Outdoors

Thrills & spills

As the wind blew through the willows one day long ago, Ratty said to Mole, “Believe me, my…

Outdoors

Tokeland: Where the action is!

Marbled godwits love the Tokeland marina and so do I. Thousands of marbled godwits flock there every autumn.…

History

Julia Butler Hansen House earns national status

CATHLAMET — The Julia Butler Hansen House, the oldest house in Cathlamet and Wahkiakum County, has been listed…

Entertainment

Sign up for fiber arts classes

LONG BEACH — Registration is underway for classes at the Columbia Pacific Fiber Arts Association Festival. The event…

History

Gordy’s sloth featured in Seattle port video: A favorite Observer story receives a fresh audience

Chinook Observer story about Gordy and his giant sloth Gordy Simmons obituary One of the most fun stories…

Life

Sport salmon fishing extended through year end

Salmon fishing has been extended through the end of the year on the main stem of the Columbia…

Life

Two more Fridays for West Wahkiakum Farmers Market

ROSBURG — There are just two more opportunities on Oct. 18 and 25, from 2-5 p.m. at the…

Life

Community Events

ShakeOut Earthquake Drill set for Oct. 17 At 10:17 a.m. on Oct. 17, students, families and businesses will…

Outdoors

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 15

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed razor clam digging opportunities on four coastal…

Outdoors

Birding: Out and about on the Peninsula

Birds were scarce on a recent trip around the north end of the Peninsula as well as on…

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