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Rian Sallee, at right, the new director of Washington's southwest region, poses with employees of the Goldendale Hatchery during a recent tour. Sallee originally comes from the Midwest, and brings with her a strong conservation background.

Q&A with Rian Sallee, new WDFW Region 5 director

Rian Sallee, at right, the new director of Washington's southwest region, poses with employees of the Goldendale Hatchery during a recent tour. Sallee originally comes from the Midwest, and brings with her a strong conservation background.

June 10, 2023, 5:50am Newsletter

Rian Sallee, the newly appointed director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Region 5, recently sat down with The Columbian to discuss her priorities and goals for Southwest Washington. Read story

Don't dawdle if you want to visit "Disappearing Lake'' at South Prairie. Some years the water remains until early July, but it can drain at any time.

Out & About: Now is time to visit South Prairie ‘Disappearing Lake’

Don't dawdle if you want to visit "Disappearing Lake'' at South Prairie. Some years the water remains until early July, but it can drain at any time.

June 10, 2023, 5:49am Outdoors

Water conditions are ideal for kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding at South Prairie, also known as “Disappearing Lake,’’ in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Read story

Landslide further limits access to Mount St. Helens area

June 9, 2023, 11:49am Clark County News

A landslide east of Mount St. Helens has closed Road No. 25, one of two major north-south routes across the sprawling Gifford Pinchot National Forest, likely for the summer. Read story

Applications open for Clark County Parks Advisory Board

June 9, 2023, 5:58am Clark County News

Clark County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Parks Advisory Board. The term would begin upon appointment and end Dec. 31, 2025. Read story

Fire burning at Randle’s Iron Creek campground

June 8, 2023, 6:05pm Clark County News

More than 100 firefighters are working a 17-acre fire in Iron Creek campground in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Read story

The preseason forecast for upper Columbia summer Chinook at the mouth of the Columbia River is  85,400 compared to a return of 78,494 in 2022.

Columbia River summer Chinook salmon fishing opens June 16

The preseason forecast for upper Columbia summer Chinook at the mouth of the Columbia River is  85,400 compared to a return of 78,494 in 2022.

June 7, 2023, 3:00pm Editor's Choice

Summer Chinook salmon, sockeye and steelhead fishing on sections of the Columbia River opens from June 16 through July 31 from the Astoria-Megler Bridge to Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco and from Richland to Priest Rapids Dam. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River mainstem, tributary fishing summary for May 29-June 4

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

June 7, 2023, 2:48pm Outdoors

The Washington Columbia River mainstem and tributary sport sampling summary May 29-June 4. Read story

Fees waived for Get Outdoors Day

June 6, 2023, 7:32am Latest News

Day-use sites in Washington and Oregon will be free on June 10 in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, the USDA Forest Service announced Monday, as a way of encouraging people to explore the outdoors. Read story