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Birding: Melodious superstars: Sparrows of the Pacific Northwest

There are 24 species of sparrows in the Pacific Northwest. Included in this group are many melodious superstars…

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Oregon, Washington can sue Trump over ESA

Oregon, Washington and 17 other states can sue the Trump administration over revisions to the Endangered Species Act,…

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More about our ochre sea stars

Ochre sea stars are relatively large sea stars, with five arms and a rough surface, the short spines…

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Sea stars back from the brink, but still troubled

Information about sea star wasting syndrome CANNON BEACH — Lisa Habecker almost missed the orange sea star right…

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Early odds tilt slightly toward winter La Niña

The odds slightly favor a La Nina forming next winter, enhancing the chances of a good Northwest snowpack,…

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Camp Kiwanilong cancels summer youth program

Camp Kiwanilong announced Wednesday that the summer youth program is canceled because of the coronavirus.

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Birding: A Rocky Mountain High in this stay at home time

The “new normal” is creating all kinds of interesting happenings. The other day I received an email from…

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Birding: Self-Isolation: An unexpected luxury!

In some areas of the country, restrictions brought about and made necessary in the fight against the covid-19…

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Don’t let lack of room discourage you from gardening

CORVALLIS, Ore. — The covid-19 pandemic has inspired millions of people to grow vegetables, but many don’t have…

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The bear behavioral ladder of progression

A step-by-step journey from wary beginning to untimely end: • Smell something interesting. Follow nose to people place.…

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