GoFundMe Page for Family of Colton Long

Colton Long died tragically in a vehicle accident in Douglas County over the weekend and friends are rallying around the family to create a GoFundMe page.

Organizer Nicole Tolliver says Colton's mother Megan and the Brett/Long family are devastated with the sudden loss of Colton, a recent High School graduate.

Donations to the GoFundMe page will help the family deal with the unexpected financial burdens of his death.

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As of Monday evening, the page had raised about half of the $10,000 goal.

Donate to the Colton Long GoFundMe page

The Coolest Birds On The Columbia River

The Columbia River cuts through the heart of Tri-Cities, Washington. As such, we all get treated to wildlife and bird sightings, whether we're spending a weekend out on the river or just passing across it on our daily commute. While there are dozens of bird species you can see out on the river, here are some of the coolest birds you can spot if you're lucky - picked by a birdwatcher who works along the riverbank.

Gallery Credit: Jaime Skelton

The Surprising Depths of the Columbia River

Learn more about the various depths of the Columbia River as it passes through Washington and Oregon. All of the depths are through nautical maps, and are rough estimates based on data assumptions of the quality of the readings.

Gallery Credit: Jaime Skelton