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In the mountain’s shadow: Reflecting on Mt. St. Helens on a local journey

According to the Klickitat people, the creator had spoken. He was furious with his sons, who led his…

Life

Gardening: Moles, voles and gophers dig the garden

CORVALLIS — Spring brings buds and blooms, but it also brings moles, voles and gophers. The small mammals…

Life

Birding: The best is yet to come…

Spring is arguably one of the best times of the year. Plants and trees green up, birds begin…

Life

Explore new refuge trail May 28

WILLAPA — Join naturalist Rebecca Lexa on Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. to explore the refuge’s newest…

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More days added to Columbia spring Chinook fishery, which marks its best return since 2015

OLYMPIA — As the number of upriver spring Chinook continues to exceed expectations, fishery managers from Washington and…

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Gardening: Containers are a convenient option in western Washington

Containers are a great option if gardening space is limited, soil conditions are poor, or if you simply…

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Birding: Home is where the heart is!

Think back to the stories of Lady Junco and the Hosta Hotel. I began to write about her…

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Birding: All about belted kingfishers: A resident and migrant

Have you observed the belted kingfisher lately? Generally, we hear it before we see it. Its loud raucous…

Outdoors

Toxic algae season: See a bloom, give it room

Once again, it is time to keep an eye out for harmful algae (cyanobacteria) blooms in Washington lakes.…

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WDFW approves 9 days of razor clam digs beginning April 29; daily limit is 20 clams

OLYMPIA — Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed that the final round of…

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