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Skate egg casings washing ashore

LONG BEACH — Skate egg casings have been washing in and raising questions among beach users, Tiffany Boothe…

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Scientists predict potential spread, habitat of invasive Asian giant hornet

PULLMAN — Researchers at Washington State University have predicted how and where the Asian giant hornet, an invasive…

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Clamming set to resume in Clatsop County

Razor clamming on Clatsop County beaches reopens Oct. 1. Fishery managers report a high abundance of large clams…

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Warming ocean, old-forest loss put a squeeze on an elusive seabird, the marbled murrelet

CORVALLIS — Squeezed by changing ocean conditions that limit their food options and the long-term loss of old…

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Birding: Smoky days were here again, and affecting birds

Devastating wild fires are and have been raging in the West. Through rain and wind has cleared the…

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Birding: Loon behaviors fill human hearts with happiness

It has been a few weeks now since my “loon-atic” adventure, but the experience is still with me,…

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Take precautions when wildfire ash falls on fruits and vegetables

CORVALLIS — Fruits and vegetables in the garden that have been showered with ash from wildfires should be…

Life

Birding: Madeline goes on a ‘Loon-atic Adventure’

I was recently invited to take a “loon-atic” trip on a freshwater lake to observe and photograph a…

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Now’s the time to spiff up ragged lawns

Steps for renovating a lawn For regular renovation: Do a pH test. Either take a sample with help…

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Life: Two boys in a boat: Magic memories of autumn days

Editor’s Note The photos that accompany this nostalgic essay by Seaview’s David Campiche were taken nine years ago…

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