CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Chinook salmon retention on the Columbia River from the Buoy 10 line upstream to the western (downstream) end of Puget Island will close effective 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30. State fishery…
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UPDATE: Coast Guard, partner organizations conclude removal of pollution threats from sunken ferry in Astoria, OR
ASTORIA, Ore. – The Coast Guard concluded operations to remove pollution threats from the ferry vessel Tourist No. 2 in Astoria Friday. Global Diving and Salvage recovered approximately 525 gallons of diesel…
Coast Guard, partner organizations to remove pollution threat from sinking ferry Astoria, OR; More about the sinking fromThe Ship Report
ASTORIA, Ore. – The U.S. Coast Guard and partner organizations are scheduled to remove fuel and other pollution threats from the ferry vessel Tourist No. 2, Thursday. The Coast Guard initially responded Thursday, July…
Summer salmon fishing continues in lower Columbia River: Chinook retention extended through July
Chinook fishing in the Columbia River will continue without interruption through the remainder of the summer season, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington decided today, thanks to stronger than predicted returns of…
Another 11 days added to Columbia River spring Chinook fishing downstream of Bonneville Dam, two fishing days added upstream
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (May 18, 2022) —Following a second run upgrade, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted additional fishing days (Tuesday, May 24 – Friday, June 3) for recreational spring Chinook salmon in the…
Coast Guard sets safety zone on Columbia River, east of I-5, for boat exhibition Friday, May 20th
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Columbia River will establish a temporary safety zone east of the Interstate 5 bridge, to ensure safety of life and property during…
States set additional Columbia River spring Chinook fishing days downstream of Bonneville
CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Following a run upgrade, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted additional fishing days, beginning May 12, for recreational spring Chinook salmon in the Columbia River downstream of Bonneville Dam today during a joint state…
Representative Weber secures funding for historic job creating projects
SALEM, Ore. – State Representative Suzanne Weber secured $7 Million for the Hyak Tongue Point Mobile Lift project. The project is the first-ever zero-emission electric mobile lift in the United States, and…
States set initial 2022 Columbia River spring Chinook recreational seasons
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (February 23, 2022) – After reviewing stock status and a slightly improved upriver spring Chinook forecast from last year’s actual return, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted recreational spring Chinook…
Coast Guard cites fishing vessel operator for negligence on Columbia River, OR, navigation channel
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard issued a Notice of Violation to the owner and master aboard a 48-foot commercial fishing vessel for negligence while operating in conditions of restricted visibility and a failure to maintain…
