Columbia River

Federal researchers say two widely used pesticides harm many endangered fish species

Photo: A coho salmon in spawning colors. The National Marine Fisheries Service says that continued use of insect-killing chemicals containing…

2 years ago

Wall Street spends millions to buy up Washington state water

Photo: Don Lundgren’s family ranch sits next to the Chewuch River. Lundgren hoped to sell water rights to Crown Columbia…

5 years ago

Northwest dams agree to spill more water to help salmon, orcas survive

The survival of Puget Sound’s orca population depends on the migration of endangered Chinook salmon. (USFWS) (Courthouse News) Dam operators…

6 years ago

Radioactive Waste Still Flooding Columbia River, EPA Says

Columbia River in Hanford Reach National Monument, Washington. (Photo via Department of Energy) Kennewick, Wash. (CN) Groundwater contaminated with radioactive…

7 years ago

Oregon’s Niagara Falls, Revealed

A viewing area in Snøhetta's design for the new river walk (Courtesy of Snøhetta) It’s a sunny morning at Willamette…

7 years ago