gorgeous venue overlooking the Columbia River. Concert turns Gorge into gorgeous Soundgarden 2011-07-31T19:28:03Z Today, the Columbia River is more a chain of reservoirs, a reverse archipelago. For This Tribe, Saving a River Means Saving the Sturgeon 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z Unlike the Columbia River Gorge, an Oregon region with the potential for excellent wine and far more breathtaking scenery in every direction, the Applegate’s compelling attributes are mostly quiet and often unseen. The Applegate Valley Offers Oregon Winemakers a Quiet Place to Experiment 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z By the time you read this, there will be a new record return for Columbia River sockeye. State Fish and Wildlife Columbia River regional fishing reports 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z That’s how Barbara Robinson describes the sweeping panorama, laced by mist, of an undulating meadow, dotted with wildflowers, overlooking the majestic Columbia River. Spring wildflowers add beauty on tour of Columbia River Gorge 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z Smack dab in the middle, between Spokane and Seattle, was a little place called the Gorge, on the Columbia River in Grant County. Watershed Festival at the Gorge: a new country-music tradition? 2012-08-02T20:17:05Z The Buoy-10 salmon fishery at the Lower Columbia River mouth started off strong on Saturday’s opener as more than 2.6 million chinook and coho are predicted to enter the Big-C. Buoy-10 salmon fishery at Columbia River mouth starts off fairly strong 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z The much anticipated hype around the Buoy 10 salmon fishery at the Columbia River mouth lived up to early season expectations when it opened last Friday. Ocean summer salmon and tuna fisheries remain very productive 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z By the time you read this, there will be a new record return for Columbia River sockeye. State Fish and Wildlife Columbia River regional fishing reports 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z Pyle, a naturalist and author of 18 books, lives along a tributary of the Columbia River in southwest Washington. Enlightenment, happy marriage, butterflies and baseball 2014-05-05T19:13:57Z Cape Lookout was formed from the Columbia River Basalt flows that erupted from fissures in Eastern Oregon 15 million to 17 million years ago. Cape Lookout hike on Oregon coast ideal for whale watching 2015-04-11T04:00:00Z On December 1 and 2, a boat parade glides down the Columbia River, featuring yachts and other boats festooned with glowing lights. Exploring Washington during winter festival season | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Karen Janowitz, with Washington State University, recently mapped some of the prime land in Columbia River Basin, which includes the Tri-Cities, for solar projects. Proposal for WA’s largest wind-solar project shows challenges ahead 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Since then, he has represented Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes north and much of southeast Portland as well as western portions of Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. Oregon Democratic US Rep. Earl Blumenauer reflects on 27 years in Congress and what comes next 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z For that irrigation, we have the Columbia River, the second-largest river in the United States in volume of water flow, behind only the Mississippi. So you want to start a winery in WA? Here are lessons from those who did. 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Before building dams on the Columbia River, the U.S. guaranteed the tribes of the Pacific Northwest salmon forever. This billion-dollar plan to save salmon depends on a giant fish vacuum 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency have reportedly been doing algal bloom research on the Columbia River this year. ‘Unusually large’ toxic algal bloom covers stretch of Lower Snake River 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Friends of the Columbia Gorge, a conservation organization involved in all lawsuits against Zimmerly and Nutter, calls the mining operation the largest and longest-running violation in the Columbia River Gorge. Lawsuits over Columbia Gorge gravel pit slow after court denies review 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The northwestern pond turtles historically live in the Puget Sound lowlands and Columbia River Gorge. Feds propose protections for turtles that nearly went extinct in WA 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z President Biden on Wednesday called for abundant and healthy salmon runs in the Columbia River Basin, in a move long-awaited by conservationists and tribes around the region. President Biden calls for abundant salmon in Columbia, Snake rivers 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Abundant salmon and other game fish might once again swim in the Upper Columbia River Basin. Biden deal with tribes is a welcome step toward salmon restoration | Editorial 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z From Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River to Hoover Dam on the Colorado, reservoirs have fueled toxic algae blooms, increased evaporation and flooded land that was home to Native Americans for millennia. Is it worth sacrificing a healthy river to help preserve a safe planet? 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The Columbia River Gorge was designated a National Scenic Area by Congress in 1986, more than a decade after the Washington State Department of Natural Resources permitted mining on the site in 1972. Lawsuits over Columbia Gorge gravel pit slow after court denies review 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Richland holds a remembrance ceremony each Aug. 9 along the Columbia River for the bombing’s victims. Our nuclear legacy and the weight of history | Op-Ed 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z “The Army is excited to announce this partnership with Tribes in the Upper Columbia River Basin to collaborate and support their significant efforts in planning and studying reintroduction of salmon to the region,” Pinkham said. $200M pledged to return salmon to Upper Columbia Basin in Biden deal with tribes 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z For thousands of years, tribes fished the Upper Columbia River Basin. Biden deal with tribes is a welcome step toward salmon restoration | Editorial 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The Snake is one of many tributaries of the Columbia River, which collectively drain a quarter-million square miles — an area larger than France. Is it worth sacrificing a healthy river to help preserve a safe planet? 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z In 1993, the Columbia River Gorge Commission issued a development review for the gravel pit, which acted as a permit and came with several conditions for it to remain active. Lawsuits over Columbia Gorge gravel pit slow after court denies review 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Yellepit: This fire, discovered Sept. 1 about 14 miles southeast of Kennewick on the Columbia River, has burned 1,582 acres. Small fire near Vantage extinguished, Yakima River Canyon blazes grow 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The line was used to transport agricultural products and produce as a crucial connector to other mainlines down the Columbia River. Bridge consumed by Winona fire to be replaced 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Those tribes have been working on a decades-long project to bring fish back to the Upper Columbia River Basin. Biden deal with tribes is a welcome step toward salmon restoration | Editorial 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z In the Columbia River Basin, much of the attention has focused on four dams downstream of Hells Canyon, on a 100-mile stretch of the Lower Snake running across southern Washington. Is it worth sacrificing a healthy river to help preserve a safe planet? 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z In December 2021, the court decided that the defendants were the winning group in the lawsuits, including Friends of the Columbia River Gorge and residents living near the mining site. Lawsuits over Columbia Gorge gravel pit slow after court denies review 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The former University of Oregon player lives across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. Megan Khang takes Portland Classic lead in bid to win for second straight week 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Officials found Caspian terns infected with the bird flu along the lower Columbia River, the Port of Everett and Port of Tacoma, the health agency said. WA officials warn of bird flu outbreak in state park; more than 1,700 dead birds removed 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z A report published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in September 2022 found breaching essential to rebuilding the most at risk salmon runs in the Columbia River and Snake, the Columbia’s largest tributary. Dam removal still on table as settlement talks over Lower Snake River operations continue 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Northwest utilities are spoiling for a fight with Canada over an aspect of the Columbia River Treaty that sends power generated in the U.S. to British Columbia. NW utilities readying for high-voltage fight over Canada’s price for Columbia River power 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The public charter school, built in 1920 and located about 70 miles east of Portland, educates roughly 200 students in a picture-postcard building overlooking a bend of the Columbia River. Extreme Heat Threatens Student Health in Schools without Air-Conditioning 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Indigenous people have suffered through genocide, including loss of salmon central to people of the Columbia River. Columbia River Treaty: Include tribes 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Historically the species lives in the Puget Sound lowlands and the Columbia River Gorge, but for decades their numbers have been ravaged by the invasive frogs. These turtles nearly went extinct in WA. Now some live in a secret pond. 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Now, as the season winds down, the beloved newspaper published alongside the Columbia River is seeing what may be the best possible outcome. Family steps up to preserve Wahkiakum County newspaper | Brier Dudley 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z “The Columbia Basin Tribes have not been as involved in the negotiations as we expected, nor as involved as we asked,” wrote Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Chair Corinne Sams in an email. Canada, U.S. negotiate future of Columbia River in Seattle this week 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Negotiators representing federal, provincial and First Nation governments will gather this week in Seattle to continue efforts to modernize the Columbia River Treaty in the 18th round of negotiations. Modernize Columbia River Treaty to meet challenges ahead | Op-Ed 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Much of the rest is purchased from the Bonneville Power Administration, which sells the power generated from the dams in the Columbia River Basin. Climate change is making PNW hydropower less reliable 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Sauvie Island, the sprawling Columbia River island just outside of Portland, might best be known for its farmstands, pumpkin patches and nude beaches, but it’s also a perfect spot for a sunset. 