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A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., that would federally delist gray wolves passed the U.S. House on Tuesday.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has proposed changes to cougar hunting seasons and is seeking public feedback. The proposal sets the hunting season from September 1 to March 31, with specific caps on human-caused cougar deaths.

The Port of Portland will close its container shipping operations at Terminal 6 by October 1, 2024, following over $30 million in financial losses. This move is set to affect hundreds of jobs and businesses across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, leading to higher costs and significant disruptions to regional transportation and commerce.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently removed 22 northern pike from Carefree Lake on San Juan Island in response to illegal introductions of this invasive species. These aggressive predators pose significant threats to local ecosystems and endangered salmon, prompting swift action from WDFW to mitigate their impact.

Explore the vibrant beer scene in Washington - on both sides of the Cascades.

Three fishermen have been indicted for illegally transporting over 7,000 pounds of crab from Southeast Alaska to Seattle, violating the Lacey Act. The scheme ended in disaster with most of the haul wasted due to disease, raising concerns about the impact on Alaska's crab fishery and prompting federal prosecution.

Rodeo fans are in for a treat this weekend at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center in Hermiston. Hosted by Blue Mountain Community College, the Northwest Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals will feature college teams competing for a chance to reach the College National Finals Rodeo in June.

The Grand Coulee Dam is one of the largest dams in the United States, and offers free visitor tours. Learn more about this feat of engineering.

As millions of birds begin their spring migration along the Pacific Flyway, Portland officials are asking residents to help reduce light pollution by turning off or dimming outdoor lights. This initiative aims to protect migrating birds.

The Lower Snake River Dams continue to be the object of scorn for some and the centerpiece of commerce and energy production (and much more) to others.