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Hikers ascend Beacon Rock.

A triple scoop of Southwest Washington spring break adventures

Hikers ascend Beacon Rock.

March 31, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Life

If rising prices have squeezed your family out of a big adventure over next week’s spring break, why not have a little adventure instead? Here are three ideas for local excursions, each topped off with ice cream. Read story

Pikas prefer the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.

Volunteers needed for pika patrol in the Columbia River Gorge

Pikas prefer the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge.

March 30, 2023, 10:30am Clark County Life

If vast views of sublime scenery don’t lure you to the Columbia River Gorge, how about a little dose of irresistible cuteness? With a dollop of environmental virtue for good measure? Read story

Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

Clark County asked to OK gravel pit east of Washougal

Trucks drive toward the Zimmerly gravel pit east of Washougal in July 2018. Operators of the pit, long the subject of opposition from neighbors and conservation groups, are seeking permission to keep extracting gravel from the site.

February 28, 2023, 6:04am Business

A gravel pit that has been involved in years of disputes and lawsuits is in the public eye once again, as its owner and operator request approval to continue mining at the site. Read story

The parking lot fills quickly at Dog Mountain Trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge in the spring.

Dog Mountain parking permits online March 15

The parking lot fills quickly at Dog Mountain Trailhead in the Columbia River Gorge in the spring.

February 23, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

In light of Dog Mountain’s popularity during peak wildflower season, hikers should consider securing a parking spot ahead of time. Read story

A sea lion eats a salmon in the Columbia River near Bonneville Dam in North Bonneville in 2008.

Sea lions threaten Northwest’s salmon

A sea lion eats a salmon in the Columbia River near Bonneville Dam in North Bonneville in 2008.

February 17, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Decadeslong efforts by state and tribal agencies have slowly curbed sea lion populations in the region, yet officials still consider the pinnipeds a threat to at-risk salmon populations in the Columbia River. Read story

There are many culprits that contribute toward declining sturgeon populations. Bonneville Dam operations and predation from Steller sea lions contribute significant impacts, according to officials. There could also be influences from climate change, prey availability, contaminants and even thiamine deficiencies.

Sturgeon numbers sinking in Columbia River

There are many culprits that contribute toward declining sturgeon populations. Bonneville Dam operations and predation from Steller sea lions contribute significant impacts, according to officials. There could also be influences from climate change, prey availability, contaminants and even thiamine deficiencies.

February 1, 2023, 6:01am Clark County News

Sturgeon in the lower Columbia River aren’t facing extinction but may face the risk of becoming a dwindling population if current trends persist. Read story

Gillnetters repair a net in Astoria, Ore. A bill before the Washington Senate would eliminate nontribal gillnetting on the lower Columbia River.

Days of gillnetting on lower Columbia River may be numbered

Gillnetters repair a net in Astoria, Ore. A bill before the Washington Senate would eliminate nontribal gillnetting on the lower Columbia River.

January 18, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

Now equipped with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s support, long-awaited legislation to remove nontribal gillnets from the lower Columbia River may be a step closer to reality. Read story

Fires, shooting, smoking restricted in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

August 5, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

New restrictions have been imposed on campfires, smoking and other activities in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Read story

The Hood River Bridge over the Columbia River with Mount Hood in the background is seen from White Salmon.

White Salmon and Hood River Bridge a critical connection

The Hood River Bridge over the Columbia River with Mount Hood in the background is seen from White Salmon.

July 9, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

Residents’ fears continue to swell as the strength of their community’s connecting bridge becomes faultier by the day. Read story

Rowena Crest and Rowena Plateau, adjacent trailheads at Oregon&#039;s Tom McCall Nature Preserve, offer some of the Columbia River Gorge&#039;s most spectacular views.

Gifford Pinchot, Gorge get infrastructure aid

Rowena Crest and Rowena Plateau, adjacent trailheads at Oregon&#039;s Tom McCall Nature Preserve, offer some of the Columbia River Gorge&#039;s most spectacular views.

June 10, 2022, 4:05pm Clark County News

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Columbia River Gorge are among multiple natural areas in Washington to receive required funding for delayed infrastructure improvements. Read story