That’s the sound of the great blue heron, a wetland bird native to the Pacific Northwest. The downtown heronry, or nesting colony, is back. Perched high in the trees next to the Fish and Wildlife ...

If positive, these cases would be the first infections in the state. Also: the accuracy of tracking norovirus in wastewater, and exploring why mental illness raises the risk of severe covid. CIDRAP: ...

Trina Young, a long-time Grays Harbor resident, spent much of her childhood outdoors on her family’s strawberry farm in Elma.

SAO PAULO, May 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's Tocantins state said on Wednesday the agriculture ministry has ruled out an outbreak of bird flu on a local commercial farm, citing conclusive test results ...

The T-Birds had lost earlier in the day on Saturday to Aberdeen in a state semifinal, but a win against the Beavers would put them in the third-place game and guarantee that they would leave Selah ...

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Maitreya Shah heard the bird’s distinctive chirp in a nearby tree at a botanical garden in the Maryland suburbs. But he’s blind and couldn’t see it. With his arm stretched upward, he held ...

Gardening in Western Washington's unique climate requires careful planning and understanding of its temperate, often wet conditions. Timing is critical, as seen in advice for planting cool-season ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — On Monday, Bob Ferguson signed a bill granting unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike in Washington state. Senate Bill 5041 will make Washington the third state in ...

As the vast landscape is paved and tilled, Western Meadowlarks, Sharp-tailed Grouse ... Ranchers are also required to either mow or grow grasses to certain heights to benefit seasonal birds. In spring ...

KING COUNTY, Wash. — A growing number of communities throughout western Washington are turning to technology to help meet their public safety needs, which includes using Flock Safety camera systems.