February 6, 2023, 1:24pm Latest News
Whenever smelt dips open along the Cowlitz River, thousands turn out to catch a bucket of the small silver fish. Read story
February 3, 2023, 3:04pm Latest News
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed Friday the reopening at Mocrocks beaches Feb. 4 followed by opportunities Feb. 6 and Feb. 8. This is in addition to Copalis Beach open on Feb. 5 and Feb. 7. Read story
February 1, 2023, 3:38pm Latest News
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Wednesday that razor clam digging will reopen at Copalis Beach on Friday, Feb. 3, followed by additional opportunities on Feb. 5 and Feb. 7. Read story
February 1, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News
Sturgeon in the lower Columbia River aren’t facing extinction but may face the risk of becoming a dwindling population if current trends persist. Read story
January 29, 2023, 6:00am Latest News
The earthy, fishy smell wafted aboard Joseph Gaydos’ research vessel first. Then came the guttural growls. Read story
January 27, 2023, 6:00am Life
My day started 33 minutes late, at 6:33 a.m. Saturday. With big plans to make it to Oregon to visit the legendary Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge during daylight hours, I had to start my weekend a little earlier than usual. Read story
January 26, 2023, 6:04am Editor's Choice
As February approaches, local sportsmen and women start to think about smelt dipping. Will the popular smelt dip take place on the Cowlitz River this year, or is the run supposed to be too depressed to allow recreational harvest? Read story
January 24, 2023, 6:04am Business Subscriber Exclusive
When the Port of Ridgefield began looking at options for developing its 40-acre waterfront property last year, expanding or improving its two boat launches wasn’t among them. The popular launches — a two-lane facility for boats, and a separate concrete put-in area for kayaks — provide access to Lake River,… Read story