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Spring is poison-hemlock danger time in Western Washington

WASHINGTON STATE — This year so far the Washington Poison Center has treated 10 people who have eaten…

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Paddle your way to Willapa Harbor Kayak Day

RAYMOND — Willapa Harbor Kayak Day is Saturday, May 30. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., kayakers and…

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Northwest Nature Log Nighthawks: Welcome insect-hunters of summer

Peent, peent, the high, nasal call drifted through the warm summer night. It was dusk, and common nighthawks…

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Anglers can fish for free June 6-7

OLYMPIA — Each year, thousands of Washingtonians go fishing — legally — without a license. How? By taking…

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Birdwatching The song sparrow, a persistent singer

The song sparrow, as its name implies, is always singing. It can be heard through the spring and…

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Fish & Feathers May 20 is last day to apply for special hunts

Those who wish to apply for special hunting permits for this fall for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose,…

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County lakes restocked with trout for holiday weekend

PACIFIC COUNTY — Ilwaco’s Black Lake and other Pacific County lakes have just been stocked with rainbow trout.…

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Garden Mind: Start where you are, where your garden is…

Topics, to center us at our garden-making: Garden Clean-up, Am I Too Late? and A Few of My…

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Northwest Nature Log Love of nature starts young

I remember the warm summer air on my face and the dappled light moving on the ground beneath…

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More Chinook equal more fishing days

More-than-expected spring Chinook passing Bonneville Dam prompts additional fishing opportunities Columbia Basin Bulletin With spring Chinook salmon passing…

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