10 places in Oregon to catch a sunset 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Nestled in the Columbia River Gorge in George, their commitment to concert-going is put to the test as they camp, sing and dance through multiple hot days and loud nights. What it’s like to camp at the Gorge for a concert: Readers tell all 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z A high-stakes negotiation between the U.S. and Canadian governments is underway in Seattle this week over the future management of the Columbia River. Canada, U.S. negotiate future of Columbia River in Seattle this week 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Taking this step would make the treaty a tool to restore and sustain the well-being of the Columbia River and its major sub-basins and to integrate river health with hydropower and flood protection. Modernize Columbia River Treaty to meet challenges ahead | Op-Ed 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Areas north of the Columbia River surrounding Dot Road are under a Level 3 order, meaning everyone needs to leave or has been evacuated. Newell Road fire 71% contained as evacuations continue 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Areas north of the Columbia River surrounding Dot Road are under a Level 3 order, meaning everyone needs to leave or has already been evacuated. Evacuations continue as Newell Road fire surpasses 61,000 acres 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Crews continued fighting the Newell Road fire by air and by ground in rural south-central Washington, just north of the Columbia River, amid dry weather and high wind gusts. Deer take refuge near wind turbines as fire scorches Washington state land 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z For 60 years, the Columbia River Treaty has guided how water from British Columbia flows downstream in Washington and Oregon, for flood control and hydropower. Canada, U.S. negotiate future of Columbia River in Seattle this week 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Portland and the scattered rural towns represented by British Columbia’s Local Governments Committee are about as far apart on the Columbia River as it is possible to be. Modernize Columbia River Treaty to meet challenges ahead | Op-Ed 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The chilly waters of the Columbia River were tapped to cool nuclear reactors, and the site was far from prying eyes in population centers. The untold story of the Manhattan Eight: FBI’s secret spying on Hanford women 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z Calhoun was released from the Columbia River Correctional Institution on July 22, 2021, almost one year before his projected release date, the Oregon Department of Corrections said Friday. Man linked to deaths of 4 women in Oregon reportedly assaulted one earlier, victim’s father says 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, other radioactive substances billowed from smokestacks, flowed from the reactors into the Columbia River and were buried or released in the surrounding countryside. 'Oppenheimer' and what it misses about Hanford | Op-Ed 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Since the upstream dams generate Columbia River hydropower downstream, the treaty stipulates that electricity must be shared 50/50 with Canada, the so-called Canadian Entitlement. Canada, U.S. negotiate future of Columbia River in Seattle this week 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Columbia River Treaty issues are many and complex, so there is much to renegotiate. Modernize Columbia River Treaty to meet challenges ahead | Op-Ed 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z One of the victims was Charity Lynn Perry, 24, whose body was discovered April 24 in a state park along the Columbia River Gorge. Mothers hope for answers as authorities announce ‘person of interest’ in deaths of 4 women in Oregon 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z This river canyon runs 80 miles along the Columbia River’s Washington and Oregon boundaries, forming a protected space for rugged recreation. A mini, flower-filled getaway to Lynden | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z There, on the banks of the Columbia River north of Richland, thousands of construction workers — including, after the war, my grandfather — built the world’s first large-scale nuclear reactors. 'Oppenheimer' and what it misses about Hanford | Op-Ed 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Highway 14 remains closed in the Columbia River Gorge for a stretch west of White Salmon due to the Tunnel Five fire. Tunnel Five fire 80% contained, evacuation levels reduced 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Sen. Maria Cantwell on Friday visited the site of a destructive fire burning in the Columbia River Gorge. Inslee, Cantwell visit site of destructive Columbia Gorge wildfire 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z She told the crowd she had just come from the Tunnel Five fire burning in the Columbia River Gorge. WA prison workers tout education, work programs in fight to keep facility open 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The unmistakable vistas overlooking this stretch of the Columbia River, set against a 500-foot basalt cliff, imprint an image that’s hard to forget. Columba River views on display at newly released luxury homes | Provided by Crescent Ridge 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Resources on the fire include 39 engines, 10 crews, five helicopters and four single-engine air tankers that are dropping water on the fire from the Columbia River. Wildfire in WA near Columbia River Gorge grows slowly, still at 5% containment 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Hot, windy conditions in the afternoon helped fuel the fire’s spread throughout a hillside community overlooking State Route 14, and the Columbia River, which divides Washington and Oregon, fire officials said. Quick-Moving Wildfire in Washington Threatens Homes and Residents 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z People recreating or boating in the Columbia River in this area should use extreme caution and avoid areas with working aircraft. Skamania County wildfire grows to 315 acres 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z The fire began near Highway 14 in Underwood, an unincorporated community along the Columbia River. Evacuation ordered in Skamania County as wildfire reaches 75 acres 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Crescent Ridge was carefully laid out to ensure protected views looking west across the Columbia River, and each home takes full advantage of this highly coveted, yet hard-to-find treat for the eyes. Columba River views on display at newly released luxury homes | Provided by Crescent Ridge 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The oldest of the tanks are prone to leaking waste into the ground, where it will move toward the Columbia River once it reaches groundwater. At Hanford, world’s largest radioactive-waste melter is fired up again 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z This river canyon runs 80 miles along the Columbia River’s Washington and Oregon boundaries, forming a protected space for rugged recreation and picturesque panoramas along forest service lands. Two Washington state farm-fresh road trips | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The Grant County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday it received a report of a shooting shortly before 8:30 p.m. at the venue near the small city of George, alongside the Columbia River in Central Washington. 2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting at The Gorge during electronic music festival 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z It headed toward the Columbia River, burning Russian olive trees and brush. Benton County wildfires burning more than 1,000 acres as wind fans flames 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z In 2024, owners and their guests will be able to take a dip in the new pool and soak year-round in the outdoor spa, both overlooking the Columbia River. Columba River views on display at newly released luxury homes | Provided by Crescent Ridge 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z That changed Saturday night, when the 79-year-old singer and songwriter headlined the Gorge Amphitheatre on the banks of the Columbia River in Washington state. The 8 best moments we saw at the historic Joni Mitchell concert at the Gorge 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z More than 15 billion seeds are being cultivated in nurseries like BFI Native Seeds, a Moses Lake farm irrigated by the Columbia River. The massive dam removal on the Klamath may save salmon but can’t solve the West’s water crisis 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z That’s set to change Saturday night, when the 79-year-old singer and songwriter headlines the Gorge Amphitheatre on the banks of the Columbia River in Washington state. Joni Mitchell at the Gorge: Live updates from her first full concert in 20 years 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z It is the standout feature on Beverly’s Shore Drive, a nondescript row of homes set against the stunning backdrop of Sentinel Gap, where the Columbia River carved through Saddle Mountain during ice age floods. This tiny WA house along the Columbia River is out of this world 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the sparkling Columbia River, just north of Portland, Vancouver is a vibrant destination city in Washington for outdoor adventure. Outdoor family fun awaits in Vancouver, WA | Provided by Visit Vancouver WA 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Cleaning out the underground tanks that were leaching poisonous waste toward the Columbia River just six miles away and somehow stabilizing it for permanent disposal presented one of the most complex chemical problems ever encountered. A Poisonous Cold War Legacy That Defies a Solution 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z A proposed hydropower facility near the Columbia River that would have unavoidable impacts on a culturally significant site for the Yakama Nation cleared one key regulatory hurdle this week. Proposed pumped-storage energy project on sacred Yakama Nation site gets key permit 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The mill treats its own wastewater before discharging it to the Columbia River under a permit with the state agency. Eastern Washington paper mill idled, hundreds of workers laid off 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z A 2016 oil train derailment caused a fire in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. Rail-safety bill with stricter rules passes out of Senate committee 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The 5,300-acre site sits far above the Columbia River, offering overwhelming panoramic landscapes outdoors and fascinating exhibits indoors. Road trip to White Salmon, Washington | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z But the problem is urgent, given the risk of radionuclides contaminating the Columbia River, a vital lifeline for cities, farms, tribes and wildlife in two states. A Poisonous Cold War Legacy That Defies a Solution 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z It would draw water from a pool off the Columbia River. Proposed pumped-storage energy project on sacred Yakama Nation site gets key permit 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Oregon is right there, across the Columbia River. Oregon tells a cautionary tale about drugs, but we’re not listening 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z Both residents and newcomers alike are coming together with a shared excitement for summer on the Columbia River. Vibrant, modern community overlooks Columbia River | Provided by Crescent Ridge 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Communities and wild spaces bordering the Columbia River’s northern lip provide expansive views, spring wildflowers, warmer temps, and dozens of mild-weather activities before the summer crowds arrive. Road trip to the Columbia River Gorge: Resorts and recreation | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The river has been identified as a critical watershed for recovery for Lower Columbia River Chinook salmon. $60 million coming to WA for salmon recovery 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z From Puget Sound to the Palouse, the Cascades to the Columbia River, great things happen for everyone when you give what you can. Get that ‘giving’ feeling with a donation during GiveBIG | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Oregon lawmakers are working to come up with $1 billion to replace the Interstate Bridge over the Columbia River, matching the commitment made by Washington last year. OR drafts $1B plan for new I-5 bridge over Columbia River 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z However, Tracy Wilson, Pasco’s executive director of special education, says Columbia River Elementary School in Pasco also has an inclusive playground. Elementary playground in Pasco recognized as one of most inclusive in U.S. 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z This river canyon runs 80 miles along the Columbia River’s Washington and Oregon boundaries. Road trip to the Columbia River Gorge: Resorts and recreation | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z An expected low return of spring Chinook to the entire Snake River basin this year is expected to constrain fishing for hatchery spring Chinook in the Columbia River. WA bills unveiled to save Snake River dams 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Salmon season is expected to open as usual north of Cape Falcon, including in the Columbia River and off Washington’s coast. California, Oregon face salmon fishing ban amid low stocks 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Back then, the Columbia River Crossing project’s cost was estimated at $3.4 billion, with the states putting up $450 million each. OR drafts $1B plan for new I-5 bridge over Columbia River 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z New warnings on eating some catches from the Columbia River have been issued by the Washington state Department of Health. Don’t eat too many of these Columbia River fish, WA officials say 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Head south to the Western Columbia River Gorge for a sneak peek of spring and summer. Road trip to the Columbia River Gorge: Resorts and recreation | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z This idea that taxes for government stuff are “thievery” is a rising populist ideology that extends far beyond this one county on the banks of the Columbia River. What’s the matter with Wahkiakum? 