Podcasts about Columbia River

They hated the rain. There wasn't enough sunshine. Everybody wanted to hug. We're not talking about your east coast friends who just moved to Portland, we're talking about legendary explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who spent one miserable winter in the Pacific Northwest before making a desperate flight upriver. On this week's episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we talk to Jill Harding, visitor services program manager at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, about the Lewis and Clark Expedition's famous stay on the lower Columbia River. Like many new residents, they learned firsthand just how tough a Northwest winter can be. Here are some highlights from this week's show: How joy turned to misery almost immediately. The expedition was well equipped for the journey — just not for the Northwest. The famous story of the stolen canoe. Why you should visit Lewis and Clark National Historical Park today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this REMASTED episode, friends Chris, Neil, Ryan, and Adam share the terrifying tale of how their crabbing trip on the treacherous Columbia River turned into a fight for survival. When their boat struck a hidden rock bar and sank in under 60 seconds, chaos erupted. Swimming in frigid water, facing towering waves, and with no help in sight, their fate seemed sealed. Yet, through divine timing, selfless heroism, and unexpected rescuers, God's presence shone through.-----------------------------If you're a fan of true crime but crave a dose of inspiration instead of tales of darkness, The Miracle Files is your perfect alternative. With the same storytelling intensity as true crime podcasts, The Miracle Files delves into the details of each miraculous story, exploring the people and circumstances that turned these moments into something unforgettable. Whether you believe in divine intervention or human perseverance, this podcast will leave you feeling uplifted and amazed.Website: www.themiraclefiles.comPodcast/RSS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miracle-files/id1714203488Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_miracle_files_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100093613416005&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.miracle.files?_t=8rB5ooQd482&_r=1

Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots, Part 1I'll be away this week for a little time off, and I'll be featuring excerpts this week on the show from a recent interview I did with Len Tumbarello, executive director of the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots.We'll be taking a look at this vital organization and talking about a subset of the maritime industry that passes by our doors daily here on the Columbia River, but which most of us know little about - the specialized profession of being a maritime pilot, and how that profession is regulated by the state, for safety and commerce.

Runnin’ down the show: Jarod Higginbotham and Shane Magnuson of Yakimabait.com in studio and in town for Sportco’s Springer 101! // Regional Roundup: 2025 Springers by the numbers and the first NOF Forecasts leaking out // The BeauMac TECH Line: How do Columbia RIver spring chinook techniques change from tide water to the Bonneville pool? Jarod and Shane drills down on techniques by river mile // Picks of the week: Canadian Straits Chelan koks, Razor clams and STEELHEAD! 

Luke gets some answers about the mysterious creatures he spotted in the Columbia River yesterday. He and Andrew also discuss the imminent sale of the Seattle Seahawks and how they feel about that. And Luke watched the French film that Andrew's been obsessed with for the past 24 hours. (The conversation about Le Bonheur, which was mostly spoiler free, occurs between 43:00 - 1:04:00)

Andrew is pretty outraged over a judge's ruling on "boneless chicken wings." Luke discovers some unprecedented megafauna in the Columbia River below his house. They also get into some TV talk (Luke is enjoying Neighbors and The Other Two on HBO) and movie talk (Andrew stumbled on an old French film yesterday that he can't get out of his head.) 

As the Native American bride of a French-Canadian interpreter, she joined the Astorian Party on its overland voyage to Oregon to set up a trading post on the Columbia River. Did she know what they were getting into? (Snake River area, 1810s - Part 1 of 3 parts) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1707a.marie-dorion-part1-450.html)

