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Don’t cut down that ash tree just yet: Region won’t see full effect of emerald ash borer for years

CORVALLIS — In the year since the emerald ash borer was detected in northern Oregon, questions have been…

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Additional recreational halibut fishing off coast

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced additional recreational halibut fishing dates for August and…

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Washington, B.C. resume hunt for scarce murder hornets

No “murder hornets” have been found in Washington or British Columbia for more than 21 months and odds…

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Tasty fare, salmon fun on the hook in Ilwaco

For generations it has promoted itself as “The Salmon Capital of the World,” and salmon are in the…

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Birding: Out and about: Yard birds

The yard birds here at the north end of the Peninsula have out done themselves this past week.…

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Myth vs. reality: What’s the truth behind some common gardening practices?

CORVALLIS — Reality can get skewed when there are so many sources of information — books, magazines, newspapers,…

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Birding: Out and about with the birds

The enjoyable summer sun has been a treat, not only for me but also for the birds. Insects…

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Scuba shop opens door to undersea world

Christie Davis, owner of Astoria Scuba and Adventure Sports on Pier 39, loves spending time underwater — even…

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Bathing beauties spring and summer 2023


Looking after our feathered friends throughout the year is an important aspect of taking care of the birds…

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Birding: July brings fledglings on parade

After seeing so many fledglings, their parents, and feeding behavior during the past few weeks, I thought it…

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