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Fishing guide Bob Rees, left, and Paul Marshall with a nice lower Columbia River spring Chinook.

Columbia River spring Chinook fishing closes above Bonneville Dam

Fishing guide Bob Rees, left, and Paul Marshall with a nice lower Columbia River spring Chinook.

April 29, 2024, 5:19pm Latest News

With the fishery expected to have already met its allowable catch, recreational spring Chinook fishing on the Columbia River mainstem from Bonneville Dam to the Oregon/Washington border will close beginning Tuesday, April 30. Read story

Seattle Storm owners, Force 10 Hoops, said Wednesday, April 24, 2024, that Sue Bird has joined the ownership group. Bird said in a team statement her involvement with the Storm will continue to grow the game.

Sue Bird says joining ownership group of Seattle Storm felt inevitable

Seattle Storm owners, Force 10 Hoops, said Wednesday, April 24, 2024, that Sue Bird has joined the ownership group. Bird said in a team statement her involvement with the Storm will continue to grow the game.

April 29, 2024, 5:14pm National Sports

Becoming a part-owner of the only WNBA franchise she ever played for felt like an inevitability for Sue Bird. Read story

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol stands behind his bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Kraken won in overtime 2-1. (AP Photo/Gene J.

Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading franchise for its first 3 seasons

Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol stands behind his bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Kraken won in overtime 2-1. (AP Photo/Gene J.

April 29, 2024, 1:55pm National Sports

The Seattle Kraken have fired coach Dave Hakstol after the third-year franchise took a significant step back following a playoff appearance in their second season. Read story

Spring Athlete of the Week

Nominees for The Columbian 2023-24 Week 25 prep athlete of the week sponsored by Killer Burger

Spring Athlete of the Week

April 29, 2024, 8:52am Prep Sports Free

Athletes from Evergreen, La Center, Camas, Seton Catholic and Woodland Read story

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Logan Gilbert as he is relieved from the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Seattle.

Brandon Pfaadt strikes out career-high 11, Diamondbacks beat Mariners 3-2

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Logan Gilbert as he is relieved from the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Seattle.

April 28, 2024, 7:29pm Sports

Brandon Pfaadt had a career-high 11 strikeouts, Ketel Marte broke a tie with am RBI double in the eighth inning, Christian Walker homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Sunday. Read story

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

Sophia Smith scores twice to lead Portland Thorns to a 2-0 win over Chicago

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

April 27, 2024, 10:05pm Sports

Sophia Smith scored twice to give the Portland Thorns a 2-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Smith now has a league-leading five goals in six games. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Santiago Moreno (30) dribbles the ball past Los Angeles FC midfielder Timothy Tillman during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Denis Bouanga’s stoppage-time goal helps LAFC beat Portland Timbers 3-2

Portland Timbers midfielder Santiago Moreno (30) dribbles the ball past Los Angeles FC midfielder Timothy Tillman during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles.

April 27, 2024, 10:03pm Sports

Denis Bouanga scored in the second minute of stoppage time, Timothy Tillman added a goal and Los Angeles FC beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 Saturday night. Kei Kamara’s header off a corner kick was swatted away by goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau but skipped out to the left… Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby reacts after striking out Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez to end the top of the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Seattle.

George Kirby strikes out a career-high 12 as the Mariners beat the Diamondbacks 3-1

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby reacts after striking out Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suárez to end the top of the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Seattle.

April 27, 2024, 9:23pm Sports

George Kirby struck out a career-high 12 batters in seven scoreless innings, Ty France hit a two-run homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Saturday night. Read story