Steven Rinella talks with Donella Miller and Doug Hatch of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC), Brody Henderson, Janis Putelis, Seth Morris, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: The Six Sovereigns restoration initiative of the Columbia River basin; having a holistic philosophy and viewing fish as a forever fixture; salmon runs; steelhead reconditioning; chinook recovery; sockeye and coho reintroduction; lamprey restoration; the sea lion crisis; and more. Feel free to donate to the recovery effort here: https://critfc.org/donate/ Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last few weeks, Seattle commuters have been weathering I-5 maintenance on the Ship Canal Bridge. The traffic is bad, the timeline is long … yeah, it’s not fun. Maybe this will help ease the frustration while you wait in traffic. It could be worse: we could need a whole new bridge. That’s the situation for the I-5 span over the Columbia River, at the border of Washington and Oregon. Parts of the crossing are over 100 years old, and local leaders have discussed a replacement for decades. Planning between Washington and Oregon started twenty years ago … the project hasn’t broken ground yet, and cost estimates have recently ballooned. But the I-5 bridge replacement got good news from the Coast Guard this month that could make it a tad less pricey. Guests: Carley Francis, Interim Program Administrator for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Related links: Interstate Bridge Replacement Program Washington State Is Losing Control of the Columbia Interstate Bridge Replacement Megaproject » The Urbanist Coast Guard OKs new I-5 bridge over Columbia River without movable span • Washington State Standard Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Coast Guard has approved the fixed-span design for the proposed new Interstate Bridge over the Columbia River, a decision announced by Sen. Maria Cantwell that advances the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program toward construction, addresses maritime navigation concerns, and removes the need for a lift span that currently disrupts traffic on Interstate 5. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/coast-guard-approves-fixed-span-design-for-new-interstate-bridge/ #InterstateBridge #IBR #Infrastructure #Vancouver #WashingtonPolitics

An opinion column by Charles Prestrud examines newly revealed cost estimates for the I-5 Columbia River Bridge replacement, outlines competing transportation funding pressures facing the 2026 Legislature, and questions whether WSDOT's planning process is delivering affordable, practical solutions. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-crossing-the-mighty-columbia-river-is-getting-mighty-expensive/ #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #I5Bridge #TransportationPolicy #WashingtonLegislature

In an alternative 1889, a ghost ship runs aground on the sand bar just outside the mouth of the Columbia River where it empties into the Pacific Ocean. This particularly dangerous area of the coast has been dubbed "The Graveyard of the Pacific", and intrepid reporter Janice Jefferies of The Portland Chronicle is sent on assignment to Astoria, Oregon to find out why no one is talking about what was found on deck when rescuers pulled alongside the mysterious ship.  What she eventually finds out forces Janice to fight for her life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an alternative 1889, a ghost ship runs aground on the sand bar just outside the mouth of the Columbia River where it empties into the Pacific Ocean. This particularly dangerous area of the coast has been dubbed "The Graveyard of the Pacific", and intrepid reporter Janice Jefferies of The Portland Chronicle is sent on assignment to Astoria, Oregon to find out why no one is talking about what was found on deck when rescuers pulled alongside the mysterious ship.  What she eventually finds out forces Janice to fight for her life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Year's Eve Ship Horns in AstoriaHear Astoria's visiting ships ring in 2026 with the sonorous sounds of their horns at midnight on New Year's Eve on the Columbia River.

In this episode, we step back from the headlines to look at what ship fires keep teaching us—again and again. We talk through the realities of marine firefighting response, how communities can track air quality during smoke events, and why “general average” can suddenly matter a lot when cargo is lost. We also preview regional efforts to sharpen preparedness, including upcoming work through harbor safety partners and new coordination initiatives along the Columbia River.

A new Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement takes effect Jan. 1 for anglers fishing in the Columbia River and many Washington tributaries, with fees dedicated exclusively to supporting recreational salmon and steelhead fisheries. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/columbia-river-salmon-and-steelhead-endorsement-goes-into-effect-jan-1/ #WashingtonState #Fishing #ColumbiaRiver #SalmonFishing #Steelhead #WDFW

In this opinion column, Neighbors for a Better Crossing urges the U.S. Coast Guard to reject the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program's proposed 116-foot fixed-span bridge, arguing that atmospheric river events and rising river levels further reduce vessel clearance and permanently restrict navigation on the Columbia River. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-atmospheric-river-events-mean-even-less-clearance-for-vessels-crossing-under-the-proposed-interstate-bridge-plan/ #Opinion #InterstateBridge #ColumbiaRiver #TransportationPolicy #NavigationSafety #PacificNorthwest

