SEATTLE — The U.S. government on Tuesday acknowledged for the first time the harms that the construction and operation of dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest have caused ...

From their first days in the Pacific Northwest, trappers, soldiers and settlers wanted to eat beef. The Spanish brought the first cattle to the region.

Connecting with the landscapes and the history of the Pacific Northwest is incomplete without acknowledging and honoring the Indigenous origins of the region. The region which has been built on the ...

The fact that salmon is the second most popular seafood in the United States is no surprise to those who enjoy it. Rich, meaty, and full of both flavor and nutrients, salmon can be prepared in so many ...

From artsy tattoo parlors to cozy coffee shops, these three businesses are amplifying Indigenous voices across Portland.

WE’RE GOING A little wild with this year’s Garden Party Game (which I made up), looking at how gardeners can create beautiful, Earth-friendly landscapes. Megan McManus grew up in the Northwest and ...

Pacific lamprey cling to a fish-viewing window at Bonneville Lock & Dam on June 28. This year, adult Pacific lamprey returns are lower than in 2023. So far, fish counters estimate only 22,021 (as of ...

What looks great in your garden right now? Besides daffodils and tulips, many exotic (aka non-native) ornamentals are not yet strutting their stuff. Indeed, after spring bulbs have faded, many gardens ...

PEORIA, Ariz. — The "hometown kid" is a story that is told whenever it pops up in sports. It's one that pulls at the heartstrings. The idea of a native son putting in the work and effort to make it to ...

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