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‘Leopard of the Kootenai’ makes rebound

SPOKANE, Wash. — In the early 2000s, the world’s only freshwater cod was all but gone from the…

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Washington bans anyone under 21 from buying assault rifles

SEATTLE — Washington on Tuesday joined a handful of other states that ban anyone under 21 from buying…

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Crab season to open after New Year

Crab fishermen can begin setting gear Tuesday, state determines after additional testing shows crab have hit thresholds for…

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Confirmed wolf attacks on cattle double in Washington state

The number of confirmed wolf attacks on cattle in Washington state in 2018 was more than double any…

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New Chinatown museum opens in Portland

The Portland Chinatown Museum opened in December with the aim of illustrating the seldom-told story of Chinese-Americans in…

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Oregon timber at risk from North Carolina insect

EUGENE — Oregon officials say a non-native insect that entered the state this fall on Christmas trees harvested…

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Washington court: Fish and Wildlife can regulate land to protect fish

Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife can regulate construction on dry land if the agency decides fish may…

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Animal shelters are a potential ally in suicide fight

The Washington County animal shelter is not often the first line of defense against suicide. But over the…

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‘Tech addicts’ seek solace in 12 steps and rehab

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The young men sit in chairs in a circle in a small meeting room in…

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Washington state to release Chinook fry after power outage

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Up to 2.75 million fall Chinook salmon fry are headed to the Minter Creek Hatchery…

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