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Hybrid beachgrass could mean trouble for Northwest coast

LONG BEACH — A new potential threat has emerged to coastal dunes in the Pacific Northwest. Scientists at…

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Severe drought spreads in Washington

Drought conditions have spread in Washington, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported June 3, with one-third of the state…

Life

Birding: Last of the ”big boys’: Marbled godwit and the whimbrel

To date we have looked at three of the “big boys” the long-billed curlew, black oystercatcher, and the…

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Birding: More of the “big boys”: Willet and the black oystercatcher

Last week I wrote about the largest of the “big boys,” namely the long-billed curlew. The rest of…

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With a few tips and patience, gardeners can grow melons

CORVALLIS — Growing melons takes some effort west of the Cascades, but with the right methods it can…

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Birding: Watch for largest of beach’s ‘big boys’

Shorebirds are among the most challenging birds to identify. As the name shorebird suggests, most members of these…

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Members of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold meetings on Willapa Bay policy, Columbia River management

OLYMPIA — Members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold two special meetings later this month…

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Birding: Great horned owls: The adopt-a-nest bird!

Some species of birds are not equipped to build their own nests, so they may adopt a nest…

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WDFW OK’s next step for alternative salmon nets in Columbia

OLYMPIA — After several years of test operations, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind recently…

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WDFW approves Saturday and Monday razor clam digging at Mocrocks Beach only

OLYMPIA — For the first time in 2021, shellfish managers have approved two days of razor clam digging…

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