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Fishing guide Camaeron Black, left, and a client hold a keeper sturgeon that bit just as the boat was being checked by the state patrol last year. The fish was taken in the Bonneville Pool.

White sturgeon up for grabs in Bonneville pool beginning New Year’s Day

Fishing guide Camaeron Black, left, and a client hold a keeper sturgeon that bit just as the boat was being checked by the state patrol last year. The fish was taken in the Bonneville Pool.

December 30, 2023, 6:05am Editor's Choice

Anglers will have a rare chance to retain white sturgeon in the Bonneville Pool of the Columbia River again this year, with the fishery starting on Monday, Jan. 1. Read story

Crow Butte along Highway 14 is a hidden gem of a campground. Bring a corkscrew; it&rsquo;s close to several wineries.

RV Spotlight: Crow Butte Park

Crow Butte along Highway 14 is a hidden gem of a campground. Bring a corkscrew; it&rsquo;s close to several wineries.

December 30, 2023, 6:01am Outdoors

RV spot: Crow Butte Park Read story

Jon Blue spins a backside-360 underneath Chair 8, which was not running yet Dec. 13, during opening day at Mt. Baker Ski Area.

Skiing into sustainability: Mt. Baker Ski Area spends millions to veer to renewable energy

Jon Blue spins a backside-360 underneath Chair 8, which was not running yet Dec. 13, during opening day at Mt. Baker Ski Area.

December 26, 2023, 6:00am Latest News

Skiers and snowboarders returned to a more sustainable Mt. Baker Ski Area, with millions spent to upgrade power sources to reach a future goal of using renewables. Read story

Smallish cackling Canada geese gather at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is within the Northwest Permit Zone for geese, which is managed very carefully so hunters do not accidently kill any dusky Canada geese, which are closed to harvest.

Recent rains boost waterfowl hunts in Southwest Washington

Smallish cackling Canada geese gather at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is within the Northwest Permit Zone for geese, which is managed very carefully so hunters do not accidently kill any dusky Canada geese, which are closed to harvest.

December 23, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Waterfowl hunters across Southwest Washington have been having a fairly typical year at local refuges and wildlife areas, and with the recent heavy rains a lot of northern birds have moved down. Read story

The clams dug in 2023 have been smaller than the past two seasons. This limit of 15 was taken south of the Oysterville Approach at the north end of Long Beach Peninsula.

Four days of razor clam digs on Washington beaches to start Dec. 26

The clams dug in 2023 have been smaller than the past two seasons. This limit of 15 was taken south of the Oysterville Approach at the north end of Long Beach Peninsula.

December 20, 2023, 5:04pm Latest News

Razor clam diggers can look forward to more holiday digging beginning Tuesday, Dec. 26, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife coastal shellfish managers announced Wednesday. Read story

Snowboarders and skiers at Stevens Pass Ski Area can enjoy a new lift this season.

What’s new for Washington snow

Snowboarders and skiers at Stevens Pass Ski Area can enjoy a new lift this season.

December 16, 2023, 6:02am Outdoors

Winter has barely begun and the dominant theme for snow lovers is anxiety. Read story

Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood is awaiting more snow to crank up the lifts for 2023-24 season.

Warm weather hampers early season at Mt. Hood ski areas

Timberline Lodge on Mt Hood is awaiting more snow to crank up the lifts for 2023-24 season.

December 15, 2023, 5:16pm Outdoors

A slow start to the ski season doesn’t figure to pick up much in the near future, but limited opportunities to hit the slopes still remain. Read story

Detroit Lake, Ore., offers scenic camping in a wooded area.

RV Spotlight: Detroit Lake State Recreation Area

Detroit Lake, Ore., offers scenic camping in a wooded area.

December 15, 2023, 5:13pm Outdoors

RV spot: Detroit Lake State Recreation Area Read story