Hang on, boys and girls--here's a fast-moving, story-rich conversation about chasing ducks on Oregon's amazing Columbia River with a couple diver diehards--retired Migratory Bird Chief Brad Bortner and decoy carver Pat Gregory--and long-time Oregonian outdoor writer M.D. Johnson. The Columbia River shapes everything about duck hunting coastal Oregon--weather, water, ducks and even the people chasing them. And we get into it all--the mighty river itself, open-water spreads and river tactics, a-little-something-for-everyone opportunities, hair-raising dangers, hand-carved decoy traditions, defining species--choose one of over 20-something waterfowl--and regional topics such as the "pineapple express" or "atmospheric river" phenomena, Lewis and Clarke, razor clamming, the mystical big foot and who the heck knows what else--like a wild ride down the Columbia River, this one took a life all of its own!    Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Vancouver fire crews and a Port of Portland rescue boat responded to an emergency on the Columbia River after a man jumped from the I-205 Bridge and was pulled from the water and transported for medical care. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/person-rescued-after-jumping-from-i-205-bridge/ #Vancouver #I205Bridge #WaterRescue #VancouverFire #EmergencyResponse #ColumbiaRiver

More than 90% of all liquid fuel in Oregon is stored along a 6 mile stretch of the Willamette River just north of downtown Portland known as the Critical Energy Infrastructure hub. Studies have shown that a major earthquake could cause the release of as much toxic liquid as the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, with oil reaching all the way to the mouth of the Columbia River. This fall, the city released a draft proposal to reduce the fuel stored at the site and require seismic upgrades. Eric Engstrom, director of the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, joins us to explain the plan.

Today on America in the Morning Son Arrested In Rob Reiner Killing Police have arrested the son of Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Singer Reiner for murdering his parents in their Los Angeles home.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports that Nick Reiner is being held without bail, as police have released a statement saying he is the person responsible for their deaths.  Anger Over Trump Post About Reiner Murders President Donald Trump lashed out at Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner after he and his wife were stabbed to death in their home, sparking pushback from a number of Democrat and Republican lawmakers.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the president is blaming Rob Reiner's political leanings for the Hollywood legend's killing.  New Person Of Interest In Brown Shooting A manhunt is underway after photos and videos of a new person of interest were released by investigators in the deadly shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island over the weekend.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports this comes after the FBI and Rhode Island authorities released the original person sought for the shooting. Guilty Verdict In Walshe Case After just six hours of deliberations, a jury returned a guilty verdict for a Massachusetts man in the disappearance of his wife, whose body was never found.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  Names Of Guardsmen Killed In Syria Released The US Military has released the names of the two Iowa National Guard members killed in an ambush in Syria.   Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Judge Becomes Defendant A judge in Wisconsin is on trial for allegedly obstructing immigration agents.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  Planning A Healthcare Bill Republicans in the House say they will vote this week on health care reform legislation designed to give Americans more choice and save money, but questions surround what's going to be in the bill.  John Stolnis has more from Washington. Close To A Deal Saying they're on the verge of a deal, President Trump says the US is offering security guarantees to Ukraine in an effort to end Russia's war with Kyiv, and that talks are progressing with Europe's help, which could include a multinational peacekeeping force.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports Russia is still demanding to keep Ukrainian territory, a demand that Ukraine's president says he will not support.  More Washington State Rain & Flooding They're used to rain in the Pacific Northwest, but not like this.  The region from Canada to the Columbia River and beyond continues to be pounded by historic rainfall, and that's led to record flooding, about 100,000 people evacuated, and levees in danger of collapse.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson in Seattle. Feds Bust Bomb Plot Federal authorities swooped in and arrested 4 suspected extremists the government claims was engaged in a New Year's Eve bombing plot in California.  The details from correspondent Julie Walker. Fentanyl A WMD President Trump signed an executive order Monday classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.  Trump Sues BBC President Trump made news in the legal circles, announcing he is suing the British Broadcasting Corporation for $5 billion dollars.  Latest On Australia Mass Shooting While there's continued fallout from the weekend mass shooting in Australia, a hero is also emerging from the tragedy.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Finally   30 million people watched him get married to Laura Webber on General Hospital in 1981.  Anthony Geary, an iconic soap opera actor who played Luke Spencer on the daytime TV drama passed away.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr looks back on his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Hudson of E1 returns to talk about a grab bag of recent news: Marie Glusenkamp Perez's war on pinnipeds, Alex Karp's tweaked-out media hits, and another vaccine on the RFK's chopping block. We then turn to Milo Yiannopoulos, who just recently made the equally outrageous claims that Charlie Kirk is still alive and Benny Johnson is actually gay. Finally, Tarantino's unbearable public persona, the Ellison-Zaslav war over Warner Bros.' future, and a lot of praise for a recent genre movie. Listen to Episode 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/episode-one-868768631 And subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast/posts

