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Sweep wood ash from the fireplace to the garden

CORVALLIS — With last year’s storms, particularly the substantial ice event, there’s plenty of firewood around. Many homeowners…

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Birding: Adventures starring the king tides are about to begin!

The King Tides of 2021 and 2022 are nearly upon us. Early in each of the months of…

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State Parks offers learning opportunities for students and children

OLYMPIA — Washington State Parks offers unique learning opportunities for children and students in person and virtually throughout…

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Birding: ‘The “Fool Hen’: An approachable grouse

Recently, I had the opportunity to go on a moose hunt in the mountains with my new mirrorless…

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WDFW approves next round of razor clam digs for Washington coast

OLYMPIA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers have approved more razor clam digs on coastal…

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The purple sea urchin: Portrait in resilience

Last year, I wrote an article about a slow return to pre-pandemic norms. I must have been measuring…

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Tentative dates announced for next clam digs

OLYMPIA — Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will make an announcement about the…

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WDFW seeks public input on updates to recreational fishing rules

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is currently seeking public comment on updates to a…

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Birding: Samantha shares the enjoyment of birding

I am up at the crack of dawn these days to walk Samantha! She is a dog who…

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Seize some seeds from the garden for planting next year

CORVALLIS — As the gardening season winds down and you pick the season’s last vegetables let some plants…

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