New High-Speed Quad and Expanded Terrain for 2013-14 Season
LEAVENWORTH, WASH. (January 30, 2013) - Stevens Pass Mountain Resort has unveiled capital plans for more than $4 million in lift and terrain improvements today. A new high-speed Doppelmayr detachable quad will replace the Jupiter fixed-grip quad chair lift in Mill Valley at Stevens Pass. In addition, the resort will add new gladed terrain in the South Park area as well as expand glading in Corona, Pegasus and Orion areas.

Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon today set 2013 fishing seasons for the lower Columbia River that anticipate a smaller return of spring chinook salmon and reflect continuing concerns about the river’s white sturgeon population.

State fishery managers have approved a second razor clam dig starting Friday, Jan. 25, through Sunday, Jan. 27, on evening tides at various ocean beaches. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approved the evening dig after marine toxin tests showed the clams on those beaches are safe to eat. Digging will be allowed all three evenings at Long Beach and Twin Harbors – the two beaches with the most clams available for harvest. Copalis and Mocrocks beaches will be open for one evening of digging, Saturday, Jan. 26.