I chose this field recording because its sound world echoed the early-morning atmosphere of the Columbia River, a landscape that grounds me. I wove fragments of the original birds and frogs into a reimagined piece that balances two emotional currents: the meditative stillness of nature and the anxiety that often shadows life in the US right now.  Asokore-Dabiasem amphibian sounds reimagined by Christi Denton.

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold an oversight hearing titled “Sea Lion Predation in the Pacific Northwest.” Witnesses Panel I (Administration Witnesses) • Mr. Sam Rauch, Deputy Assistant Administrator, National Marine Fisheries Service, Silver Spring, MD Panel II (Outside Experts) • The Honorable Ken Choke, Chairman, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Olympia, WA • Ms. Aja DeCoteau, Executive Director, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Portland, OR • Mr. Ed Johnstone, Chairman, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, Olympia, WA • Mr. Larry Phillips, Pacific Fisheries Policy Director, American Sportfishing Association, Olympia, WA (Minority Witness) Hearing Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418481

Send us a textWith a recent video - not sure if it's fake or real - that's going viral on socials of a massive, mythic bird - had to know more about thunderbirds. We called hydroplanes that raced on the Columbia River thunderbirds for their massive roar and crazy wake. There were hotels named Thunderbird Lodge in Washington state, too. And I grew up a Seahawks fan whose logo is a riff and a nod to the mighty thunderbird as depicted on Northwest tribe totems. The thunderbird means something different to each tribe, and tribe member. And some secrets aren't meant for uninitiated ears.Show Sources1898 Story of the Thunderbird from Oregon's Tillamook Tribe, Franz Boas, PNSNThunderbird (mythology), Daniel Horowitz, EBSCORulers of the Upper Realm, Thunderbirds Are Powerful Native Spirits, Audubon MagazineI don't accept sponsors and paid advertisers. I choose people, podcasts and authors I believe in to highlight in the ad segment. That's why I've been shining a spotlight on Derek Condit at Mystical Wares. He is both talented and generous with those gifts. Please give his books a look on the Mystical Wares website.Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!

In 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper boarded a flight out of Portland, handed a note to a flight attendant, and calmly claimed he had a bomb. What followed became one of the most famous hijackings in American history — a ransom drop, a midnight parachute jump into rough wilderness, and a suspect who vanished without a trace.Over the next five decades, theories multiplied, evidence surfaced and disappeared, and a mysterious bundle of cash washed up along the Columbia River. Despite one of the longest and most exhaustive investigations the FBI ever launched, the true identity — and fate — of D.B. Cooper remains one of the country's most enduring unsolved mysteries.

Joe Cortright outlines why the Coast Guard is unlikely to approve the IBR's proposed low fixed span, citing navigation requirements, a century of legal precedent, past disputes over Columbia River clearance, and concerns about ignoring future river uses. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-you-cant-bribe-your-way-to-a-low-fixed-span-bridge/ #Opinion #IBR #CoastGuard #ColumbiaRiver #Transportation #Infrastructure #PacificNorthwest

Scott Revell, manager of Roza Irrigation District, and Larry Mattson, director of the Office of Columbia River, discuss the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan. They highlight historically low reservoir storage and streamflows after three consecutive drought years, prompting strict water diversion restrictions to protect fish and senior water rights. They explain key drought factors, current supply levels, and projected water availability, along with voluntary and mandatory conservation measures for domestic users. They also outline resources and emergency drought grants available to farmers to help mitigate crop and livestock losses. Podcast Recorded on November 20, 2025

