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Washington declares drought, expects dry summer

The Washington Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency on April 16, anticipating low streams and rivers this…

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Washington salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2024-2025

SEATTLE — Anglers in Washington can expect similar salmon fishing opportunities in 2024-2025 compared to last season, Washington…

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Birding: Welcome homes for the birds of spring and summer!

It’s spring, and the market for housing on the Peninsula is ramping up! Finding the right home in…

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Looking back: Winter bird sightings suggest interesting trends

Winter has come and gone. Most of us saw a large variety of species in the wetlands, in…

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Huge float washes up; no ‘April fool’s’

NORTH HEAD — Sue Klinker of Ocean Park came upon a massive float while walking April 1 on…

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Have a gardening question? Ask a Master Gardener

WSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers will be hosting Plant/Answer Clinics on the second and fourth Mondays of each…

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2024 Great Backyard Bird Count Results

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a four-day event that takes place annually in February. This year the…

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WSU Gardener Workshops: April

LONGVIEW — On Tuesdays at noon WSU Master Gardeners present weekly free online programs. In addition, for those…

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Birding: Spotlight on the bald eagle

The East Cascades Audubon Society sponsors the winter raptor survey. It will complete 20 years of data collection…

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Scientists offer free access to specimen CT scans

FRIDAY HARBOR — Natural history museums have entered a new stage of discovery and accessibility — one where…

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