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z During the first crucial weeks of the winter harvest, much of Washington’s fleet is concentrated in a 38-mile stretch of water north of the Columbia River. Crossing the perilous Willapa Bay bar holds a steep cost 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Northern pikeminnows, a native species that has flourished since the installation of dams throughout the Columbia River basin, eat millions of salmon and steelhead while the fish swim to and from the Pacific Ocean. ‘Hired gun’ federal agency kills 100,000 animals in WA every year 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z For all of the Columbia River, the recommended limit for eating lamprey, a culturally important food for tribes, is now no more than four meals per month for adults. Don’t eat too many of these Columbia River fish, WA officials say 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z This 433-student district on the Columbia River hasn’t been able to pass a school bond — the main way that school districts raise money for building and repairing schools — for 22 years. The next McCleary? Tiny district with decaying school buildings sues WA state 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Triggering the heavy precipitation is a low-pressure system west of the Columbia River offshore of the Pacific Northwest. Parts of California face ‘flooding emergency’ as storm kills at least 2 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z “It’s fish-or-go-hungry insanity. That area is so compressed that the crab are sucked up pretty fast,” said Dale Beasley, a retired crabber and president of the Columbia River Crab Fishermen’s Association. Crossing the perilous Willapa Bay bar holds a steep cost 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Two of those tanks are currently leaking, their waste making its way toward groundwater supplies that could eventually reach the Columbia River. The nuclear "war" in Ukraine may not be the one we expect 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The Department of Health’s concern is the PCB and mercury levels found in tissue of lamprey as shown by data from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. Don’t eat too many of these Columbia River fish, WA officials say 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z The first thing you see on I-5 after crossing the Columbia River from Oregon is the amount of litter next to the “Welcome to Washington” sign. Rant & Rave: Diligence at the post office 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z In many ways, the Columbia River Bar, which has no markers but the surf and breakers that surround it, has shaped this entire corner of America. In a Treacherous Corner of Washington, a Classroom With 40-Foot Waves 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Sturgeon in the lower Columbia River aren’t facing extinction but may face the risk of becoming a dwindling population if current trends persist. Sturgeon numbers sinking in Columbia River 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Proponents of Senate Bill 5297 laud its focus to conserve salmon and steelhead runs in the Columbia River basin, 13 stocks of which are listed under the Endangered Species Act. Days of gill-netting on lower Columbia River may be numbered 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z The other change announced Thursday was for sturgeon caught in the Columbia River downstream from the Bonneville Dam. Don’t eat too many of these Columbia River fish, WA officials say 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z In 2018, Congress approved a change in the Marine Mammal Protection Act to allow for sea lions to be killed in a portion of the Columbia River to reduce predation on salmon and steelhead. Sea lions, seals might be hampering WA salmon recovery. What can be done? 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z “They definitely have some ice in their veins,” said another student, Petty Officer Second Class Brock Kler, 24, who was born and raised in Oregon near the Columbia River. In a Treacherous Corner of Washington, a Classroom With 40-Foot Waves 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z A new state report shows that woes threatening the lower Columbia River sturgeon population continue, with meager spawning success downstream from Bonneville Dam. Sturgeon numbers sinking in Columbia River 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Martin argued that the legislation would jettison the Columbia River Interstate Compact, a bistate agreement between Washington and Oregon that manages commercial fishing on the lower Columbia River. Days of gill-netting on lower Columbia River may be numbered 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Smith also loved to sail, frequently taking friends out on the Columbia River, traveling to the San Juan Islands and maintaining a 35-foot sailboat in retirement. AP photographer Jack Smith, who shot Mount St. Helens, dies 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z In the highly altered Columbia River basin, managers including tribes and Washington and Oregon state fish and wildlife officials have permanently removed 380 California and Steller’s sea lions. Sea lions, seals might be hampering WA salmon recovery. What can be done? 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z One of the most challenging water-rescue training programs in the world is run by the Coast Guard on the Columbia River when the conditions are at their roughest. In a Treacherous Corner of Washington, a Classroom With 40-Foot Waves 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Historical overharvest in the late 1800s collapsed sturgeon abundance in the lower Columbia River, which remained limited into the following century. Sturgeon numbers sinking in Columbia River 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Bruce Polley, Coastal Conservation Association Oregon vice president, expects to see legislation in Oregon’s legislative session proposing a buyback program for Oregon-issued Columbia River licenses. Days of gill-netting on lower Columbia River may be numbered 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z In early January 1862, storms delivered 10 feet of rain from the Columbia River to the Mexican border. Opinion | Flooding in California has been worse before — and likely will be again 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z And efforts to haze sea lions in the Columbia River with firecrackers, seal bombs and recordings of orca calls failed. Sea lions, seals might be hampering WA salmon recovery. What can be done? 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z State borders have been modified before – Washington and Oregon tweaked their state line in 1958 to accommodate a shift in the Columbia River. Orr-a-gone? Greater Idaho looks to state legislatures to take up drive to add rural Oregon to Idaho 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Art Martin, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Columbia River section manager, said Bonneville Dam alters sturgeon’s rocky riverine habitats and upstream movement, dislocating populations and dynamics throughout the basin. Sturgeon numbers sinking in Columbia River 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z His job: To write songs to win public support for damming the Columbia River to produce inexpensive electricity. Woody Guthrie’s rented flat in Portland for sale as local legacy endures 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Initially the system is expected to take 2.93 million gallons of Columbia River water to fill the reservoirs, according to the Yakamas, and then 1.27 million gallons each year to offset evaporation and leakage. Clean energy project clashes with important Yakama site 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z One person died in an accident on Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge on Tuesday when a semi-truck collided with their SUV. Pacific Northwest braces for freezing temperatures 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The company’s water use is poised to continue soaring in the years ahead, as Google has plans for two more data centers along the Columbia River. Google’s water use is soaring in The Dalles, records show, with two more data centers to come 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z A proposed bridge across the Columbia River between Vancouver and Portland just got a lot more expensive. Rising costs, Oregon sloth demand a shrewd study of new I-5 bridge 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z In about five decades, the Columbia River and watersheds in the southeast could see August stream temperatures top 69 degrees. Climate change could make WA streams too hot for fish, report shows 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Dams in the Columbia River provide over half of the Pacific Northwest’s electricity, but they also decimated flourishing native salmon and steelhead runs. Clean energy project clashes with important Yakama site 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Planners previously estimated the bridge would cost up to $4.8 billion, but that estimate was based on the failed Columbia River Crossing project. WA-Oregon Interstate Bridge could cost nearly $3B more than previously estimated 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Though it sits along the Columbia River, it’s in a meteorologically dry region, with less than half the annual rainfall Portland receives 80 miles downstream. Google’s water use is soaring in The Dalles, records show, with two more data centers to come 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z We watch the weather and look forward to being behind the wheel as the magnificent Columbia River Gorge fills the windshield. Advice | Add these 3 scenic cities to your Pacific Northwest itinerary However, my near ancestors likely did get a chance to observe something no one in this century will ever see: the wild Columbia River teeming with millions of salmon. Climate change has come to town 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Cooper, the man responsible for the 1971 plane hijacking in the Pacific Northwest, and the ransom cash is still buried along the Columbia River. New movies in Seattle-area theaters this week: ‘Empire of Light,’ ‘Spoiler Alert’ 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z A new Interstate Bridge is considered a critical link between Oregon and Washington across the Columbia River. WA-Oregon Interstate Bridge could cost nearly $3B more than previously estimated 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z And to the south, Skamania Lodge gives central access to the Columbia River Gorge with relaxing luxury lodge rooms. Make the most of winter recreation in Washington | Provided by State of Washington Tourism 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Or pedal an electric-assist bike along the scenic Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail and beyond to Mosier with Sol Rides. Advice | Add these 3 scenic cities to your Pacific Northwest itinerary The 1896 home with sweeping views of the Columbia River flowing into the Pacific Ocean was listed in November with an asking price of nearly $1.7 million. Fan buying famed ‘Goonies’ house in Oregon, listed for $1.7M 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z In 1992, despite two decades of improving water quality under the Clean Water Act, an EPA study found chemicals embedded in carp from the Columbia River. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The project wants to take millions of gallons out of the Columbia River and permanently destruct an irreplaceable sacred site to our people. Goldendale energy project: Destruction of sacred sites is unacceptable 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z The restored private residence with cinematic significance and views of the Pacific Ocean meeting the Columbia River is for sale. ‘Goonies’ house for sale in Astoria; see what the fan favorite looks like now 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Those passages are captured in two worthwhile local museums: the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and the Clatsop County Historical Society’s Heritage Museum. Advice | Add these 3 scenic cities to your Pacific Northwest itinerary Communities are also working to keep salmon from going extinct in the Columbia River Basin in the Pacific Northwest. Indigenous Voters, Gaining Influence, Look to Mobilize 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z It is the most money ever dedicated to reducing Columbia River contamination. