Located near a scenic mountain and far from most cities, this lake state park in Idaho is an underrated gem for camping, ...

Fisheries managers of Oregon and Washington opted to reopen the Columbia River for additional retention days over two weekends.

Discover a peaceful small-town state park in Washington that locals love for its quiet trails, scenic views, and hidden gem ...

State warns of drought impacts on crops and salmon. Last month, the Department of Ecology issued a statewide drought ...

Once celebrated as a Revolutionary War savior, shad has become a rarity. That doesn’t stop its fans from seeking it out.

Your daily roundup of local news from Thurston County, Washington — covering Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, and ...

With the help of volunteers and wildlife officials, the Oregon Zoo returned 22 endangered northwestern pond turtles to the Columbia River Gorge this week.

The federal government has rejected a request to list three populations of Gulf of Alaska king salmon as endangered, according to a public notice scheduled for publication on Thursday. The listing was ...

Aim is to develop solutions to chronic water shortages Facing four consecutive years of drought and “challenging climate ...

The return of spring chinook to the Columbia and Snake rivers is unlikely to reach a preseason forecast, according to state ...

Here’s a fun fact that’ll make your rent-burdened friends question their entire existence: there’s a Washington city where ...