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Grapes with ash on them hang in a vineyard that was blanketed by smoke from wildfires in Sonoma, Calif., in 2010.

‘Smoke taint’ a growing issue as Washington wine grapes face wildfires

Grapes with ash on them hang in a vineyard that was blanketed by smoke from wildfires in Sonoma, Calif., in 2010.

January 27, 2025, 11:28am Business

The Washington State Wine Commission hosted a talk Wednesday highlighting research into how wineries around the state can fight the impacts of wildfire smoke on wine grapes. Read story

President Donald Trump speaks Tuesday in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Trump order directing water away from conservation focuses on California rivers — not the Columbia

President Donald Trump speaks Tuesday in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.

January 22, 2025, 12:23pm Clark County News

President Donald Trump on Monday appeared to clarify comments he made last summer that led many in the Pacific Northwest to fear he would attempt to divert Columbia River water to Southern California. Read story

A young fisherman gets a hands-on experience with a slippery smelt March 5 on the Cowlitz River.

Washington releases smelt dipping days ahead of first season with license requirement

A young fisherman gets a hands-on experience with a slippery smelt March 5 on the Cowlitz River.

January 21, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

Smelt’s annual return from the ocean has long drawn thousands of dip-netters up and down the Cowlitz River. This year, however, the prized tradition will be different. Read story

Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., right, shakes hands with Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee ranking member Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., center, before his hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, to be Transportation Secretary. Committee Chair Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is at left.

Trump transportation secretary nominee tells Sen. Cantwell I-5 Bridge replacement funding will come, sort of

Former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., right, shakes hands with Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee ranking member Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., center, before his hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, to be Transportation Secretary. Committee Chair Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is at left.

January 17, 2025, 1:15pm Business

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Transportation on Wednesday told Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., that he “would anticipate honoring” billions of dollars the department committed for the replacement of the Interstate 5 Bridge. Read story

The Biden administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $26 million to expand capacity at Kalama's Temco Rail Export Terminal.

Port of Kalama eyes unloading terminal for sand dredged from Columbia River

The Biden administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $26 million to expand capacity at Kalama's Temco Rail Export Terminal.

January 14, 2025, 3:18pm Clark County News

The Port of Kalama may get an unloading terminal for sand dredged from the Columbia River and other material used to make concrete. Read story

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez tours the Yaquina dredging vessel as the crews works along the Columbia River in August. “So many of our industries rely on these waterways and this dredging schedule,” Perez said.

Lawmakers: Water Resource Development Act will boost Columbia River projects, jobs and the economy

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez tours the Yaquina dredging vessel as the crews works along the Columbia River in August. “So many of our industries rely on these waterways and this dredging schedule,” Perez said.

January 9, 2025, 6:08am Business

Washington’s federal lawmakers are celebrating a significant list of new Columbia River projects made possible by the 2024 Water Resource Development Act, which became law Saturday. Read story

Tim Calhoun inspects an row of apples on his Wapato farm in October shortly after harvest.

‘Perfect storm’ of factors hits Washington apple farmers, driving bankruptcies, consolidation

Tim Calhoun inspects an row of apples on his Wapato farm in October shortly after harvest.

January 2, 2025, 6:05am Business

A perfect storm of economic challenges is pushing Washington apple farmers out of business. Read story

Construction is seen at an Amazon Web Services data center on Aug. 22 in Boardman, Ore. The Northwest Power and Conservation Council is trying to anticipate how much electricity data centers will demand in the coming years.

Data centers will gobble up every bit of electricity in Northwest, say experts

Construction is seen at an Amazon Web Services data center on Aug. 22 in Boardman, Ore. The Northwest Power and Conservation Council is trying to anticipate how much electricity data centers will demand in the coming years.

December 21, 2024, 6:11am Business

The Northwest will soon not have enough electricity to meet an explosion in demand from the tech industry as companies inject power-hungry artificial intelligence into every facet of life. Read story

Powerlines stretch across the Columbia River near the Bonneville Lock and Dam. Federal agencies are undertaking an environmental review of how they operate their dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers.

‘Unlawful’ or ‘a critical next step’? Feds to update Columbia River dams’ environmental guidelines

Powerlines stretch across the Columbia River near the Bonneville Lock and Dam. Federal agencies are undertaking an environmental review of how they operate their dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers.

December 19, 2024, 1:30pm Business

Federal agencies announced Thursday they will update the environmental guidelines that shape how they operate 14 dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers. Read story

A coho salmon leaps up Lucia Falls on Oct. 28, 2021, at Lucia Falls Regional Park.

‘These fish and these waters are our responsibility to defend,’ Inslee says in executive order on salmon recovery

A coho salmon leaps up Lucia Falls on Oct. 28, 2021, at Lucia Falls Regional Park.

December 18, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee recently released an executive order that reemphasizes his administration’s support for the state’s salmon recovery efforts as his term enters its final days. Read story