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Five clam digs OK’d starting Dec. 13

OLYMPIA — Diggers have the go-ahead from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to proceed with razor–clam…

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Next clam dates will be announced soon

OLYMPIA — As the Chinook Observer went to press Tuesday afternoon, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish…

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Birding: All birds matter, including barred owls

Among the most inspiring and fascinating avian species are those belonging to the family of owls. There are…

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New plant hardiness map shows higher temps

The USDA’s new Plant Hardiness Zone Map — planthardiness.ars.usda.gov — shows temperatures about 2.5 degrees higher in the…

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Birding: Fun facts about turkeys

I hope you have had a happy turkey day! Thanksgiving is such an important family time. Thousands of…

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Confirmation expected for next clam digs

OLYMPIA — As the Chinook Observer went to press Tuesday afternoon, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish…

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Saints or Sinners? Characters of Pacific County: Joe Knowles, Nature Man of Woods

Joseph Edward Knowles, Sr. (1869-1942) was one of the Peninsula’s most eminent artists and prominent eccentrics of the…

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Birding: Bird observations within easy reach of the Peninsula

The month of November has been excellent and exciting to date for birders. Exciting findings have been reported…

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National Climate Assessment preview sparks heating debate

A National Climate Assessment lead author said the Northwest can expect to warm another 5 to 10 degrees…

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Study: Drought, wildfires cause $11.2B in lost value to nearby timberland

CORVALLIS, Ore. — The value of private timberland in Oregon, Washington and California has fallen by nearly 10%…

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