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Grays and West Fork Grays rivers to close for hatchery coho retention

Effective Oct. 6 until further notice the Grays and West Fork Grays rivers will be closed to retention…

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Scientists discover genetic basis for how harmful algae blooms become toxic

Scientists have uncovered the genetic basis for the production of domoic acid, a potent neurotoxin produced by certain…

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Birdwatching Kingfishers demand: Stop! Look! And listen!

Lately when I am out birding anywhere close to an aquatic habitat such as the bay or Tarlatt…

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Birdwatching With winter approaching, tips on feeding birds

People often prefer certain foods over others. Birds, too, have food preferences. By selecting the correct seed or…

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Birdwatching Treecreepers are on patrol

The other day, as I sat on the deck, I spied with my little eye something that is…

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Birdwatching Birding adventures on our ocean beaches

Have you walked or driven on the ocean beach recently? If not, it is not too late to…

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Two-day sturgeon fishery OK’d

ILWACO — Two days have been set for recreational white sturgeon fishing in mid-September when the Columbia River…

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Dismal steelhead returns bring season closure

COLUMBIA RIVER — With an estimated 40 percent decline in the forecast steelhead run upriver of Bonneville Dam,…

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Birdwatching Feeding antics of brown pelicans!

By Dr. Madeline Kalbach For the Observer During the summers I anxiously await the return of brown pelicans…

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Fish and Wildlife Commission proposes 15% license fee hike

OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing a 15-percent boost in recreational hunting and fishing…

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