Approaching the waterfront of Willamette River with beautiful scenery of modern city. Panorama of Portland, Oregon, the USA from drone.

Broadway Bridge and Steel Bridge above the Willamette River on sunny daytime. Scenery of Portland, Oregon, the USA from drone flying above the waterscape.

Downtown of Portland at the waterfront of the Willamette River at daytime. Modern city scenery from bird's eye perspective.

In 2026, the Oregon legislature and Gov. Kotek will consider increasing the lodging tax by 1.25% to fund critical fish, wildlife, and habitat programs. WRK is working to mobilize now. Letter to the Editor by Heather King: A second mitten crab found in the Willamette River, as reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive, is alarming Oregon wildlife officials. And it should! When the population of these non-native, freshwater-friendly crustaceans exploded in California in the 90s, they caused significant

Christmas day on the North Fork Middle Fork Willamette was such an epicly beautiful day. Some days are pure joy on the river. | Dove Miller

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