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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez tours the Yaquina dredging vessel as the crews works along the Columbia River in August. “So many of our industries rely on these waterways and this dredging schedule,” Perez said.

Dredging the Columbia River is a complex process needed to keep navigation channels open

U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez tours the Yaquina dredging vessel as the crews works along the Columbia River in August. “So many of our industries rely on these waterways and this dredging schedule,” Perez said.

August 19, 2024, 11:32am Business Subscriber Exclusive

The Pacific Northwest’s economy depends on the Columbia River. Read story

Barbara James, Fort Vancouver High School Class of 1981, left, joins metal detectorist Craig Nichols, revisit the spot where Nichols found her class ring at Wintler Park. Nichols recovered and returned the ring that had been missing for 42 years.

A Fort Vancouver grad lost her cherished class ring in 1982; 42 years later it was returned to her

Barbara James, Fort Vancouver High School Class of 1981, left, joins metal detectorist Craig Nichols, revisit the spot where Nichols found her class ring at Wintler Park. Nichols recovered and returned the ring that had been missing for 42 years.

August 17, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Life

Forty-two years ago, Fort Vancouver High School graduate Barbara Pederson spent a day on the beach at Wintler Park. Before sunbathing, she took off her class ring — a precious graduation present from her parents — and put it in her bag. She didn’t want an unsightly tan line on… Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Lower Columbia River and tributary fishing report for week of Aug. 5-11

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 17, 2024, 5:31am Outdoors

Fishing effort at Buoy 10 at the mouth of the Columbia River continues to build as the season progresses toward its peak, traditionally the third week of August. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of Aug. 4

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 10, 2024, 5:30am Outdoors

With the Columbia River forecasted return of upriver bright adults at 261,800 fish, with a significant portion expected to return to the Snake River, Fall Chinoo harvest retention will be allowed in the Snake River beginning Aug. 18. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of July 29

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 3, 2024, 5:31am Outdoors

Salmon fishing at Buoy 10 on Thursday got off to a better-than-anticipated start with a surprising number of coho in the catch. Anglers did report a lot of grass in the water, requiring frequent cleaning of their lines and lures. Read story

American Cruise Lines’ American Harmony docks at the Port of Camas-Washougal on July 19.

Port of Camas-Washougal extends cruise line contract despite economic, environmental concerns

American Cruise Lines’ American Harmony docks at the Port of Camas-Washougal on July 19.

July 27, 2024, 6:10am Business

The Port of Camas-Washougal extended its partnership with American Cruise Lines despite concerns about the cruise line’s economic benefits and commitment to sustainability. Read story

Water sprays out of cannons on the front of Vancouver Fire Boat 1 on Monday on the Columbia River. In the 10 years the department has had the boat, development along Vancouver’s waterfront has increased the need for the emergency response vessel.

Vancouver Fire Boat 1 can do it all: Search and rescue, firefighting and medical emergencies

Water sprays out of cannons on the front of Vancouver Fire Boat 1 on Monday on the Columbia River. In the 10 years the department has had the boat, development along Vancouver’s waterfront has increased the need for the emergency response vessel.

July 27, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

As members of the Vancouver Fire Department cruised down the Columbia River aboard Fire Boat 1, they remarked on how much has changed about the city’s waterfront in the 10 years since the agency acquired the emergency response vessel. Read story

Dan Hess counts large numbers of shad — as well as salmon and other fish species — passing through the Bonneville Lock and Dam on June 12 on the Columbia River.

There’s a new top fish of the Columbia River — and it doesn’t mind the warm water

Dan Hess counts large numbers of shad — as well as salmon and other fish species — passing through the Bonneville Lock and Dam on June 12 on the Columbia River.

July 27, 2024, 6:02am Latest News

There is a new king of the Columbia. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River and tributary fishery reports for week of July 15

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

July 20, 2024, 5:30am Outdoors

Lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam during the July 13 flight count. Read story

Constantin Leahu and son Andrei were lost at sea when the fishing boat they were on capsized on July 13.

Camas father, son missing and presumed dead after boat capsizes near Columbia River Bar

Constantin Leahu and son Andrei were lost at sea when the fishing boat they were on capsized on July 13.

July 18, 2024, 3:35pm Clark County News

A Camas father and son are missing and presumed dead after their 26-foot fishing boat capsized Saturday near the Columbia River Bar west of Astoria, Ore. Read story