Outdoors

Birding: The return of the swallows: Better late than never!

The swallows were late this year. We all noticed and waited with bated breath for their return. Sydney…

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Birding — Spring: A season of hope

Spring is the hopeful season, the season of renewal. Garden buds are emerging, and lawns are greening, but…

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WSU Master Gardener Online Workshops: May

LONGVIEW — On Tuesdays at noon WSU Master Gardeners present weekly online free programs, and there also are…

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New purple tomatoes created with healthy antioxidants

CORVALLIS — In 2011 Jim Myers did something no one had done before. The Oregon State University vegetable…

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Birding: Look for a brilliant blue visitor

Many years ago, I was birding at Cape D when a brilliant turquoise blue bird caught my attention.…

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Our amazing little ‘Kermit’: The Pacific tree (or chorus) frog

It is early spring, and in many fortunate places near ponds, puddles and wetlands across Washington, voices of…

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Birding hot spots on the Long Beach Peninsula

Have you ever thought about nature on the Peninsula and what you can see if you look with…

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Earth Day celebrated with music, crafts, education

The Long Beach Peninsula will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with an event featuring music from the…

Life

Avoid attracting bears and other wildlife

PACIFIC COUNTY — Spring brings increased wildlife activity, which allows for exciting wildlife viewing opportunities statewide. However, with…

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OR-CA face salmon fishing restrictions

NEWPORT — Mark Newell typically buys and processes a lot of salmon and tuna. But this year, he…

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