The Wonders of The Columbia River
The Columbia River is the most important geological element in Washington. It contributes to the state in terms of recreation, wildlife, and economic stability. All...
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A wildfire pushed by strong winds blowing through a gorge destroyed five homes on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River and a sixth closer to the water, authorities said.Residents of a bluff above...
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A wildfire pushed by strong winds blowing through a gorge destroyed five homes on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River and a sixth closer to the water, authorities said.Fifty to 60 other homes we...
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The original Oregon Trail brought pioneers from the Midwest to the West Coast 150 years ago.
But today's travelers are blazing a new Oregon trail, crossing the state for recreational ...
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The Supreme Court declined Monday to intervene in an unusual case in which a Canadian company was held subject to the U.S. Superfund law for polluting the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.A ...
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The competition between protected sea lions gobbling Columbia River salmon and impatient humans with empty fishing lines has led to vigilante action.A fisherman shot a sea lion who stole a salmon o...
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This past summer's vacation with the family is just a memory now, but maybe you're already thinking about where to take the kids next year.
A new book from Frommer's, "500 Places to T...
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A riverboat-style cruise ship ran aground off the Alaska coast early Monday, forcing an evacuation of more than 200 passengers before it was able to move again with a Coast Guard escort.Chief Petty...
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Wind energy may be emerging as an important alternative power source for the Northwest, but there are concerns about the danger to hawks and eagles as turbines expand to wild areas of the Columbia ...
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The Columbia River
Wildfire destroys 6 Wash. state homes
