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Marine heat waves disrupt the ocean food web

NEWPORT — Marine heat waves in the northeast Pacific Ocean create ongoing and complex disruptions of the ocean…

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The Great Owl War: Spotted vs. barred in Washington forests

Round head, dark eyes, a big puffy owl looks down from mid canopy at curious humans. A loud…

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Birding: Taking U.S. 101 to South Bend

Have you ever been to the Pacific County Museum in South Bend? It boasts a wonderful display of…

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Birding: Birds are on the move

Every day is a beautiful one here on the Peninsula. Even the rainy and stormy days have a…

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Many on Long Beach Peninsula report bird sightings

Our readers are once again seeing some interesting species of birds, including a rarity or two. It is…

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Old-fashioned sweet peas fill the garden with fragrance

CORVALLIS — Sweet peas are a classic flower in English gardens since they were introduced in the 17th…

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Still has its wiggle: Chinook hatchery leaps back to life

CHINOOK — For the first time in 15 years, fish are swimming again at the Chinook Hatchery. Around…

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11 days of coastal razor clam digs start March 7

OLYMPIA — Razor clam diggers have more digging opportunities on coastal beaches beginning March 7, Washington Department of…

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WSU Master Gardener Workshops: March

LONGVIEW — On Tuesdays at noon WSU Master Gardeners present weekly free online programs. In addition, for those…

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Birding: Crossbills travel for cones

In winter some birds are common, while others are absent. Why? The answer to the question is food.…

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