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Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Washington Columbia River tributary fishing report for Nov. 20-26

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

November 29, 2023, 3:15pm Outdoors

The Washington Columbia River tributary sport sampling summary for Nov. 20-26: Read story

Beacon Rock State Park (The Columbian files)

Do you want to visit a WA state park for free? Here are 12 days that you can in 2024

Beacon Rock State Park (The Columbian files)

November 27, 2023, 7:41am Latest News

Did you miss the 12th and final day of this year to visit one of Washington’s state parks for free? Not to worry: The Washington State Discover Pass Program has announced designated free days for 2024. Read story

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.

Columbia River Basin on alert for quagga mussels

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.

November 25, 2023, 6:05am Editor's Choice

On Sept. 18, 2023, the presence of quagga mussels was confirmed within the Snake River near the town of Twin Falls, Idaho, during regular invasive species monitoring by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). Read story

Moon Oregon comes out on Dec.

Connect with Oregon through a new travel guide

Moon Oregon comes out on Dec.

November 25, 2023, 5:55am Latest News

New travel guide "Moon Oregon" highlights coastal getaways, hiking and camping sites, and craft beer and wine establishments as well as provides background information on many places to visit throughout the state. Read story

Field notes: Gorge park closed for work

November 24, 2023, 3:41pm Outdoors

West Mayer State Park along the Columbia River is closed through mid-April 2024 to allow workers to replace the boat ramp and restroom plus expand vehicle parking, a $1.14 million project. Read story

Norman, Columbia Springs&rsquo; temporary AirbnBeaver guest, sleeps soundly in an empty fish hatchery round during an afternoon nap at Columbia Springs on Nov. 13. As a &ldquo;nuisance beaver,&rdquo; or a furbearer who damages or floods property, Norman was able to stay in the space before eventually being reintroduced to the wild &mdash; far from humans.

Timeout for beavers: Columbia Springs’ east Vancouver AirbnBeaver hosts critters deemed a nuisance before they are reintroduced into the wild

Norman, Columbia Springs&rsquo; temporary AirbnBeaver guest, sleeps soundly in an empty fish hatchery round during an afternoon nap at Columbia Springs on Nov. 13. As a &ldquo;nuisance beaver,&rdquo; or a furbearer who damages or floods property, Norman was able to stay in the space before eventually being reintroduced to the wild &mdash; far from humans.

November 24, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Beaver LBM-M1-23, better known as Norman, temporarily moved into a drained pool at Columbia Springs in east Vancouver to get sorted out after being booted from his Camas dwelling earlier this month. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Washington Columbia River tributary fishing report for Nov. 13-19

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

November 22, 2023, 5:04pm Outdoors

The Washington Columbia River tributary sport sampling summary for Nov. 13-19 Read story

These clams were all dug on the northern end of the Long Beach Peninsula, a few hundred yards north of the Oysterville Approach.

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs starting Nov. 24

These clams were all dug on the northern end of the Long Beach Peninsula, a few hundred yards north of the Oysterville Approach.

November 21, 2023, 6:01pm Latest News

Once you’ve had your fill of turkey, post-Thanksgiving razor clams will be ready to dig beginning Friday, Nov. 24, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed Tuesday. Read story