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Daily limit returns to 15 clams as WDFW approves seven days of digging during evening low tides, including New Year’s digs

OLYMPIA — Razor clam enthusiasts can head to coastal beaches to ring in the new year as shellfish…

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Learn to love Washington’s ‘amazing’ late salmon runs

Sleek dark shapes moved back and forth in the shallow water of Kennedy Creek. There were hundreds of…

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Birding: Three rules for finding owls: Location! Location! Location!

Pacific County is home to 10 species of owls. The Long Beach Peninsula has records for eight species.…

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Scientists call for more forest protection to fight climate change

Researchers say the U.S. needs to establish new strategic forest reserves to protect wildlife and reduce the carbon…

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Western Innovator: Giant hornets thrust entomologist into spotlight

It was not astonishing to Sven-Erik Spichiger that the Asian giant hornet popped up in Washington state. Shortly…

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Birding: December: King of the king high tides!

December king tides arrived on schedule. Some yards on the bay were filled with water as well as…

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Birding: Feasting, loafing and resting: Shorebirds on the beach

Being able to be on the ocean beaches is such a privilege because it gives us a glimpse…

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‘Trees to Know’ guidebook helps identify Christmas trees

CORVALLIS — The holiday season is upon us and for many that means choosing a Christmas tree. Whether…

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Will shad become the Northwest’s premier fish?

Could American shad, a large member of the herring family, worsen the decline of salmon and eventually displace…

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Last chance to dig 20 razor clams as next round of digs confirmed for Washington coast; 26 tentative digs also scheduled for early 2022

OLYMPIA — Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced 26 tentatively scheduled razor clam…

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