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History, proximity and bridge rage have made the Columbia River the most consequential natural feature in Southwest Washington. But when it comes to global charisma and immortal video presence, the big dog on our back porch is the temperamental mountain (or whats left of it) in northwest Skamania County.
Thirty years ago today, Mount St. Helens erupted onto TV screens and into headlines around the world. Ever since, countless tourists have marveled at the craggy rim and gaping crater. So today The Columbian commends to your attention 30 Years Later: Mount St. Helens, a three-day series of stories and photo accounts that began Sunday. The series and more information about the volcano is online at http://www.columbian.com/volcano.See the full content of this document
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In Our View: First, Preservation
Most of what has happened during those 30 years has been positive. The 52-mile modern-marvel Spi...
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