About Us

Columbia River Reader is all about things to do and places to go — arts and entertainment, outdoor recreation, books, gardening, Northwest food and wine, dining out and local history. Find everything you need to discover and enjoy the good life in the Columbia River region, at home and on the road.

Enjoying the Good Life
In early 2004, Susan Piper, after several years as a correspondent for The Daily News in Longview — writing its business column and regular real estate and feature stories —  had developed the dream and desire for a publication of her own. She purchased, expanded and energized the Columbia River Reader, building a community of writers and contributors with a mission of "helping readers discover and enjoy the good life in the Columbia River region, at home and on the road." The publication focuses on recreation, outings, arts and entertainment, Northwest food and wine, local history and opportunities for fun.

The publication's 15,000-copy distribution encompasses the area on both sides of the river, throughout Longview-Kelso-Rainier and from Clatskanie to Scappoose, Oregon, and Ilwaco to Woodland, Washington.

An optimistic, playful and lively, yet literary publication, Columbia River Reader reflects an appreciation for the natural beauty, unique character and history of the Pacific Northwest.

CRR Publisher/Editor: Susan P. Piper
CRRPress Associate Editor: Hal Calbom
Advertising Manager: Ned Piper
People+Place Contributing Writer / Producer: Hal Calbom