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A serene adventure at Lake Sawyer | Hiking the Northwest
Looking for a calmer nature hike? Or maybe a less crowded place to fish? This Black Diamond park…
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Tips and tricks for draught-resistant gardens | The Compleat Home Gardener
Want to save on your water bill? Try some of these perennials and groundcovers.
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March on down to Fort Worden for great camping | Hiking the Evergreen State
The 434-acre park offers the best of forest and beach.
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Back yard bounty tips | The Compleat Home Gardener
Jealous of those leafy greens at your local farmer’s market? Here’s some suggestions to starting your own vegetable…
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Wildlife abound at Nisqually refuge | Hiking the Evergreen State
Deer. Seals. Eagles. And stunning views. The Olympia-area preserve has it all, if you can follow some rules.
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July is all about red, white, and bloom – so don’t forget to fertilize | The Complete Home Gardener
But don’t fertilize your lawn before leaving on vacation.
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Planning an Independence Day trip to Rainier? Here are some tips
The National Park is fee-free July 3 - 5.
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Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener
Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.
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Fertilize fast or fertilize slow? The pros and cons | The Compleat Home Gardener
Also, some tips for keeping pesky voles and crows away from your seeds.
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Support WA State Parks with specialty license plates
Funds from these plates, which depict a waterfall and a mountain range, help go towards park programming.
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SIFF Reviews: “Are You Native?” “Powwow People”
When it comes to curating and programming — choosing which films get put into a certain category or…
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Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’
This Memorial Day weekend, consider making a trip to the southeast side of Mt. Rainier National Park, where,…
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‘Lights Out’ from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. as millions of birds return home
Think of the birds, dim your lights.
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WA leaders reconsider Cesar Chavez recognition
State lawmakers and the governor are rethinking how Washington marks the legacy of Cesar Chavez following stunning accusations…
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DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations
Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.
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Fundraiser benefits family of man killed at Renton grocery store
Proceeds will cover funeral costs for Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla as well as support his wife and kids.
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Man dies after house fire near Fairwood
The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
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Enumclaw High School ICE protest| Update
Enumclaw Police release statement about arrests of two students in Feb. 13 incident
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Moore responds to dismissal as Federal Way City Council president
Mixed reviews on Moore’s social media post that backed student protests against ICE
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Two students arrested in Enumclaw after alleged assault at high school walkout
The event was largely peaceful until a “gonzo journalist” appeared to be struck by a student.