The invasive and destructive emerald ash borer has been spotted in Vancouver, the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced last week in a news release. The bright green beetles, which originate from northeastern Asia, were initially detected in the United States two decades ago in Michigan. Since then, the beetles have killed 100 million ash trees across the country.
Hunting and fishing have been part of Northwest culture for over a 150 years. However, the rights to take part in these activities are under attack.
MOUNT ST. HELENS NATIONAL VOLCANIC MONUMENT — We can’t let minor obstacles like destructive landslides and locked doors stop us from exploration and adventure, can we?
Data centers, growing tech demands, continuing electrification of cars and homes, and extreme weather events could push the region’s power needs into uncharted territory.
Residents in Camas and Washougal are worried about a proposed gravel mine in Skamania County.
CAMAS — Many people view algae blooms as a problem too big for any one person to solve. Emily Jiang saw an opportunity to prove that one person still could make a difference.
For most of us, the long days of summer mean enjoying more sunshine than we can in winter. The same goes for bats, who use the critical time to build up the thick layers of body fat they need to survive winter hibernation.
CAMAS — Ty Cobb moved to Camas mainly for its lakes and would love nothing more than to take his family out kayaking or paddleboarding on Lacamas Lake without a second thought. The fact that he has to check algae levels before hitting the water is part of what pushed him to join the Lacamas Watershed Council a few years ago.
Wildfire season is in full swing, but slightly cooler temperatures and unexpected rainfall in May and June may have helped prevent some of the large, catastrophic fires too often seen in Southwest Washington.
Naked Falls, a campground near Washougal, has been named one of Hipcamp’s 50 Favorite Places to Camp in America Right Now for 2026. The annual list, released by the camping…
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