Outdoors

WDFW OKs seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Jan. 9

LONG BEACH — Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 9,…

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Birding: December raptors and other delights

December has been full of delights bird-wise. First came the Christmas Bird Count followed by the Pacific Coastal…

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Washington commission rejects staff position on cougars, bears

OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission on Dec. 15 embraced claims by environmental groups that the…

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WSU Master Gardener Workshops: January and February

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

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Birding: Citizen science in action

The last few days have been very exciting. Birding galore is the operative word these days. The Christmas…

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WDFW OKs 2023’s final clam digs

LONG BEACH — Razor clam fans have a few more opportunities to dig before 2023 ends, Washington Department…

Life

Horrible holly: A festive plant runs amok

Henry Mustin popped open the trunk of his electric Volkswagen to reveal his arsenal: Loppers, pruners, saws and…

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Birding: Leadbetter Circle and the 124th Annual Christmas Bird Count 2023-24

Every year for the past 123 years, North America and many other parts of the world have made…

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Forest management with goats: Interview with small forest landowner Tony Miller

Tony Miller is a small forest landowner who owns and manages two tree farms in Southwest Washington, totaling…

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Birding: What’s in a bird’s name?

Anna’s hummingbird, Cooper’s hawk, Wilson’s warbler, Swainson’s thrush and Townsend’s warbler. There is so much angst going on…

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