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New WDFW hunting and fishing license system is up and running

OLYMPIA — The state’s new recreational license sales system became operational last week, and Washington Department of Fish…

Life

Birdwatching: Red-necked grebes seem to say ‘Come dance with me!’

Most grebes are dancers! The red-necked grebe is an especially good dancer. Dancing parallel to one another as…

Life

Explore the beach on New Year’s Day

CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT — On Jan. 1, Aaron Webster, Washington State Parks interpretive specialist, will lead a hike on…

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Swans grace Peninsula waters

Outdoors

’Tis the season for sea turtle stranding

NEWPORT — If you’re out walking the beach this winter, keep an eye open for stranded sea turtles.…

Life

Commission delists bald eagles, falcons, airs options on Columbia salmon policy

OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission removed bald eagles and peregrine falcons from the state list…

Life

Fish & Feathers: Is it chilly out?

Is it chilly out? You bet it is! With a plunge in temperatures and recent snowfall, it’s definably…

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Learn about local pollinators at Dec. 14 talk

ILWACO — Pollinators play an important role for a healthy ecosystem. On Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at…

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Make birds of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and Peninsula count

It is almost time for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird count. It began in 1900 and is North…

Life

Birdwatching When it comes to herons, only one is ‘great’

The most common heron seen on the Peninsula is the great blue heron. It nests here and is…

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