On the lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 131 salmonid boats and 31 Washington bank rods tallied on the Oct. 18 flight count.

From white sturgeon to bald eagles, explore the remarkable species thriving along the Columbia River, the lifeblood of the ...

Hatcheries, which release massive numbers of fish into the wild after raising them in captivity, have long been used to supplement fish supplies affected by human activity. But with the 18 dams on the ...

Some of us have been fighting for salmon for more than three decades. To understand the resolve of salmon advocates — and the frustration so many of us felt when the federal government recently ...

This riverside retreat offers stellar scenery and outdoor activities ranging from sailing and fishing to hiking and biking, ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

With coho season coming to a close, Portland-area anglers are facing fewer opportunities close to home. Coho counts at Willamette Falls remain fairly strong, ...

STEVENSON — The harvest moon’s reflection danced through the churning wake of Jakub Bednarek’s 16-foot aluminum jet boat on a recent night along the Columbia River. The boat sounded a siren as two ...

The Tri-Cities chapter of the Ice Age Floods Institute is reviving its public lecture series with a free program Nov. 4 p.m.

Nicholas K. Geranios / AP Environmental groups and the State of Oregon are seeking a court injunction to force federal dams on the Columbia River to lower reservoirs and increase the amount of water ...

The catch-and-release method and artificial bait must be used in all fishing at Cosmo-Bethel Park through Jan. 31. There is no wading or swimming allowed, and boats are prohibited at Cosmo-Bethel Park ...