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Instant text notifications when bar conditions change

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Message and data rates may apply. Approx. 1–10 msgs/day. Reply STOP to cancel.

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PNW Bar Info: Columbia River Bar is now OPEN (was Closed). 4ft, 12kts NW. pnwbar.info/bar/columbia-river Reply STOP to opt out.

Program Details

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

Program Name

PNW Bar Info SMS Text Alerts

What Messages Are Sent

When you subscribe to SMS alerts, you will receive text messages for:

  • Bar status change alerts — Notifications when a bar you follow changes status (e.g., Open, Restricted, Closed) or when restrictions change
  • Verification codes — A one-time code to verify your phone number when you first sign up

How to Opt In

To receive SMS bar condition alerts, use the sign-up form above:

  1. Enter your US mobile phone number in the form above
  2. Select a bar you want to monitor from the dropdown
  3. Check the consent box and tap Subscribe
  4. Enter the 6-digit verification code we text to your phone

You can also manage SMS alerts from your account page after signing in.

You will only receive alerts for bars you have individually opted in to.

Message Frequency

Approximately 1 to 10 messages per day, depending on how many bars you follow and how often conditions change. Bar conditions are checked every 15 minutes and you are only notified when a status actually changes. If conditions are stable, you may receive no messages on a given day.

Message and data rates may apply.
Reply STOP to unsubscribe.
Reply HELP for help.

Consent

By providing your phone number and opting in to SMS alerts on PNW Bar Info, you consent to receive automated text messages from PNW Bar Info at the phone number you provide. Consent is not a condition of purchase or use of the service. You may opt out at any time.

How to Opt Out

You can stop receiving SMS alerts at any time by:

  • Replying STOP to any message from PNW Bar Info
  • Disabling SMS alerts on individual bar subscriptions from your Account page
  • Removing your phone number from your Account page

Help

For assistance with SMS alerts:

  • Reply HELP to any message from PNW Bar Info
  • Visit our Help & FAQ page
  • Email us at [email protected]

Privacy

Your phone number will never be shared with, sold to, or provided to third parties or lead generators. No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. We use your phone number solely to send you bar condition alerts and verification codes via our SMS service provider (Twilio). For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

Carrier Disclaimer

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

Opt-In Flow Screenshots

The following screenshots show how users opt in to SMS alerts on PNW Bar Info. The opt-in form is on a logged-in account page.

Step 1: Phone Number & Consent Checkbox

Users enter their US mobile phone number and must check an explicit consent checkbox before saving. The checkbox is unchecked by default.

Phone input with unchecked SMS consent checkbox

Step 2: OTP Verification Code

After saving their phone number with consent, users receive a 6-digit verification code via SMS and must enter it to complete verification.

OTP verification code input after phone number submission

Step 3: Per-Bar SMS Toggle

After phone verification, users can enable SMS alerts for individual bar subscriptions. Each subscription has its own SMS toggle.

SMS alert toggle on individual bar subscription

SMS alerts are powered by Twilio. By using this service, you also agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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