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Tope sharks take step toward Endangered Species protection

PORTLAND — Following a petition, the National Marine Fisheries Service recently announced that the tope shark — also…

Outdoors

June WSU Master Gardener workshops

LONGVIEW — On Tuesdays at noon WSU Master Gardeners present weekly online free programs, and there is also…

Outdoors

Additional sport halibut fishing to open

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced there will be additional sport halibut fishing dates…

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Spring Chinook and sturgeon fishing increases

OLYMPIA — With returns continuing to come in above expectations, fishery managers from Washington and Oregon agreed to…

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WDFW invites comment on proposed salmon fishing seasons

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on proposed rules for this…

Life

Nest-in-a-nest: Recycling and reusing in the bird world

A recent conversation with Sydney Stevens about barn swallows and their nests resulted in an interesting question. She…

Life

‘Ask a Master Gardener’ Plant Clinic and Information Center set for June 11

ILWACO — WSU Master Gardeners of Pacific County are sponsoring a Plant Clinic and Information Center at the…

Outdoors

Queen of Hearts: The Oysterville Spring Garden Tour

And then it was gone, the festival, the tour, the heart-warming display of flowers and shrubs, trees and…

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Gardening: Most herbs grow well in Western Washington

Herbs are easy to grow, with most preferring sun and fast-draining soil. Perennial herbs such as rosemary, sage…

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Birding: News and updates from our readers

Thank you, birders, for keeping me up to date on what is happening in your yards. I enjoy…

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