PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest in order to help salmon, saying the ...

At 1,243 miles long, the Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest with its tributaries, wetlands and estuaries reaching six U.S. states. (Bonnie Moreland /Courthouse News) PORTLAND ...

The 9 best bars in Columbia are diverse and offer plenty of unique atmospheres. File photo There are plenty of bars in Columbia, but some aren’t known for having the best reputation. If you want to ...

Ikie Lu Record Club, seen in this 2025 photo, is a new wine and cocktail bar set to open Feb. 19, 2026 at 601 N. Lucas St. in West Columbia. Chris Trainor chtrainor@thestate.com A new spot for wine, ...

Columbia River salmon recovery programs fared better in the 2026 federal budget than tribes, advocates, bureaucrats and biologists feared. President Donald Trump had made major cuts to the programs in ...

As Oregon and Washington transportation leaders await a Coast Guard decision that will determine the height of the planned Interstate Bridge Replacement project, OPB has obtained public records that ...

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) — Water rates are officially skyrocketing in Columbia. Despite public outcry, Columbia city leaders have approved increasing their water rates by nearly 150% over the next five ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. — A Jeep slid into the Columbia River near the Ringold Boat Launch on the evening of Friday, December 26, resulting in the death of one of the pets inside. Sheriff's deputies ...

WASHINGTON - Starting January 1, anglers aged 15 and older will need a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement to fish recreationally for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and various ...

TROUTDALE, Ore. (KATU) — The Historic Columbia River Highway has reopened just west of Vista House following a cleanup of a landslide triggered by heavy rain earlier this week, according to the Oregon ...

RIDGEFIELD — Columbia River’s roster has a new look this year, but the Rapids still play a brand of basketball similar to last year when they took home the Class 2A fourth-place state trophy. Many of ...