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Pacific warm-water ‘Blob’ weakens, NOAA reports; El Niño looking strong

The mysterious warm-water “blob” in the Pacific Ocean has weakened a bit, NOAA scientists reported in mid-December. Strong…

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Columbia River’s microscopic life overthrown by invaders

Quagga and zebra mussels that have taken over many of the waterways in central and eastern areas of…

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Birdwatching: Rough-legged hawk is the quintessential Arctic raptor

By Dr. Madeline A. Kalbach For the Observer The rough-legged hawk’s reputation as the quintessential Arctic raptor is…

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Hungry clammers crowd Copalis Beach for season opener

OCEAN SHORES — The three-day Christmas clam dig at Copalis Beach was a party even the Grinch would…

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Veronica Williams: The mushroom queen continues her reign

If any person alive has earned her nicknames, it is 84-year-old Veronica Williams, a saucy, sharp-witted plum cake…

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Wildlife Center sets up legacy fund

The Wildlife Center of the North Coast last week announced establishment of the Sharnelle Fee Legacy Fund. Center…

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Nothwest Nature Log In honor of Pete

There have been many tributes to Pete Hanner over the past several days. He was all the good…

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Fish & Feathers Local boaters have a long ride home

In July I heard the Port of Ilwaco was hosting a relatively new addition to the tuna charter…

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Domoic acid still too high for clamming on Long Beach Peninsula

OCEAN SHORES — Clam diggers will have an opportunity to dig for razor clams on Copalis Beach over…

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Northwest Nature Log: Beware the butcher bird!

The dove gray bird swooped low and fast, leaving his fence post perch, disappearing in the deep grass…

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