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Columbia River Gorge

Lower White Salmon Coalition releases its long-range vision for White Salmon River corridor

December 5, 2023, 6:07am Clark County News

In October 2011, the ground shuddered as 700 pounds of dynamite exploded Condit Dam to release the White Salmon River from its century of captivity. Read story

Projects to restore Columbia River Basin health in Oregon get $31 million

November 21, 2023, 8:16am Latest News

Oregon tribes, state agencies, farmers and ranchers are getting more than $31 million from the federal government to reduce toxic pollution in the Columbia River and its tributaries. Read story

A trio of trucks travel to and from the Zimmerly gravel pit near Washougal.

Lawsuits over Columbia Gorge gravel pit slowing after court denies owners’ request for review

A trio of trucks travel to and from the Zimmerly gravel pit near Washougal.

October 3, 2023, 6:03am Business

Nearly half a decade of lawsuits surrounding a controversial gravel pit east of Washougal are slowing as even more governing entities deny resuming operations at the site. Read story

President Biden calls for abundant salmon in Columbia, Snake rivers

September 27, 2023, 7:39pm Latest News

President Biden on Wednesday called for abundant and healthy salmon runs in the Columbia River Basin, in a move long-awaited by conservationists and tribes around the region. Read story

A charred stump sits atop the hillside on Mike Mullett's property above the site of the Tunnel Five Fire in Underwood. When designing his home, Mullett incorporated fire safety principles into its fabric, something he is convinced spared it from burning.

Fighting fire with Firewise: Columbia River Gorge towns push for more wildfire safety practices

A charred stump sits atop the hillside on Mike Mullett's property above the site of the Tunnel Five Fire in Underwood. When designing his home, Mullett incorporated fire safety principles into its fabric, something he is convinced spared it from burning.

September 2, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

For Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area residents, each hot and dry season their community isn’t touched by fire seems lucky. Read story

Wildfire mitigation begins at home; how to get prepared

September 2, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News

Wildfire mitigation doesn’t begin when suppression crews battle flames racing through a community. Read story

Battalion Chief Jason Leavitt, left, and Division Chief Ben Peeler take a moment to check in at the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023.

Jenny Creek Fire near La Center a lesson for Clark County; fast moving blazes a danger

Battalion Chief Jason Leavitt, left, and Division Chief Ben Peeler take a moment to check in at the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023.

September 2, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News

Columbia River Gorge communities aren’t the only ones coming to terms with increasing fire danger in the wildland-urban interface. Read story

The Columbia River snakes through the Columbia River Gorge at Cape Horn Preserve in April.

Washougal property owner wants to build adventure park including zip-lines, “mountain coaster”

The Columbia River snakes through the Columbia River Gorge at Cape Horn Preserve in April.

August 12, 2023, 6:05am Business

A rural Washougal property owner has proposed to build a recreational park featuring a variety of outdoor amenities, including zip-line courses and a “mountain coaster,” on his 150-acre site. Read story

A windsurfer glides along the Columbia River near the Port of Skamania County in Stevenson on Monday August 15, 2011.

Canada, U.S. negotiate future of Columbia River in Seattle this week

A windsurfer glides along the Columbia River near the Port of Skamania County in Stevenson on Monday August 15, 2011.

August 11, 2023, 7:36am Latest News

A high-stakes negotiation between the U.S. and Canadian governments is underway in Seattle this week over the future management of the Columbia River. Read story

Catch of the day: It's easy to bring up lead weights from the Columbia River.

The big problem in the Columbia River no one is talking about

Catch of the day: It's easy to bring up lead weights from the Columbia River.

July 29, 2023, 6:05am Editor's Choice

Archer Mayo holds a deep reverence for water. A windsurfer, scuba and free diver in the Columbia River Gorge, Mayo often swims with sturgeon, salmon, steelhead, lamprey and other inhabitants of the river. Read story