Thursday, December 25, 2025

Elementary school kids get an up-close look at salmon spawning

MATTAWA — A smattering of small, bright-orange orbs lay on the dark asphalt of the Priest Rapids Hatchery spawning area like pearls suddenly set free from a broken necklace. They attracted fifth graders like a magnet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO