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A technician surveys the treatment zone of the mid-Snake River to check the success of the recent treatment for quagga mussels. A routine survey conducted in September found evidence of the invasive mussel, triggering a massive response.

‘Surprise U.S. government actions.’ Snake River dam supporters leery of new DC task force

A technician surveys the treatment zone of the mid-Snake River to check the success of the recent treatment for quagga mussels. A routine survey conducted in September found evidence of the invasive mussel, triggering a massive response.

June 26, 2024, 7:50am Latest News

The formation of a new federal task force focused on salmon in the Columbia River system has been met with concern by supporters of the Snake River hydroelectric dams in Eastern Washington. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Preliminary Columbia River and tributaries fishing report, June 10-16

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

June 22, 2024, 5:30am Outdoors

Lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam during the June 15 flight count. Read story

The Yaquina is one of two hopper dredges owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dredges work together to maintain the navigation channel up and down the Lower Columbia River each year. (Contributed by the U.S.

Boating season brings questions about maintenance of Columbia River, its tributaries

The Yaquina is one of two hopper dredges owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dredges work together to maintain the navigation channel up and down the Lower Columbia River each year. (Contributed by the U.S.

June 17, 2024, 3:42pm Clark County News

With the official start of summer Thursday, anglers, kayakers, boaters and other water enthusiasts will soon flock to the Columbia River for a little recreation and relaxation. But navigating the busy waterway, with its shifting sandbars, hidden obstacles and commercial shipping traffic can be tricky. Read story

Birds fly around and perch on the South Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River as one of two dredging ships passes through the channel in 2009. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer&rsquo;s project to repair the river jetties is expected to be completed in October 2025.

Columbia River jetty repairs nearing completion

Birds fly around and perch on the South Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River as one of two dredging ships passes through the channel in 2009. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer&rsquo;s project to repair the river jetties is expected to be completed in October 2025.

June 17, 2024, 3:16pm Clark County News

The nearly decadelong project to repair the jetty system at the mouth of the Columbia River is expected to draw to a close late next year. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Fishing report: Summer crabbing set to commence in Puget Sound on July 1

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

June 15, 2024, 5:55am Outdoors

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced Wednesday Puget Sound summer crab-fishing seasons will get underway July 1 in many marine areas. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Fishing report: License now required to fish for smelt, crawfish and carp

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

June 8, 2024, 5:32am Outdoors

Washington fishers are now required to have a recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp. Read story

Sunset over the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River.

Roll on, Big River: Book explores the Columbia River, its diversity of landscapes and cultures

Sunset over the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River.

June 7, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Life Subscriber Exclusive

The river that one white explorer named after his own ship in 1792 — the Columbia — has been called many things in many languages, but perhaps the simplest, broadest name is also the truest: Big River. Read story

Buzz Ramsey of Yakima Bait attempts to net a spring chinook on the Columbia River. It was announced Wednesday, May 29, 2024, that the spring chinook season has been extended from June 1-15.

Fishing report: Spring chinook season extended on Columbia River

Buzz Ramsey of Yakima Bait attempts to net a spring chinook on the Columbia River. It was announced Wednesday, May 29, 2024, that the spring chinook season has been extended from June 1-15.

May 31, 2024, 5:20pm Latest News

The Columbia River spring chinook salmon season has been extended, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Wednesday. Read story

Spring Chinook salmon fishing is reopening on the lower Columbia River for two weekends in May and four days in June, it was announced Wednesday, May 15, 2024, by Washington and Oregon fishery officials.

Field notes: Lots of salmon fishing opportunities for Memorial Day weekend

Spring Chinook salmon fishing is reopening on the lower Columbia River for two weekends in May and four days in June, it was announced Wednesday, May 15, 2024, by Washington and Oregon fishery officials.

May 25, 2024, 5:36am Outdoors

Spring Chinook salmon angling in the lower Columbia River got an extra day in addition to the weekend of June 12-15, Washington and Oregon fishery officials announced. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of May 18

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

May 25, 2024, 5:35am Outdoors

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of May 18, plus recent area trout plants of May 20-22 Read story