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z It is along the Columbia River Gorge, 100 miles east of Portland and 100 miles west of Pendleton. Small-town Oregon mayor arrested in alleged Halloween road rage shooting 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z “We have kind of a local issue here, the Columbia River crossing,” Kent explained to the national show the War Room, hosted by former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. Antifa on the train? How the GOP is making new rules for political speech 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Groundwater contaminated with chromium is pumped up, cleaned and returned to the ground before it enters the Columbia River, about 300 yards from the K Reactors. Plutonium reactor in Eastern WA encased in steel to protect river 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z And that can be on the order of days in some of the major plants in the Columbia River Basin. The West’s biggest source of renewable energy depends on water. Will it survive the drought? 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Based on these conversations, the reporters developed a preliminary methodology to test salmon for toxics in a stretch of the Columbia River. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z “We’re going to have fish back in this river because of them, largely,” said G. Thomas Tebb, the director of the Office of the Columbia River at the Washington State Department of Ecology. As Snowmelt Becomes Uncertain, Grit and Tradition Prevail 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z In the West, low to moderate color is prevalent in the Columbia River Basin as well as in the mountainous terrain of Wyoming and the Rockies. Drought is dulling fall foliage, but there are still vibrant pockets 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z She has also kept environmental restoration in Puget Sound and the Columbia River Basin a priority. The truth about Patty Murray: Plenty to show for 30 years in Senate 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z Even minor changes to the flow regime in the Columbia River are not going to greatly impact how much power can be generated from those plants. The West’s biggest source of renewable energy depends on water. Will it survive the drought? 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z But surveys show members of some tribes in the Columbia River Basin on average eat twice as much fish as the agency's recommended eight monthly servings. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The powerful winds that blow up the Columbia River attract windsurfers from around the world. As Snowmelt Becomes Uncertain, Grit and Tradition Prevail 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Or just stroll along the historic homes of Officer’s Row in downtown Vancouver or Columbia River Waterfront Renaissance Trail. Find fall color: 5 great leaf-peeping WA road trips | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Sen. Patty Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee had in mind when they recently released recommendations for a comprehensive salmon solution in the Columbia River Basin. Make salmon restoration a policy and budget priority 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z But a catastrophic flood wiped out the development along the Columbia River in May 1948. Portland is still the whitest big city in America 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Other states that share the Columbia River or its tributaries were slow to follow suit. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Peering from 20,000 feet, I could make out the turns of the Columbia River as it meandered down from Canada. Even Smokey the Bear can’t save us 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z For a day trip, visit the Columbia River Gorge, where autumn’s maple-heavy displays frame sheer, wall-like basalt cliffs and numerous waterfalls and line the vast Columbia River. Find fall color: 5 great leaf-peeping WA road trips | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z “I’m so grateful we got to a solution here,” said Capt. Scott Jackson, commander of Coast Guard Sector Columbia River. Sunken ships, derelict boats get new political attention in Oregon 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Forest Service fish biologist in Corvallis, Oregon, has modeled danger that fire poses to spring Chinook salmon and bull trout in Washington’s Wenatchee River system feeding the Columbia River. Climate-fueled wildfires worsen danger for struggling fish 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z "That needs to happen," Soscia, the agency's Columbia River coordinator, said. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z “We’ve had conversations with the native tribal governments here, and they are absolutely 100 percent opposed to us digging this 50-foot deep, 200-foot wide trench in the bottom of the Columbia River,” said Johnson. Why alternative Interstate 5 Bridge replacement ideas won’t work 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z A biologist tagged a few lamprey there — and at least one later turned up at Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River. How Northwest tribes are leading the push to restore eel-like lampreys 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Located on the Columbia River, the waterfront is one of Vancouver’s top attractions. Savor fall’s flavors in Vancouver, WA | Provided by Visit Vancouver WA 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Later, he supported the development of the Astoria Riverwalk and was a longtime chair of the Lower Columbia River Fish Recovery Board, according to his obituary. Pacific Northwest conservationist Bill Dygert dies at 71 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Given an average Columbia River tribal diet, according to recent surveys commissioned by the EPA, the risk is as much as five times higher than what the EPA considers sufficiently protective of public health. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Drawing mostly on nearby hydroelectric projects on the Columbia River, power sold by the Umatilla Electric Cooperative emitted just 3% as much carbon as the statewide average. Amazon’s eastern Oregon expansion sends carbon emissions soaring 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z But fire activity has picked up amid high temperatures, strong winds and low humidity – gusts near the Columbia River Gorge have topped 50 mph. How much longer smoke will hang around Seattle area 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Before the Manhattan Project, the secret U.S. plan that produced the first nuclear weapons, Richland was a village of about 250 people who had settled to farm next to the Columbia River. A Proud Nuclear Town Grapples With How to Remember the Bomb 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Hood corridor and foothills, the Columbia River Gorge, Silverdale/Corbett and Silver Falls, the utility company says. Oregon utilities start shutting off power as winds worsen fire danger 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z But for Columbia River tribes, fish are also a cultural fixture, present at every ceremony. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The Bonneville Power Administration allocates energy generated by Columbia River dams to utilities throughout the region based on historical demand and other factors. Amazon’s eastern Oregon expansion sends carbon emissions soaring 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Weather models are projecting sustained winds speeds around 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the Columbia River Gorge. Wind, storms could spread wildfires in Oregon this week 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z With the problems too expensive to fix, the Coast Guard built new housing units across the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. First woman commandant steers a U.S. Coast Guard in transition 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z “Everyone can’t get everything what they want,” said Thomas Tebb, director of the Columbia River office of the state Department of Ecology. Climate Change Is Ravaging the Colorado River. There’s a Model to Avert the Worst. 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z Damming the Columbia River destroyed tribal fishing grounds and, along with habitat loss and overfishing, drove many salmon populations to near extinction, wiping some out entirely. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Two derelict vessels will be removed from the Columbia River in Oregon this month because they are discharging oil into the river and pose a collision hazard, according to a statement from the Coast Guard. Derelict vessels in Columbia River will be removed, Coast Guard says 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Sen. Patty Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee’s draft report released in June represents a pivotal moment in the salmon recovery effort in the Columbia River Basin. Salmon recovery: ‘A pivotal moment’ 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z During her recent visit, Fagan made a brief boat trip around the Columbia River mouth aboard one of the vessels that had gone through the shipyard. First woman commandant steers a U.S. Coast Guard in transition 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Bill Arthur, the chairman of the Sierra Club’s Snake/Columbia River Salmon Campaign, said the question was never whether the dams should be replaced but how quickly it needed to be done. Breaching Dams ‘Must Be an Option’ to Save Salmon, Washington Democrats Say 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Continually poor and declining salmon numbers have prompted the White House to acknowledge an environmental justice crisis in the Columbia River Basin. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The boats are two of the 129 abandoned ships scattered up and down the Columbia River. Derelict vessels in Columbia River will be removed, Coast Guard says 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z “It’s been a priority for the state of Washington to address leaking tanks in a way that protects nearby communities and the Columbia River,” said Ecology Department Director Laura Watson. Deal reached to address 2 leaking nuclear waste tanks 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Four dams were built on the Lower Snake River — the Columbia River’s largest tributary — the last completed in 1975. Inslee, Murray come out against near-term Lower Snake River dam removal 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z While the New Deal resulted in some environmental improvements, it also inaugurated a number of massive infrastructural projects, such as the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, that came with grave environmental consequences. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z David Farrer, an Oregon Health Authority toxicologist who also reviewed the results, said the agency would coordinate with state environmental regulators and the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission about additional testing or potential advisories. The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish — but the fish they have pose toxic risks 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z Multnomah Falls is Oregon’s tallest waterfall and one of the state’s most popular attractions located in the Columbia River Gorge. Hiker dies in fall at Oregon’s Multnomah Falls 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Stretching 90 feet over the Columbia River, the Grant Street Pier was designed by renowned public artist Larry Kirkland and is a peaceful spot to take in the scenery and watch the sailboats go by. Keep summer vibes alive with a family getaway to Vancouver, WA | Provided by Visit Vancouver WA 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z From its headwaters in British Columbia where the Rocky Mountains crest, the Columbia River flows south into Washington state and then westward and into the Pacific Ocean at its mouth near Astoria, Oregon. Columbia River’s salmon are at the core of ancient religion 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z The wild fish have high genetic diversity — a rarity in the Columbia River Basin, Scott Brandt, fisheries biologist at Boise National Forest, told the Statesman. ‘If they can’t make it, none of them will.’ These Idaho salmon may hold key to survival 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z The federal government has been sued five times over its failed attempts to save salmon in the Columbia River basin, and for violating longstanding treaties with the Nez Perce, Yakama and Umatilla tribes. Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Connect with nature in five Columbia River Gorge adventures: above trees, in the forest, below a river, through sips of local wine and a dip in the hot springs. Summer is halfway over. What you need to know to plan a late-summer Pacific Northwest vacation 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Located on the Columbia River, Vancouver’s waterfront is one of the city’s prime attractions, and it’s easy to see why. Keep summer vibes alive with a family getaway to Vancouver, WA | Provided by Visit Vancouver WA 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Just below the confluence with the Snake River, the Columbia’s largest tributary, the river turns through the Cascade Mountain Range, carving out the Columbia River Gorge. Columbia River’s salmon are at the core of ancient religion 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z I had driven through the Columbia River Gorge once before, on a road trip from Pullman to Bend, Oregon. 5 stops to make to connect with nature in the Columbia River Gorge 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z The Biden administration stopped short of endorsing the findings but said it was reviewing all of the information to determine long-term goals for the Columbia River basin. Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z The long-running court battle over federal management of the Columbia River hydrosystem, launched more than 25 years ago, would remain on hold under an agreement announced Thursday by the federal Interior Department. New deal seeks to extend truce in court battle over Columbia River salmon 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Kids will absolutely love the Waterfront Park, an urban oasis that features easy walking trails, bike paths, interactive water activities, a picnic area, sculptures and one of the best views of Columbia River. Keep summer vibes alive with a family getaway to Vancouver, WA | Provided by Visit Vancouver WA 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Now a fish biologist for Yakama Fisheries, Harvey says what keeps her up at night is the “race to harness green energy” that has brought multinational corporations to the Columbia River. Columbia River’s salmon are at the core of ancient religion 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z The final stretch of the drive is worth the uneventful stretches of Interstate 5 en route, as you follow along the Columbia River, under tree canopies, alongside viewpoints and up and over various elevations. 5 stops to make to connect with nature in the Columbia River Gorge 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z But they have shrunk the Chinook salmon population in the Columbia River basin of the Pacific Northwest, since the fish struggle to migrate and therefore reproduce. Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z In a Thursday statement, the Interior Department called the stay “an important step” to charting a path forward for the operation of the Columbia River Basin dams. New deal seeks to extend truce in court battle over Columbia River salmon 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z The Vantage Highway fire, which had been pushing toward the Columbia River, has changed direction. Thunderstorms could ramp up WA wildfire season, officials warn 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Darrell remembers first going to the Atomic Cup, now called the Columbia Cup, in 1968, the second edition of the race held on the Columbia River. Strong family disrupting unlimited hydroplane racing with two boats that can help keep the sport alive 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z It’s the perfect way to cap a nature-filled trip through the Columbia River Gorge. 5 stops to make to connect with nature in the Columbia River Gorge 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z Each time, their chance of survival is reduced by 10 percent, according to Tucker Jones, the program manager for Ocean Salmon and Columbia River Fisheries at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Things got rough on the Columbia River for the unlimited hydroplanes. OL Reign rally from 2-0deficit vs. Angel City for first road win of season 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Double Mountain Brewery, about an hour’s drive east of Portland on the Columbia River in Hood River, Oregon, serves pizza with its beers — but only if temperatures cooperate. Pacific Northwest restaurants struggle as temperatures spike 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z Especially hot will be the Columbia River Basin, where hot air pouring into the valley will experience even greater downsloping. Heat to wane in Northeast as Pacific Northwest prepares to roast 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z There is much more trust this time around than with the failed Columbia River Crossing, says Portland’s Metro Councilor Shirley Craddick, one of the few elected officials who has worked on both projects. Partners in Interstate 5 Bridge project come with caveats 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z “Getting together and rebuilding out salmon for children’s children is something that we need to do because salmon recovery is important to the survival of the Columbia River basin as a whole,” she said. Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z She directed tens of millions of dollars over the years for environmental restoration in Puget Sound and the Columbia River Basin. The Times recommends: Patty Murray for U.S. Senate 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z In areas where salmon must travel upstream to spawn, such as along the Columbia River in Washington and Oregon, the dams block their way. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The inset map shows the approximate extent of the 17 to 14 Ma Columbia River Basalts, with the location of the photo shown as a star. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The 16 timbers, in various shapes and sizes, were taken to the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, Ore., where they will be properly dried out and preserved. Timbers From 17th-Century Shipwreck Recovered Off Oregon Coast 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Thirteen species of salmon and steelhead trout are listed as threatened or endangered in the Columbia River basin, an area that includes parts of Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana and British Columbia. Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z At that time, the Columbia River basin teemed with more than 17 million fish each year. The future of the Lower Snake River Dams: Do the right thing for salmon, tribes and communities 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Sockeye salmon are returning to the Columbia River at numbers far higher than predicted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, bringing expanded fishing opportunities this summer. Sockeye salmon are returning to the Columbia River for the highest count in a decade 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Before white settlers descended upon the lower Columbia River, the floodplains at Steigerwald Lake were rich habitat for salmon, waterfowl, amphibians and other animals. Wildlife, visitors and floodwaters return to WA refuge, open after 2-year closure 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z While some Western Washington crabbing areas, like the South Coast / Pacific Ocean and Columbia River have yearlong crabbing seasons, the season starts July 1 in most Puget Sound areas. Puget Sound crabbing begins July 1 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Fifteen tribes from the Columbia River basin entered into legally binding treaties with the United States in the mid-19th century. Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z According to media reports, they were earlier married by a priest on the banks of the Columbia River. James Mattis, former Trump defense secretary, marries tech entrepreneur in Las Vegas ceremony 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z As a result, fishery managers determined that sockeye fishing can open, starting July 1, on portions of the lower Columbia River, and daily fishing limits may also increase in certain areas. Sockeye salmon are returning to the Columbia River for the highest count in a decade 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Maley, an Oregon State University Extension Agent, and Aamodt, a resident of the small Columbia River town of Arlington, are both involved in Mormon cricket outreach and surveying efforts in the area. ‘Biblical’ insect swarms spur Oregon push to fight pests 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z The Corps of Engineers has to approve the permits because work will be done near the Columbia River diking system and in and around wetlands, Bennett added. Cleanup of former Reynolds Metals site in Longview could begin in 2023 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z Representative Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington State, said removing the dams would affect his constituents economically more than any others living around the Columbia River basin. Plaintiffs in Long Fight Over Endangered Salmon Hope a Resolution Is Near 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Situated south of the Columbia River with the mighty Willamette to the west, it spans 32 acres and features a spring-fed duck pond, running trails, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and a playground. Sobering lessons in untying the knot of a homeless crisis 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z For more details about daily limits along the Columbia River, visit: st.news/ColumbiaFishing. Sockeye salmon are returning to the Columbia River for the highest count in a decade 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z In “Drafting” the characters have this beautiful, cathartic drive over Snoqualmie Pass and through the Columbia River Gorge. Spokane author Jess Walter on writing short stories, his working-class roots and his hometown 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z South of the Columbia River in an industrial section of north Portland, not far from Delta Park’s bustling soccer and softball complex, another RV encampment lines a side street that juts off the main drag. 'Not safe anymore': Portland confronts the limits of its support for homeless services 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The Lower Snake River is the largest tributary of the Columbia River. Removing Lower Snake River dams offers best chance for salmon recovery — at steep price, report says 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Farris, 51, has spent much of her adult life in Oregon, and has vivid memories of this area alongside the lumbering Columbia River when it was pristine, a place for quiet walks. Sobering lessons in untying the knot of a homeless crisis 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z The Bonneville Power Administration was created in the 1930s to sell hydroelectric power generated on the Columbia River. A factory wants to reopen making ‘green’ aluminum. Now it just needs clean energy. 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z From Goldendale, a steep descent opens up expansive, unforgettable panoramas of the Columbia River Gorge’s gentle folds and soaring plateaus. 5 scenic motorcycle rides perfect for summertime in the Pacific Northwest | Provided by Snoqualmie Casino 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Situated south of the Columbia River with the mighty Willamette to the west, it spans 32 acres and features a spring-fed duck pond, running trails, tennis courts, horseshoe pits and a playground. 'Not safe anymore': Portland confronts the limits of its support for homeless services 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The four dams built on the Lower Snake were the last built in the Federal Columbia River Power System, with Lower Granite, the inland-most dam on the Lower Snake River, completed in 1975. Removing Lower Snake River dams offers best chance for salmon recovery — at steep price, report says 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z South of the Columbia River in an industrial section of north Portland, not far from Delta Park's bustling soccer and softball complex, another RV encampment lines a side street that juts off the main drag. Sobering lessons in untying the knot of a homeless crisis 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Projections suggest flows on the Columbia River, tied in part to snowpack in the Canadian Rockies, will be higher on average. What’s in store for Eastern WA as water becomes more scarce throughout the West? 