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ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER – James Kiona stands on a rocky ledge overlooking Lyle Falls where the water froths and rushes through steep canyon walls just before merging with the Columbia River. His silv...

ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER (AP) — James Kiona stands on a rocky ledge overlooking Lyle Falls where the water froths and rushes through steep canyon walls just before merging with

Pollution and climate change threatening river’s health, Indigenous spiritual traditions

The Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest, which Natives call  Nch’i-Wána, or “the great river,” has sustained Indigenous people in the region for millennia. The river's salmon and the roots and berries that grow around the area, are known as “first foods" because of the belief that they volunteered to sacrifice themselves for the benefit of humans at the time of Creation. These foods are prominently featured in longhouse ceremonies and rituals. The foods and the river are ...

By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press

ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER (AP) — James Kiona stands on a rocky ledge overlooking Lyle Falls where the water froths and rushes through steep canyon walls just before merging with the Columbia River. His silvery ponytail flutters in the wind, and a string of eagle claws adorns his neck.

Pollution and climate change threatening river’s health, Indigenous spiritual traditions

Pollution and climate change threatening river’s health, Indigenous spiritual traditions

CASCADE LOCKS — For its 18th season, “Top Chef” tried to make the most of its Oregon location. Throughout the reality cooking show competition, chefs from around the country were asked to cook with craft beer from Portland, fruit from Hood River and wine from the Willamette Valley. But for the season’s sixth episode, which premiered on Thursday, May 6, the production ventured from Portland to Cascade Locks, where contestants were challenged to work with ingredients that pred...

‘Top Chef’ Portland: A dramatic, roller-coaster week for one local chef (Episode 6 recap) Updated May 07, 11:03 AM; Posted May 07, 10:19 AM The remaining chefs on "Top Chef" Portland traveled to Cascade Locks for episode 6. From left, Gabe Erales, Dawn Burrell, Sara Hauman, Shota Nakajima, Avishar Barua, Chris Viaud, Gabriel Pascuzzi, Nelson German, Byron Gomez and Maria Mazon. (Photo: David Moir/Bravo)David Moir/Bravo Facebook Share This week’s “Top Chef” Portland episode brought...