Outdoors

Ocean salmon fishery opens Friday

ILWACO — Anglers can reel in salmon off the Washington coast beginning July 1, when the ocean sport…

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Fish & Feathers: The albacore are here

Yes, the albacore have arrived, maybe a little early in the season. The first recreation albacore report comes…

Life

Photo pro on scene for front-row humpback performance

CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT — Ridgefield photographer Karl Girardi and his wife were among a handful of visitors treated to…

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Birdwatching Purple finch: A sparrow dipped in raspberry juice

By Dr. Madeline A. Kalbach For the Observer The purple finch is very noticeable on the Peninsula and…

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“Ask a Master Gardener” Summer Plant Clinics start June 18

ILWACO — WSU Master Gardeners of Pacific County are sponsoring a series of Summer Plant Clinics at the…

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Whales ahoy: North Jetty and Benson Beach offer close-up view of whales

ILWACO — Photographer Jane Webb enjoyed a field day in more ways than one Wednesday, June 8, when…

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Birdwatching American goldfinch: Always on the hunt for seeds

By Dr. Madeline A. Kalbach For the Observer Small, bright yellow birds can be seen in large numbers…

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Fish & Feathers: Resident watches as deer triplets are born in Ocean Park

This past Friday, an Ocean Park resident (name withheld upon request) noticed a doe in her backyard that…

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Red Barn Arena hosts annual barrel horse competition

LONG BEACH — The Red Barn Arena in Long Beach recently concluded its 17th annual National Barrel Horse…

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WDFW seeking volunteers for waterfowl advisory group

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting letters of interest through June 17 for…

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