August 28, 2024, 6:05am Latest News Free
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. Read story
August 27, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life
After seven years, three surgeries, 18 months of physical therapy and 1,000 miles of rigorous paddleboarding, Michael Curtis is about to complete the most ambitious journey of his self-described “adventurous life.” Read story
August 20, 2024, 4:58pm Clark County News
A new report from the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board shows some endangered fish populations in Southwest Washington are recovering while others continue to struggle. Read story
August 19, 2024, 11:32am Business Subscriber Exclusive
The Pacific Northwest’s economy depends on the Columbia River. Read story
August 6, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive
Nearly one year ago, a crowd gathered under dark skies in the Columbia River Gorge to lay back, look up and send cheers, applause and yelps of amazement into space. Many of the same folks will be back on the night of Aug. 12, eager for a repeat of the… Read story
July 31, 2024, 7:48am Latest News
As of Monday morning, there are 102 large active wildfires being managed nationwide, burning an estimated 2 million acres according to the National Interagency Fire Center. In Washington, there are around 182,300 acres burning. Read story
July 22, 2024, 6:05am Latest News
Two Gorge residents in Oregon are trying to convince Hood River County officials that light pollution is on the rise and that adopting “dark sky” policies for outdoor lighting will help bring traditional nighttime back to the Columbia River Gorge. Read story
July 15, 2024, 5:53pm Clark County News
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is banning campfires, smoking and several other public use activities amid increased fire danger and dry weather conditions. Read story
July 1, 2024, 7:58am Clark County News
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge in the Columbia River Gorge reopened to passenger traffic Sunday after being damaged in a semi collision last week. Read story
June 28, 2024, 11:20am Clark County News
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge is closed to all traffic after a crash involving a tractor-trailer caused severe damage shortly before noon Thursday, according to the Port of Hood River. Read story