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March 12, 2026
A volunteer with the Vancouver Wildlife League releases a pheasant into the Shillapoo Wildlife Area west of Vancouver. The pheasants are raised by the Bob Oke Game Farm for the Western Washington Pheasant Release Program. (Terry Otto for The Columbian)

Searching for answers to game farm issues

Washington House Bill 2668, which would have provided substantial funding for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife to look for an alternative site for the state-run Bob Oke Pheasant Game Farm near Centralia, did not pass in the recent legislative session.

February 19, 2026
After the girls tennis spring season concludes, the eight tennis courts at Camas High School will be resurfaced prior to installation of an all-weather bubble. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Cover a game-changer for Camas tennis fans

Camas School District leaders are bubbling with excitement over the latest developments in their plan to cover Camas High School’s tennis courts with an all-weather dome.

February 12, 2026
Clammers along the Washington coast could see a reduction in the daily limit of geoduck clams, and an increase in the harvestable size of cockles if proposed rules changes are enacted.

WDFW proposes shellfish rule changes

The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife has proposed rule changes for recreational clam, mussel, and oyster seasons, as well as increasing the size of harvestable cockles, and a reduction in the geoduck daily limit from three to one. They are requesting public comments on the possible changes.