The lighthouse at the mouth of Yaquina Bay was the result of mid-1800s political maneuvering. ... transported first up the Willamette River and then down the Columbia and onto ships bound for San ...

He calls the river “an advanced swimming environment.” Related: 4 Ways Portland's Willamette Riverfront Could Change Swimmers should expect to encounter boat traffic, sudden changes in river ...

Seems the river has always had a rap for being unsavory, but details a,Dr. Know. ... Dr. Know: Willamette River Water Quality. Expand. By Marty Smith. July 19, 2011 at 5:01 pm PDT.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) –Spend time on the Willamette River just south of downtown Portland, and it’s tough to miss the dozens of downtrodden vessels barely afloat. Deputy Chad Diekmann with ...