On this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel presents his 2021 D.B. Cooper skyjacking 50th anniversary special "COOPER FIVE-OH." "COOPER FIVE-OH" includes an all-star lineup of D.B. Cooper experts and witnesses. We interview the FBI's Larry Carr, lead agent on the case when it was closed several years ago. We also talk with Cooper skyjacking passenger Larry Finegold, and Seattle Times photographers Greg Gilbert and Bruce McKim, who were both at SeaTac Airport that night as the skyjacking unfolded, and who both took iconic photographs. Also joining us is D.B. Cooper hunter and expert Eric Ulis, and Bryan Ingram – who, as a child, discovered $6,000 of Cooper's cash along the Columbia River in 1980. "COOPER FIVE-OH” was produced and hosted live by Feliks Banel on a commercial radio station in Seattle, Washington on Thanksgiving Eve, November 24, 2021 - 50 years to the night of the infamous skyjacking. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes.

Southwest Washington teams delivered strong performances across state tournaments, with Columbia River finishing second in 2A girls soccer and Seton Catholic taking second in 1A. Skyview and Hockinson earned fourth-place trophies, Prairie placed third in 3A volleyball, and Camas secured fifth in 4A. Seton Catholic football also reached the 1A quarterfinals as the fall sports season came to a close. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-columbia-river-2a-seton-catholic-1a-settle-for-second-in-state-soccer/ #HighSchoolSports #WIAA #ColumbiaRiver #SetonCatholic #SoccerFinals #VolleyballState #Camas #PrairieFalcons #SkyviewStorm #HockinsonHawks

//The Wire//2300Z November 17, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTESTS TAKE PLACE IN MEXICO CITY OVER THE WEEKEND AS PRESSURE MOUNTS ON SHEINBAUM. ICE OPERATIONS PIVOT TO CHARLOTTE NC AS SIGNIFICANT RESISTANCE IS EXPECTED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Mexico: Weekend protests turned to riots on Saturday, as various groups expressed their concerns with government.Analyst Comment: Most of the demonstrations in Mexico City remained fairly low-intensity (by local standards), however a few riots did break out throughout the day. These demonstrations are a continuation of the global trend of "Gen Z" protests, with many of the participants demonstrating for a wide array of causes, many of which are contradictory political ideologies. Nevertheless, all of the negative sentiment was focused on Sheinbaum, as dissent grows with her handling of Cartel violence throughout the nation.Caribbean: The situation continues as before, with a few strikes being conducted on narco vessels over the past few days by the US Navy. In Venezuela tensions remain the same, with Maduro making more public appearances than normal, mostly commenting on the rising tensions with the United States. Over the weekend Maduro serenaded an audience with an impromptu performance of *Imagine* by John Lennon during remarks urging a peaceful outcome to the conflict.Analyst Comment: If Maduro is attempting to soothe his population in order to reassure them that an all-out war is not about to break out, there are probably less disturbing ways to go about it. Either way, this embarrassing display probably does convey the seriousness of the situation, considering that Maduro knows the US is gunning for regime change.-HomeFront-Washington - Over the weekend the US Coast Guard successfully conducted a rescue of stranded boaters who were reported overdue after failing to return from their trip. A man and his son became stranded after their boat capsized in rough weather in the Pacific Ocean near the mouth of the Columbia River. The boaters were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter out of Air Station Astoria on the Oregon side of the river, and transported to a hospital where both were treated for hypothermia.Analyst Comment: Considering the cold water temperatures this time of year, it is undoubtedly a miracle both survived. This incident also highlights the importance of establishing (and sticking to) an Overdue Boater plan when carrying out outdoor activities, especially as we move into the winter months where Search and Rescue operations present many more challenges nationwide.North Carolina: Counter-ICE operations have intensified as deportation operations move to Charlotte as part of Operation CHARLOTTE'S WEB. So far over a hundred illegals with extensive criminal records have been arrested throughout the city since the operation began a few days ago.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In Charlotte, a very interesting development was observed over the weekend as ICE moved into the area. The Compare Foods grocery store announced free home delivery of grocery items during the period of time that the ICE operation is expected to take place. This food store primarily serves the Latino community and most of their social media posts are in Spanish. While they don't explicitly state it in their social media posts, the implication is clear...this company intends to cash in on the illegals who are ordering goods from home, because they're wanted by ICE.As it stands, this is probably a PR stunt, but efforts like this put everyone in a tough spot. If the feds arrest the store management for aiding and abetting, the city will burn for nothing and the same local Charlotte judges who regularly let murders go free will absolutely let a grocery store manager go free as well. On the other hand, if the feds do nothing, t

