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Birding: Hear ye! Hear ye! Birds on the way!

I have always wanted to go to Baja California Sur in Mexico to study and photograph whales, birds…

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WDFW OKs 7-days of clam digging starting March 16

OLYMPIA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the next round of digging can proceed as planned…

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Washington’s 2022 salmon forecasts released as season-setting process begins

OLYMPIA — Washington fishery managers on March 4 unveiled salmon run forecasts for state waters in 2022, with…

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WSU scientists publish new Asian giant hornet guide to help beekeepers

Beekeepers have a new resource if they suspect the invasive Asian giant hornet is attacking their honey bee…

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Birding: Plants, birds, wildlife and the bottom line

I was away from the Peninsula due to covid-19 restrictions on land border crossings and safety concerns for…

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Ed Hume: Seed of an idea takes root

PUYALLUP — Ed Hume’s line of garden seeds, sold in 1,000 garden centers across six states, is a…

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One-day smelt dip net fishery announced for Cowlitz River on March 5th

OLYMPIA — Anglers will have an opportunity to dip for smelt in 2022 during a limited-opening recreational fishery…

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Raptors in action: It’s a steal

PENINSULA — The January 2022 winter raptor survey was one of the most exciting and entertaining birding days…

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UW scientists foresee wolves in S. Cascades, Olympic Peninsula

Wolves likely will colonize the South Cascades and Olympic Peninsula and outnumber wolves in Eastern Washington within 20…

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Give overgrown trees a makeover with new OSU pruning video series

CORVALLIS — Moving into a new house often comes with an intimidating proposition for many homeowners — mature…

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