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The parking lot fills quickly at Dog Mountain Trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge in the spring.

Dog Mountain parking permits online March 15

The parking lot fills quickly at Dog Mountain Trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge in the spring.

February 23, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

In light of Dog Mountain’s popularity during peak wildflower season, hikers should consider securing a parking spot ahead of time. Read story

Guide Shane Magnuson of Upper Columbia Guide Service took this spring Chinook while fishing Drano Lake last year.

Columbia River spring Chinook seasons announced

Guide Shane Magnuson of Upper Columbia Guide Service took this spring Chinook while fishing Drano Lake last year.

February 22, 2023, 6:42pm Latest News

The states of Washington and Oregon announced Wednesday the spring Chinook seasons for the mainstem Columbia River, and they are very similar to last year. Read story

The sledding hill at Hyak Sno-Park is full of kids with bright plastic sleds.Public snow access areas at Snoqualmie Pass are full and overflowing on weekends, creating headaches and hazards alike.

Washingtonians buy Sno-Park permits in droves. Who decides how the money is spent?

The sledding hill at Hyak Sno-Park is full of kids with bright plastic sleds.Public snow access areas at Snoqualmie Pass are full and overflowing on weekends, creating headaches and hazards alike.

February 19, 2023, 11:26am Latest News

Washington’s Sno-Park program is flush with nearly $2 million in revenue, almost double pre-pandemic sales. So, when you buy a permit for a day or season of sledding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing — some of the cheapest ways to play outside in winter — who decides how the money is… Read story

Bridge inspections to close Clark County park trails in March

February 18, 2023, 5:59am Clark County News

Access to trails and recreation facilities at three Clark County regional parks will be restricted during March to allow for bridge inspections. The inspections will require one-day closures. Read story

A sea lion eats a salmon in the Columbia River near Bonneville Dam in North Bonneville in 2008.

Sea lions threaten Northwest’s salmon

A sea lion eats a salmon in the Columbia River near Bonneville Dam in North Bonneville in 2008.

February 17, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Decadeslong efforts by state and tribal agencies have slowly curbed sea lion populations in the region, yet officials still consider the pinnipeds a threat to at-risk salmon populations in the Columbia River. Read story

Full limit of 15 razor clams dug south of the Oysterville approach at the northern end of Long Beach Peninsula.

6 days of razor clam digs on Washington beaches are set

Full limit of 15 razor clams dug south of the Oysterville approach at the northern end of Long Beach Peninsula.

February 16, 2023, 5:34pm Latest News

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Thursday that razor clam digging reopens at Mocrocks beaches Friday, Feb. 17 followed by opportunities Feb. 19 and Feb. 21. This is in addition to Copalis Beach open on Saturday, Feb.18, Feb. 20, and Feb. 22. Read story

Public comment on possible 2023-2024 hunting season rule changes sought by WDFW

February 16, 2023, 12:00pm Northwest

From Feb. 15 through March 27, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will be accepting written public comments on proposed rule changes to 2023-2024 hunting season regulations, according to a WDFW news release. Read story

Johanna Kovarik is the Gifford Pinchot National Forest’s new forest supervisor. (U.S.

New supervisor appointed to Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Johanna Kovarik is the Gifford Pinchot National Forest’s new forest supervisor. (U.S.

February 15, 2023, 4:43pm Clark County News

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest’s new forest supervisor is a familiar face. Read story