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!On the night before Thanksgiving, November 24th, 1971, a man in a dark suit and a sensible tie took seat 18C on Northwest Orient Flight 305—a short hop from Portland to Seattle aboard a Boeing 727. He ordered bourbon and soda, smoked his Raleighs, and handed a folded note to the flight attendant. It wasn't a phone number. It was a promise. Inside the briefcase, he said, was a bomb. What followed would become the only unsolved hijacking in American aviation history: a case file swollen with false confessions, river drags, suspect sketches, and a handful of decaying bills that surfaced years later like a message from a ghost. In this true crime deep dive, we unravel the legendary 1971 hijacking of Northwest Orient Flight 305 by the man calling himself Dan Cooper—mistakenly immortalized as D.B. Cooper. Calm, well-dressed, and carrying what he said was a bomb, Cooper demanded $200,000 in cash and four parachutes, then jumped out of a Boeing 727 mid-flight over Washington State… and was never seen again.In this episode, we break down the full timeline of the hijacking, how the FBI launched NORJAK (Northwest Hijacking), why the 727's aft airstair mattered, the discovery of ransom money on the Columbia River years later, and the leading suspects who've been tied to the case—none of whom were ever charged. More than 50 years later, the D.B. Cooper case remains the only unsolved skyjacking in U.S. history.You'll hear:Who D.B. (Dan) Cooper might really have beenHow he controlled the crew and escaped in the airThe 1970s hijacking era and airline responseWhy the FBI never closed in on a suspectTheories on whether Cooper survived the jumptrue crime podcast, D.B. Cooper, Dan Cooper, 1971 hijacking, Northwest Orient Flight 305, unsolved hijacking, FBI NORJAK, skyjacking mystery, Columbia River money find, Pacific Northwest true crime, aviation mysteryFollow/subscribe for more unsolved true crime, infamous hijackings, and cold cases that still keep investigators guessing.Sources used for this podcastSupport the showJOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA

Our third and final interview segment with long distance paddler Carmen PerezToday we'll hear the third and final segment of my interview with Carmen Perez, a long distance paddler who recently traveled 1200 miles in her canoe with her dog, Zuri.They traveled for two months, from the headwaters of the Columbia River in British Columbia to Clatsop Spit in Oregon, where the river meets the Pacific Ocean.

More from Carmen Perez, the gal who just canoed the length of the Columbia River with her dogToday we hear more from our interview with Carmen Perez, the gal who last week ended her two-month long journey canoeing the entire length of the Columbia River, from its headwaters in British Columbia, Canada, to Clatsop Spit in Oregon. She made the trip with her loyal dog, Zuri, a border collie mix.

Columbia River, Hockinson, Skyview and Seton Catholic advanced to the state girls soccer semifinals, while Columbia River and La Center volleyball teams each earned trophies in Yakima during a packed weekend of WIAA postseason action. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-four-clark-county-girls-soccer-teams-reach-final-four-in-their-brackets/ #HighSchoolSports #WIAA #GirlsSoccer #Volleyball #ClarkCounty #Camas #Hockinson #LaCenter

Columbia River extended its postseason dominance with two more state volleyball wins, while La Center also reached the semifinals as a busy weekend of state playoffs unfolds across Clark County in volleyball, football and girls soccer. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/high-school-sports-columbia-river-la-center-volleyball-reach-the-final-four/ #HighSchoolSports #ClarkCounty #Volleyball #Football #GirlsSoccer #WIAA #Camas #LaCenter

Supreme Court extends stay of order requiring administration to pay full SNAP benefits for November; Court ruling gives Democrats a shot at UT congressional seat; IU project gives new hope to families facing Alzheimer's; Pacific Seafood faces lawsuit for Columbia River pollution.

Supreme Court extends stay of order requiring administration to pay full SNAP benefits for November; Court ruling gives Democrats a shot at UT congressional seat; IU project gives new hope to families facing Alzheimer's; Pacific Seafood faces lawsuit for Columbia River pollution.    

