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Biden administration to review ESA status of wolves

The Biden administration said Sept. 15 it will review the status of northern Rocky Mountain wolves, potentially restoring…

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Birding: Merlin: The magical bird app

With my camera, binoculars, and the newest rendition of the Merlin app on my cell phone I sat…

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Nine days of clamming start Friday

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the first nine razor clam digs of…

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Birding: Looking forward to the birds of winter

Most of the summer birds have left. My yard and I await the arrival of the winter visitors.…

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Sand, silt or clay? Texture says a lot about soil

CORVALLIS — It’s a simple equation: If you want to grow better plants, you first need to understand…

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WSU Master Gardener online workshops: September

On Tuesdays at noon and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No…

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Willapa sport salmon action lackluster at best, data shows

TOKELAND — Over the past two weeks, recreational salmon fishing in Willapa Bay and its tributaries has been…

Life

Extension expert suggests 10 trees for fiery fall color

CORVALLIS — When trees get dressed with the colors of fall, it’s time to go shopping for a…

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Birding: Looking back at the birds of summer

Migration has begun and will continue for the several months. The birds of summer have entertained us well.…

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Another day, another (Pacific sand) dollar

Sand dollars in shades of light purple cluster together with their discs sticking up out of the white…

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