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Senjijextee, which does not have an origin provided in the dictionary, describes a Salishan people of the Columbia River Valley, according to The New York Times. Word with Northwest ties stumps at national spelling bee 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Farris, 51, has spent much of her adult life in Oregon and has vivid memories of this area alongside the lumbering Columbia River when it was pristine, a place for quiet walks. 'Not safe anymore': Portland confronts the limits of its support for homeless services 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The state of Washington, for instance, canceled an export terminal that would have shipped coal to Asia but lead to “irreparable and unavoidable harm” to the Columbia River, according to state regulators. Undoing Trump, EPA to empower states and tribes to oppose pipelines 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Highway 14 takes riders along the north side of the stunning Columbia River Gorge. 5 scenic, winding WA motorcycle routes, and how to stay safe on them 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z Located in a former schoolhouse underneath soaring Columbia River bluffs, this hotel has a biblio-hippie vibe. Stay off the beaten path this summer at these 8 unique Pacific Northwest locales 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The Coast Guard ordered the Tai Honesty to stay moored near the Columbia River port until a dozen new crew had been brought in as replacements, Clark said. From Longview to Tanzania: the long, strange journey of a Chinese crew struggling to get home 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z VANCOUVER, Wash. — Two pleasure boats caught fire on the Columbia River between Vancouver and Caterpillar Island on Sunday afternoon. 2 pleasure boats catch fire Sunday on Columbia River 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The 4th runs from the Canadian border to the Columbia River through the agricultural heartland of the state east of the Cascade Range. Trump-backed candidate in Wash. House race appears to stall 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Weyerhaeuser must also reroute one of its stormwater pipes by Dec. 31 so it no longer flows into the Columbia River and instead goes to a waste treatment plant, according to court documents. Riverkeeper settles with Weyerhaeuser for $600,000 after alleged water quality violations 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Certain rooms have an enviable view of the Columbia River Gorge. Stay off the beaten path this summer at these 8 unique Pacific Northwest locales 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z After Washington’s Legislature failed to approve the funding package, then-Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber ordered the closure of the Columbia River Crossing project office, laying off more than 90 public employees and contractors. Is a new I-5 bridge connecting WA and OR finally on track? 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z For example, Squaw Island down in the Columbia River is adjacent to Gee Creek. Replacing derogatory names in WA gets dragged into our larger culture war 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z The state Department of Health is recommending the public limit their consumption of sturgeon caught from the lower Columbia River. Limit consumption of sturgeon caught in lower Columbia River, WA health officials warn 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Voters in her district, she says, are more concerned about inflation, restoring salmon runs and a new Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River. In Southwest WA, a far-right clash tests power of Trump’s endorsement in race for Congress 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z As part of the previous bridge project, the Columbia River Crossing, the Washington Legislature authorized tolling. Tolls likely on new I-5 bridge connecting WA and OR 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z For 76 years, Tilly guided ships to Columbia River shipping lanes until it was decommissioned in 1957, replaced by an electronic buoy, according to the National Register of Historic Places. Terrible Tilly, Oregon’s Legendary Lighthouse, Is for Sale 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z In addition, higher summer temperatures are causing enormous strain on Columbia River salmon. High gas prices? They’re just what we need 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z In Washington, the advisory applies to any fish caught in the Columbia River between the Bonneville Dam and the mouth of the Columbia. Limit consumption of sturgeon caught in lower Columbia River, WA health officials warn 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z “At one time the Puget Sound and Columbia River complex had one of the biggest salmon runs in the world.” In ‘Headwaters,’ a Bainbridge Island author’s fish tale is a conservation wake-up call 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z Army Corps of Engineers in the 1960s to prevent the Columbia River from flooding the refuge. WA wildlife refuge to reopen after $31M restoration 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Wildflower season generally begins in late March in lower-altitude locations, like the Columbia River Gorge and Central and Eastern Washington, and runs through September, depending on a location’s altitude and snowmelt. Love Washington wildflowers? Try these 5 hikes this spring 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, designed to guide ships on their treacherous ocean journey to the Columbia River, played a critical role in the development of the Pacific Northwest and World War II shipbuilding. Oregon’s ‘Terrible Tilly’ lighthouse for sale: $6.5 million 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z The Oregon Health Authority also issued an advisory for the lower Columbia River and the lower Willamette River. Limit consumption of sturgeon caught in lower Columbia River, WA health officials warn 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Passing over the Rocky Mountains, their Corps of Discovery descended the Columbia River and spent the winter of 1805–1806 on the Pacific coast of Oregon, before regaining St. Louis the following fall. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday added Bradford Island and surrounding waters of the Columbia River to its Superfund list of toxic waste sites, beginning the process for the eventual cleanup of the area. EPA adds Bradford Island area of Columbia River to Superfund 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z While the salmon forecasts reported recently for the Columbia River Basin were good news, it should not distract from the dire threat our Cedar River sockeye run is facing. Sockeye run: Grim forecast 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Last year, it was around $7.35 in the lower Columbia River District, Portland and Vancouver areas, Squires said. What Russia’s war in Ukraine means for Washington’s wheat market 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Topping that list is $1 billion toward a new Interstate 5 crossing between Washington and Oregon over the Columbia River, even as Oregon legislators have yet to finalize their own plans. Highways, transit, bikes and more: What’s in the new $17B WA transportation package 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Along the Columbia River in Oregon, the Chinook people established a lively marketplace that brought together trade goods from all over the West. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “This is a day filled with hope for communities along the Columbia River,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in announcing the decision. EPA adds Bradford Island area of Columbia River to Superfund 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The majestic “Warrior on Horseback” and accompanying “Teepee” can be admired on the shores of the Columbia River. Discover the public art of the Okanogan | Provided by Okanogan County Tourism Council 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z She said the tax would inevitably become bogged down in legal fights, jeopardizing cooperation between the two states on a new I-5 crossing over the Columbia River. Top WA Democrat pulls support for tax on exported fuel 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Two Oregon Republicans said they would walk away from the joint committee responsible for planning a replacement for the portion of I-5 over the Columbia River. WA senator apologizes for remarks about Oregon governor 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Vancouver’s fire boat also responded to assist from the Columbia River. Fire burns roof of former Red Lion Hotel in Vancouver, WA 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Army Corps of Engineers used the island as a landfill for 40 years and disposed of electrical equipment in the Columbia River, resulting in contamination from toxic polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs. EPA adds Bradford Island area of Columbia River to Superfund 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z The beaches that stretch up from the mouth of the Columbia River to the Strait of Juan de Fuca feel gloriously wild and remote. In deep water 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The peninsula benefits from unique topography, including a headland area for safer storm watching and sandy beaches, along with a treacherous confluence area where the mighty Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean meet. Storm-watching destinations on the Washington coast | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z A better suggestion might be to remove the sea lions from the Columbia River and severely restrict fishing as our Canadian neighbors are doing for their Fraser River run. Salmon runs: Remove sea lions 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Army Corps of Engineers on the Columbia River and its tributaries. Energy entities eye clean-energy strategy for western states 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Army Corps of Engineers used the island as a landfill for 40 years and disposed of electrical equipment in the Columbia River, resulting in contamination from toxic PCBs. EPA adds Bradford Island area of Columbia River to Superfund 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z In Southwest Washington’s Columbia River Gorge, the Skamania Lodge’s luxurious six treehouses boast decks, indoor/outdoor fireplaces and options for couples or families. Washington winter camping with style: Unique year-round glamping stays | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Look south from North Head to see the Columbia River collide with the Pacific Ocean, or look north from Bell’s View toward Long Beach’s sandy, 25-mile coastline. Storm-watching destinations on the Washington coast | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z The ocean harvest has unfolded in a stretch of coastal waters from Klipsan Beach south to the Columbia River. Off Washington state’s coast, crabbers get early start to season, haul in bounty of Dungeness crab 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Those jets scream a few hundred feet above the Columbia River in many counties, including my property in Stevens. Navy-jet noise: Not just over Whidbey Island 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z During a summer that brought record-breaking onshore heat in the Northwest, young salmon emerging from the Columbia River encountered cool coastal waters and an abundance of food. Young salmon found a haven during the Pacific Northwest’s sweltering summer. What that means for their future. 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z Lake Roosevelt, a reservoir created by the impoundment of the Columbia River, and the Box Canyon Reservoir in northeast Washington are a couple of places where they’re found. The Top 10 invaders in Washington: Wild pigs, monster fish, killer flowers and more 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Northeast of Cape Disappointment, the Port of Ilwaco’s 800-slip marina looks out to Baker Bay and the mouth of the Columbia River. Storm-watching destinations on the Washington coast | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Kuehne is rooted on the reservation, a mountainous, staggeringly beautiful expanse of 1.4 million acres in Eastern Washington that stretches from the Columbia River almost to the Canadian border. Vast numbers of people in Washington are shut out of the digital world; will massive government funding solve the problem? 