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The Cougar Trails at Washington State University Vancouver are delightful yet well hidden.

Made in the shade: These Clark County walking and hiking trails offer a break from the sun

The Cougar Trails at Washington State University Vancouver are delightful yet well hidden.

August 22, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

I’ve always been a sun worshipper. There are summertime photos of me as an energetic, outdoorsy child covered in thick layers of dirt and skin that’s tanned to glowing perfection. Read story

6-foot sturgeon poached from Columbia River. Video spotted on Snapchat

August 19, 2024, 7:40am Latest News

A sturgeon that appeared to be at more than 6 feet long was illegally pulled out of the Columbia River and likely died, according to the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Lower Columbia River and tributary fishing report for week of Aug. 5-11

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 17, 2024, 5:31am Outdoors

Fishing effort at Buoy 10 at the mouth of the Columbia River continues to build as the season progresses toward its peak, traditionally the third week of August. Read story

Williams Mine Fire on the southwest flank of Mount Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest continues to grow.

Fire on flank of Mount Adams in Gifford Pinchot National Forest grows to 10,000 acres

Williams Mine Fire on the southwest flank of Mount Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest continues to grow.

August 13, 2024, 1:06pm Clark County News

The Williams Mine Fire on the southwest flank of Mount Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest has grown to more than 10,500 acres. Officials reported Tuesday that firefighters have established a southern containment line and stopped southerly movement of the blaze. Read story

The U.S. Forest Service requires those hunting for wild huckleberries to obtain a free permit online.

Get your permit first, then huckleberries

The U.S. Forest Service requires those hunting for wild huckleberries to obtain a free permit online.

August 10, 2024, 6:02am Outdoors

The U.S. Forest Service is reminding huckleberry pickers that a free permit — available only online — is required in the 1.3-million-acre Gifford Pinchot National Forest and that portions of the forest are closed to all berry removal. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of Aug. 4

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 10, 2024, 5:30am Outdoors

With the Columbia River forecasted return of upriver bright adults at 261,800 fish, with a significant portion expected to return to the Snake River, Fall Chinoo harvest retention will be allowed in the Snake River beginning Aug. 18. Read story

Focus turns to understanding scope of chronic wasting disease outbreak in area deer

August 7, 2024, 7:16am Northwest

It’s not clear how a deer in north Spokane ended up with chronic wasting disease, but wildlife officials believe they found the disease early and are prepared to deal with it. Read story

Chronic wasting disease found in deer in Spokane

August 5, 2024, 7:36am Northwest

The state’s first case of chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in an adult female white-tailed deer found dead in the Fairwood area of north Spokane. Read story