IL 'mega clean energy' bill touted for setting strong labor standards, Pacific Seafood faces lawsuit for Columbia River pollution, FL justice system punishes women for trauma, new report finds, Govt. shutdown delays MT heating bill assistance for months, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance wants you to 'Turnip for Hunger', Missouri ranchers disappointed by feds' plan to lower beef prices

Charles Prestrud of the Washington Policy Center argues the I-5 Bridge Replacement Project faces serious challenges, including inflated light rail ridership forecasts, growing costs, and weak federal funding prospects. He warns lawmakers may be left spending millions to keep the project alive without progress. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-will-light-rails-problems-sink-the-i-5-columbia-river-bridge-replacement-project/ #Opinion #Transportation #I5Bridge #LightRail #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ColumbiaRiver #WSDOT #TransitFunding #Infrastructure #BridgeReplacement

This week John Kruse chats with Kyle Clark about a recent bass tournament he fished on the Columbia River and tactics he uses to catch bass in October.  Brianna Bruce with Livin' Life Adventures is fishing the Skagit River in NW Washington for coho salmon and Troy Rodakowski joins us for the duck opener to talk about keys to success and how to stay successful in the early season.  Throw in an extended Mack's Minute, outdoors news and BirdNote and we've got a great show for you!   www.northwesternoutdoors.com 

The pilot boat Peacock, now a museum exhibit, was a real game changer for Columbia River commerceThis week marks 15 years since the pilot boat Peacock was lifted out of the Columbia River and placed on land, on the campus of the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, where she welcomes people traveling past the museum on Marine Drive.She's now a retired icon of Columbia River shipping, but when she first arrived here in the late 1960s, the Peacock opened a new era in river commerce. That was thsnks to her unprecedented ability to handle channeling weather conditions that previous pilot boats here could not.Today we'll honor the Peacock and talk about her work with the Columbia River Bar Pilots.

Hatcheries, also known as fish farms, have long been used to supplement fish supplies affected by human activity. But with the 18 dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers, they became more important to maintaining fish populations to fulfill tribal agreements and to meet commercial and sports fishing demands. There are now hundreds of hatcheries in the Northwest, run by federal, state, local and tribal governments. But many of them are aging, in need of repair or replacement. Zach Penney is the director of strategic initiatives at the The Columbia River Inter-tribal Fish Commission. He says even before the Trump administration’s mass layoffs and broad cuts to the federal government, the Columbia basin had an infrastructure backlog of about $1 billion. Now, many vulnerable hatcheries are only able to survive with the help of volunteers. But Penney says, the hatchery system cannot continue without more sustainable funding, including more staffing and money for basic infrastructure. He joins us to share more about the factors that have led to the current situation and what he sees as the way forward.

This week, legendary chrome hunter Josh Mills skates for Columbia River kings and ends up getting the “boot,” we negotiate for a fly reel with a man who doesn't know a carp from an oven, throw the “back breaker” for false albacore, and smoke a few record walleyes that walleye guys don't seem to care about.

As first reported by Oregon ArtsWatch, a new education pavilion is opening on Sep. 20 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area located in Southwest Portland, near Lake Oswego. The new education center allows the nonprofit Friends of Tryon Creek to hold community events and educational programming year-round for students to gather for classes, day camps and field trips inside the roughly 660-acre day-use area.   Friends of Tryon Creek is also leading the fundraising and construction of the $2.6 million education pavilion, which was built on the forest floor and features a design based on traditional plankhouses used by Indigenous Northwest tribes as communal gathering spaces for ceremonies, potlatches and other events. Four Indigenous Northwest artists have also been commissioned to create artwork that will be put on permanent display inside the pavilion. Six western red cedar lodgepoles were sustainably harvested from local forests and used for the new construction, along with bluestone that was used for the interior hallway to represent Columbia River basalt preserved in the landscape.    Friends of Tryon Creek executive director Gabe Sheoships is Cayuse and Walla Walla and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Artist Shirod Younker is Coos, Miluk, Umpqua and a citizen of the Coquille Indian Tribe. They join us to share how they hope the new education pavilion will help students and visitors appreciate the pre-colonial history of Tryon Creek and the surrounding region.  