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Mr. Moore began in the Columbia River in Oregon, crossed several northern states and traveled down to the Gulf Coast by last winter. Two Years, 22 Rivers, 7,500 Miles. Crossing America by Canoe. 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Those earlier improvements in coastal ocean conditions likely contributed to a jump in the number of coho salmon that returned to the Columbia River this year, according to Burke. Young salmon found a haven during the Pacific Northwest’s sweltering summer. What that means for their future. 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z “We’re thankful that the Columbia River is the last major U.S. river with no zebra or quagga mussel population,” says Allen Pleus, aquatic invasive species manager for the state. The Top 10 invaders in Washington: Wild pigs, monster fish, killer flowers and more 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z Their existing contaminated wells are above a different aquifer system, known as the Columbia River Basalt Group formations. Airway Heights seeks new well on Spokane aquifer, but city and advocates urge caution 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Every summer, there is a small amount of Columbia River sturgeon caviar available — very comparable to beluga, in my mind. There’s nothing like a caviar celebration — and it doesn’t need to cost you an arm and an egg 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z So, the Bush and Simmons families traveled on together, spending the winter near Oregon City and then crossing the Columbia River and heading north. George Bush, Washington’s unheralded Black pioneer, honored at state Capitol and beyond 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Down a long slope, the Columbia River guttered below. Biotech company aiming to fight food spoilage starts with saving Washington state apples 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z And not just any water like that in the Columbia River but water “that has gone through the city’s water treatment plant.” Water rights: Google deal 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z The state’s Ecology Department is reviewing a request to pull the same amount of water from the Spokane aquifer that Airway Heights would otherwise be using from the Columbia River basalt system. Airway Heights seeks new well on Spokane aquifer, but city and advocates urge caution 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Other essential and long-delayed projects such as the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River and the U.S. Let federal infrastructure funds be a lesson to Legislature and Gov. Inslee 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z The Port of Longview received $16 million to add train tracks to directly deliver bulk soda ash and farm products by rail to a Columbia River dock. Feds award $60 million to improve Washington state freight routes 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Why doesn’t X-energy build its “safe” reactors after it cleans up the 177 tanks of nuclear waste that are leaking into the soil and into the Columbia River? Nuclear power: Hanford’s collateral damage 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z In the months ahead, drilling for soil samples is expected to begin at X-energy’s Columbia River site. This next-generation nuclear power plant is pitched for Washington state. Can it ‘change the world’? 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z The site along the Columbia River contains America’s largest quantity of radioactive waste. US government works to ‘cocoon’ old nuclear reactors 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z It was built in the desert some 10 miles north of Richland and just west of the Columbia River. Nuclear energy industry angles for bigger role in Washington and U.S. as climate change accelerates 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z Affordable chain hotels line streets throughout the Tri-Cities, but after the long drive, reward yourself with a stay right on the Columbia River. Extend summer in Washington’s Tri-Cities | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Was it safe, as we were told, to swim and water ski in the warm Hanford runoff waters of the Columbia River next to Hanford? Nuclear power: Hanford’s collateral damage 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z X-energy’s proposal submitted to the Energy Department calls for installing the reactors on 22 acres of this site, which already includes water intakes from the Columbia River. This next-generation nuclear power plant is pitched for Washington state. Can it ‘change the world’? 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z They were constructed next to the Columbia River because of the abundance of hydropower and cooling water needed by the reactors during operation. US government works to ‘cocoon’ old nuclear reactors 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z It was on that same date in 1937 that President Franklin Roosevelt paid his second visit to the construction site of Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. Historic opportunity to rebuild America’s infrastructure could be slipping away 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z The two-lante road threads between the Columbia River and dramatic basalt columns, sweeping vineyards and swirling sand, as autumn turns nearby shrubs yellow, orange and red. Extend summer in Washington’s Tri-Cities | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Mayor Sally Russell in backing the ban referenced a major 2017 wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge that was started by a teen throwing lit fireworks into a canyon during a burn ban. Bend bans sale, possession and use of fireworks 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Near the Columbia River Gorge, in the Goldendale School District, police and sheriff’s deputies were called to clear a room of unruly mask resisters. Education leaders decry ‘ugly’ behavior by attendees at Washington state school board meetings 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z Addressing structural deficiencies of the Interstate 5 bridge, which connects Oregon to Washington over the Columbia River, has long been a top priority for transit officials in both states. Ferries in Alaska. Rail in Oregon. States Dream Big on Infrastructure Funds. 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z The Snake was historically the largest producer of salmon in the Columbia River basin, but numbers are now at historic lows — in large part because of dams. As the Elwha rushes back to life, hope for river restoration nationwide 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z The majestically strange Stonehenge Memorial that stands on a bluff above the Columbia River Gorge, an iconic local replica of England’s ancient original, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Columbia River Gorge Stonehenge added to National Register of Historic Places 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Going even further, the Biden administration should set a new course for the Department of Energy, which manages the former plutonium factory on the banks of the Columbia River. Make Department of Energy accountable to Hanford workers 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z To end the current drought in the lower Columbia River area, Ecology Drought Coordinator Jeff Marti said we’d need 11 inches of rain by next April. 2021 a record-breaking drought year in much of Eastern Washington 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z In Oregon, the funding will help residents primarily in the Columbia River Gorge region. Biden Administration Seeks to Expand Telehealth in Rural America 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z During healthier economic times, we covered what amounts to the Columbia River drainage and beyond, even reporting from the outlines of the Pacific Rim. Ron Judd, the writer who’s made us laugh (or seethe) for decades, reflects on his career as he leaves The Seattle Times 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildfire says the passage of summer steelhead at Bonneville Lock and Dam on the Columbia River from July 1 to Aug. 26 was at its lowest count since 1938. Emergency fishing closures begin Wednesday 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Or building a pipeline to the Columbia River through Oregon and Washington. Column: Building a pipeline to the Mississippi? An idea as harebrained as the recall itself 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z He bought a house in Grant County and a party barge on the Columbia River. Roller skaters mourn potential loss of Federal Way rink, a haven for speedskaters and sociability 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z He cited the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire in Oregon that jumped the Columbia River: “You can’t get a better fuel break than that.” Could the Infrastructure Bill Make Wildfires Worse? 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z The governor must call a special session and the Legislature must address major state needs, such as the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River and the U.S. Legislature must push back on Inslee vetoes 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z A decade-and-a-half later, now living on the Columbia River in Portland, I haven't seen more than a dozen swallows at a time in at least two years. Civilization-ending climate change is knocking on the door — unless we act now 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The Bonneville Power Administration will cut its contract power rates by an average of 2.5% for the electricity produced from federal dams in the Columbia River basin and a nuclear power plant near Richland. Bonneville, Northwest’s biggest clean-power supplier, to cut rates for first time in more than a decade 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Monday was set to mark the crescendo of this latest heat wave, which was most pronounced in the interior Pacific Northwest, the Columbia River Basin, Idaho and especially Montana. Extreme heat bakes inland Northwest, northern Rockies amid high danger of fire 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z Their troubles began with the rise of commercial fishing in the mid 19th century as Columbia River canneries packed massive amounts of fish. Instead of braving the river, these endangered salmon take the highway 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z The Columbia River Basin was once the greatest salmon-producing river system in the world. Lawsuit seeks more spill over Columbia Basin dams for salmon 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z Bucket drops with water from the Columbia River continued Thursday, and a Type 1 incident management team took over command of firefighting operations. Red Apple fire grows to 11,000 acres, evacuation orders in place 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Columbia River salmon runs are on the brink of extinction because of the cumulative negative impacts of the Lower Snake River dams. River temperatures: ‘Crisis and opportunity’ 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Earlier in his career, Horgan, Premier of British Columbia, was the opposition critic of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, and he served as lead negotiator on the Columbia River Trust. Flirting with disaster: Proposed expansion of B.C.’s Copper Mountain Mine is a Washington matter, too 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z These succulent salmon once were a staple of the southern residents’ diet, the prize of the Sacramento River system, once second only to the Columbia River in the Lower 48 as a salmon producer. Record heat, drought threaten even the toughest survivors: L25, the oldest orca, and the winter Chinook she depends on 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z The Washington state Department of Ecology in 2017 denied a permit for the export dock at Longview, saying the facility on the Columbia River would cause “irreparable and unavoidable” environmental harm. Supreme Court denies Wyoming, Montana lawsuit against Longview coal terminal 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z So it is with Beacon Rock and the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. Here are 10 soul-satisfying day trips you can take around Washington 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z But the ad’s underlying message ought to resonate north and south of the Columbia River. Portland’s tourism plea signals Northwestern drive to revive 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z Cole Harris, a retired University of British Columbia geographer, believes that Native people carried the smallpox virus from the Great Plains to the