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Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue boathouse repaired and returned to Ridgefield
CCFR's repaired boathouse returned to Lake River after an accidental fire sidelined marine operations since December 2025.
Public Health offers tips for staying safe in local waters this summer
Clark County Public Health warns that local lakes and rivers remain dangerously cold despite warming air temperatures this Memorial Day weekend.
Deceased person found in Lake River near Ridgefield Marina
A man was found deceased in Lake River near the Ridgefield Marina on July 4. No signs of foul play were observed. A nearby sailboat, believed to be linked to the man, i…
Join Ridgefield’s free Dragon Boat Community Paddles this summer
…er long, giving residents a chance to try Dragon Boating on Lake River with no experience necessary.
Public Health offers tips for staying safe as swim season approaches
…unty Public Health reminds residents that cold, fast-moving lakes and rivers can be dangerous and offers practical tips—from wearing life jackets to checking water-quality advisories—to stay safe duri…
VPD seeks assistance locating man who went missing near Columbia River
…elp to locate Franky Fred, who was last seen near Vancouver Lake on May 23.
Opinion: The Biden EPA is divorced from reality
Is the Biden EPA wrong to designate Lake Roosevelt a Superfund site? Residents argue the Eastern Washington river is clean and vital.
Public Health offers tips for staying safe in and around water, begins beach monitoring next week
…eople to take caution in and around water – especially area lakes and rivers.
Public Health offers tips for staying safe in and around water this weekend
…Health reminds people to exercise caution around water, as lakes and rivers in Southwest Washington remain cold and potentially dangerous, even during warmer weather.
Clark County Public Health officials offer tips for staying safe in and around water this summer
In spring and early summer, area lakes and rivers are still cold, and water may be moving quickly.
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge to reopen May 1
…at restoration project in the history of the lower Columbia River, Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge reopens to the public on May 1.
Anglers can fish for free June 12-13
…ngton will be able to fish without a license on the state’s lakes, rivers, and marine waters during this year’s annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 12 and 13.