Today, we're discussing costly Oregon gas prices, whether the mass layoffs in our region indicate another great recession, our state's legal battle with the federal government over the historic Columbia River agreement, and so much more. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Oregon Gasoline Prices Soar Due to Major Pipeline Outage [OPB] Oregon Mass Layoffs Approach Great Recession Levels [Oregonian]  Oregon Resumes Legal Battle After Trump Administration Abandons Historic Columbia River Agreement [Oregonian] Vendor Arrested at Oregon Flea Market; Over $200,000 in Stolen Goods Uncovered [KATU]  Multnomah County Slashes Animal Adoption Fees, Asks for Help Making Room in Shelters [Oregonian]  Portland Neighborhood Flag Project [City of Portland] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. If you enjoyed this interview with  Gary Lenett, the Founder and CEO of DUER, learn more here Learn more about the sponsors of this September 17th episode: pFriem Family Brewers Window Nation DUER - Mention code CCPDX for 15% of Visit Walla Walla HUEL - Save 15% with code PORTLAND Cascadia Getaways

The Rowena Fire and Burdoin Fires affected communities along the Oregon and Washington sides of the Columbia River. Many of the structures destroyed were part of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The region has legal protections in place to preserve its natural and recreational resources, although the areas typically have some people already living there.    The Columbia River Gorge Commission helps create and enforce policies that preserve this area. Krystyna Wolniakowski is the executive director of the commission. Alex Johnson is a commissioner. They join us with more on what rebuilding looks like in a region with special protections and how the commission is working with property owners and residents on post-fire recovery.         

On November 24, 1971, a man using the alias Dan Cooper hijacked a Northwest Airlines flight, demanding a ransom of $200,000 and four parachutes. What followed was a daring escape that has left investigators and enthusiasts puzzled for over five decades. I sit down with Pat Boland, a true crime aficionado and expert on the D.B. Cooper case. Boland shares her deep dive into the many theories surrounding this infamous hijacking, which remains the only unsolved case of its kind in U.S. history. She recounts the events of that fateful day, painting a vivid picture of Cooper's calm demeanour and meticulous planning. Throughout the episode, Boland also delves into the forensic evidence—or lack thereof—that has hampered the investigation. From the infamous black tie Cooper left behind to the money discovered years later by a boy on the Columbia River, the clues are tantalizing yet frustratingly inconclusive. Want to learn more? Pat Boland Blog Pat Boland on Twitter DB Cooper Facebook Group Episode extras ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/episode421/ Live Podcast in London https://coldwarconversations.com/live/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on BlueSky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love history? Join Intohistory ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clay and his good friend Russ Eagle discuss the rivers Lewis and Clark traveled from Pittsburgh to the Pacific Ocean, including the Ohio, the Mississippi, the Missouri, the Clearwater, the Snake, and the Columbia. The paradox of Clay's 2025 Airstream journey along the Lewis and Clark Trail is that they floated America's rivers, and Clay has been driving along the roads closest to those rivers. To overcome this, he has contrived ways to get on the rivers of the expedition. In North Dakota, he floated for three days in a pontoon from Fort Rice to Bismarck with two young comrades. Just north of Yellowstone National Park, he and his friends, including his daughter and her fiancé, took a day-long raft trip on the Upper Yellowstone, where it remains a whitewater stream. As they recorded this podcast, Clay and Russ, plus 20 others, were about to float the famous White Cliffs section of the Missouri, east of Fort Benton, Montana. And Clay plans to get passage on an excursion boat near the mouth of the great Columbia River. Why are rivers so important to Clay? What is it about the source of mighty rivers that so engages his historical imagination? This podcast was recorded on July 20, 2025.

Canyons, whether large or small, can host a spectacular variety of birds! Consider Swakane Canyon, in central Washington State. It cuts west from the Columbia River into the Entiat Mountains for nine miles, while gaining nearly 3,000 feet. Steep slopes wall in the canyon floor, several hundred yards wide. A slender creek runs through the canyon, nurturing shrubs like blue elderberry. The plant provides nesting cover for Bullock's Orioles and other birds in summer, and masses of tiny fruit to migrating birds in September. And each successive habitat embraces a new mix of birds and other wildlife.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.