Henry Brannan

ELOCHOMAN RIVER VALLEY — Investment companies have whittled away the land hunters can use in Wahkiakum and Pacific counties. Access to tens of thousands of acres of locally treasured, longtime hunting grounds is now blocked because a new generation of pri... See more

A slow winter season in Skamania County is worsening the impacts of a broader tourism downturn the county has suffered since pandemic-era outdoor recreation booms began to wane. kAmq@E9 E96 ?F>36C @7 J62C=J G:D:E@CD 2?5 E96 2>@F?E @7 >@?6J E96J D... See more

AVOIDING DISASTER State, federal leaders aim to protect the Lewis and Clark Bridge from fate of Baltimore bridge COLUMBIA RIVER Columbia River shipping industry leaders say there is a growing risk the Lewis and Clark Bridge between Rainier and Longview co... See more

LONGVIEW — Last Wednesday’s Cowlitz River recreational smelt dip fishing was cold, windy and overall fruitful — at least for the people who worked hard and were a little lucky. Sea lion barks at Gerhart Gardens Park boat ramp marked the 8 a.m. start of th... See more

SATURDAY SMELT DIP SCHEDULED Wednesday fishery successful in Longview COWLITZ RIVER Wednesday's Cowlitz River recreational smelt dip fishing was cold and windy, but overall fruitful — at least for the people who worked hard and had a bit of luck. Sea lion... See more