Columbia River and finally north into Puget Sound via trade networks. Coast Salish people persevered in the Puget Sound region despite settlers who took their land and forced them into unfair treaties 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z It then moves north into the Yakima and Okanogan areas, with lower-elevation orchards along the Columbia River ripening earlier than cherries planted higher up the slopes. As Washington cherry harvest builds toward summer peak, COVID challenges remain 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Another good sign: On May 31, Fisher reported marine mammals, mostly humpbacks, but also a pod of orcas and fin whales observed nearly continuously, and in high abundance, from the Columbia River to La Push. Years after the devastating ‘Blob,’ ocean conditions appear to be improving, plankton survey shows 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z Just over a half an hour from downtown Vancouver, pass through Washougal and enter the Columbia River Gorge. Let Vancouver, USA, be your next getaway base camp | Provided by Visit Vancouver USA 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z The team also learned that free-swimming Chinook salmon from the Columbia River system were carrying a different type of the virus. Virus spreads from BC fish farms to wild Chinook salmon, new study finds 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z The Columbia River Gorge was designated a National Scenic Area in 1986; the winding Columbia River serves as the border between Oregon and Washington. Hungry for a post-vaccine road trip? Take a food tour of the Columbia River Gorge area 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z The Chinook Indian Nation is made up of the five westernmost Chinookan-speaking tribes at the mouth of the Columbia River. Right a wrong: Restore federal recognition to Chinook Indian Nation 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z But those were not the only things motivating the Democrat’s campaign in a part of the state stretching north from the Columbia River through rapidly-growing Pasco and across expanses of arid and irrigated farmland. Voting-rights battle in Washington state raises allegations of diluting Latino votes 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z Vancouver is currently redeveloping the waterfront along the Columbia River, which Romano describes as one of the most exciting things happening in the city right now. Let Vancouver, USA, be your next getaway base camp | Provided by Visit Vancouver USA 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z The program is in place at four mainstem dams on the Columbia River and four on the Lower Snake. Gov. Inslee, Washington state’s U.S. senators reject GOP congressman’s pitch on Lower Snake River dam removal 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z Unfortunately for me, the Marquises had fallen in love with the Columbia River Gorge area after they chanced upon it in 2019. Hungry for a post-vaccine road trip? Take a food tour of the Columbia River Gorge area 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z Authorities plan to continue to search Monday for a missing hiker in the Columbia River Gorge. Search continues for missing Columbia River Gorge hiker 2021-05-10T04:00:00Z Another practical termination was the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River that blocked salmon from reaching the tribal homelands. 50 years ago, election ushered in new era for US tribes 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z A trail connecting Frenchman’s Bar and Vancouver Lake is located at the foot of the Columbia River. Let Vancouver, USA, be your next getaway base camp | Provided by Visit Vancouver USA 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z In March, the Douglas County Public Utility District broke ground on building a renewable hydrogen production facility located on a former apple orchard along the Columbia River. Chehalis aims to have Washington state’s first hydrogen refueling station 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z If federal money arrives to replace the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River, that’s great. Legislature should return to pass transportation package 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Driven by storms, they funnel along the Columbia River — and then are intensified as they reach the ridgelines. A proposed $1.7 billion wind and solar project generates hopes and fears in South Central Washington state 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Cape Horn is an eight-mile loop that overlooks the Columbia River. Explore the great outdoors in our own backyard, Vancouver, WA | Provided by Visit Vancouver USA 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z The plant will use hydropower generated at the utility’s Columbia River dam to split water into hydrogen gas and oxygen. InvestigateWest: Cascadia needs stronger clean-fuels push. 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z The energy emitted into the solution is expected to come from the nearby Rocky Reach Hydroelectric Dam, which sits along the Columbia River just north of Wenatchee. Chehalis aims to have Washington state’s first hydrogen refueling station 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z In today's episode, it's April and we're headed to the Pacific Northwest at the mouth of the Columbia River, near Astoria, Oregon. National Park Nature Walks: A New Pop-Up Podcast Series 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z When we talked in early April via video, he admitted that he’d never really thought about the connection between the electricity powering his house and the history of the Columbia River. How a journalist unraveled a gory founding myth of the Pacific Northwest 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z Erica Lindemann, communications manager at Visit Vancouver USA, says Vancouver is an excellent home base if you’re looking for hikes around the Columbia River Gorge. Explore the great outdoors in our own backyard, Vancouver, WA | Provided by Visit Vancouver USA 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z He tracked down where three 200-pound cylindrical tanks fell to Earth near a bend in the Columbia River east of Yakima. Space-junk sleuths track to Eastern Washington the rocket chunks that lit up the sky in March 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z The lake continued to rise, and officials worried it could cause the debris dam to give way, inundating downstream communities and an estimated $3.65 billion in property, including ports on the Columbia River. Planned service road near Mount St. Helens threatens to end decades of research 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z Bridges need repair and replacement from Seattle to the Columbia River. Pass the transportation package now 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z According to authorities, Portland police officers responded to the scene of the crash on the bridge, which crosses the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington, at about 1:11 a.m. on March 8. Vancouver residents identified in fatal bridge crash 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z “All the Indians on the Columbia River as far as the Pacific Ocean will share the fate of those before alluded to.” How Native Americans were vaccinated against smallpox, then pushed off their land 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z Those included what looked like four pieces with similar radar signatures falling near the Columbia River. Space-junk sleuths track to Eastern Washington the rocket chunks that lit up the sky in March 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z The company operates Oregon’s only hazardous waste landfill, outside the Columbia River town of Arlington. State: Illegally dumped radioactive fracking waste will stay 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z The Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River and the U.S. Strike deal for infrastructure, environment and jobs 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z ROOSEVELT, Klickitat County — Two trains each day pull into this tiny hamlet tucked deep within the Columbia River Gorge. Turning trash to natural gas: Utilities fight for their future amid climate change 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Indian fishing platforms cling precariously to the rocks, part of a way of life on the Columbia River persisting for more than 10,000 years. COVID and squalor threaten tribal members living in once-abundant Indian fishing sites along Columbia River 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z Following the trajectory map developed by Howard and Hankey, Ward drove from Yakima about 70 miles to an area just north of the Hanford Reach turn in the Columbia River. Space-junk sleuths track to Eastern Washington the rocket chunks that lit up the sky in March 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z Perhaps in few places is this more true than on the Columbia River. As the Columbia rolls on, history records waves of losses along its banks 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z Sheriff’s detectives were continuing to investigate the 4:30 p.m. shooting on Christy Road in the rural Benton County town close to the Columbia River near the Oregon border. 1 critically injured, 1 dead after shooting in Benton County 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z It touches the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River Gorge; the population center of Clark County is sandwiched in between. Washington’s GOP Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler stepped into the spotlight in Trump impeachment trial. What happens now? 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Treaties signed by the four Columbia River tribes that reserved their rights to fish undergird the provision by the Corps of treaty access fishing sites along the river. COVID and squalor threaten tribal members living in once-abundant Indian fishing sites along Columbia River 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z For instance, operators of the remaining Columbia River dams would operate free from fear of environmental lawsuits for 35 years. Editorial Roundup: Idaho 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z A stash of money was found buried along the Columbia River near Portland, Ore., in 1980, but the FBI continued its manhunt. Longtime DB Cooper suspect dies at 94, once admitted FBI 'had good reason to suspect me' 2021-01-30T05:00:00Z For example, take the new I-5 bridge across the Columbia River between Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. InvestigateWest: Washington state plan would slash emissions 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Here, state lawmakers have been discussing a new statewide transportation package, including the replacement of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon, and Snohomish County’s aging Highway 2 trestle. What a Biden administration might mean for Washington, from immigration and environment to COVID-19 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z Jennifer Camus Moore, a registered nurse, was driving in the Columbia River Gorge near Dodson when her SUV was buried under about 15 feet of mud, rock and trees. National Digest: L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. faces civil rights investigation 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z Moore, a registered nurse, was caught up in a landslide in the Columbia River Gorge that was triggered by heavy rain and high winds that pounded the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday and Wednesday. Search continues for Oregon woman swept away in mudslide 2021-01-14T05:00:00Z Thirteen species of Columbia River Basin salmon and steelhead are listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act, including all salmon and steelhead that return to Idaho. Idaho group recommends ways to bolster salmon, steelhead 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Washington and Oregon met a proposal to divert water from the Columbia River with threats of force. Seeing 2020: A vision of Seattle’s future from 1984 2020-12-13T05:00:00Z The Albina neighborhood where the Kinney house sits became a Black enclave only after a devastating flood of the Columbia River in 1948 destroyed a housing project built for Black military workers. Protesters Erect Barricades in Portland to Save a Black Family’s House 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z She grew up along the Columbia River in Vancouver, B.C., and is an enrolled member of the Chinook Indian Nation, which is not recognized by the federal government. With this trail honoring a S’Klallam leader, Port Townsend works toward decolonizing its history 2020-11-26T05:00:00Z |
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