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SCOOP: WA Democrats are allegedly plotting a Hail Mary to bypass Gov. Ferguson's threat to veto wealth tax, asking for approval of the people instead of one overbearing executive. www.theburnerseattle.com/post/wa-demo...

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A typical day in Bandon, Oregon

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Trump just denied North Carolina’s request for FEMA relief from Hurricane Helene, calling it “unwarranted.”

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Some big news out of Crater Lake National Park in #Oregon - the popular Cleetwood Cove Trail down to the lakeshore will be CLOSED for complete renovation for the summers of 2026 and 2027. This means no water access for swimming or interpretive boat tours. www.sfgate.com/national-par...

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very happy to report that my website is fixed and working again after being read-only for months because I broke it when doing Wordpress updates, AND I figured out how to add the #Bluesky icon to the header of Northwest TripFinder! nwtripfinder.com

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Good news for beach foragers... the razor clamming season is extending well into spring on Washington ocean beaches this year! Never been clamming? Check out my step-by-step how-to guide, plus get recipes and all the upcoming dig dates >> nwtripfinder.com/beach-bounty... #foraging #clamming

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The razor clamming season is extending well into spring on Washington ocean beaches this year! See upcoming dig dates and more >> nwtripfinder.com/beach-bounty... #foraging #clamming

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With the first 70° day of the year ahead this weekend... "Alki Kayak Tours is officially open for the 2025 season" #westseattle westseattleblog.com/2025/03/bizn...

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"Project Beaver worked with the Bureau of Land Management to restore the large rodents to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument." 🦫 ❤️ 🦫 www.opb.org/article/2025...

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We're just days away from ballots dropping for Tacoma's Streets Initiative II - ballots due April 22. Passing SI2 is critical to fixing some of our most dangerous streets, including Portland Ave & S Tacoma Way. Vote yes for 130 to 170 miles of bike infrastructure! www.theurbanist.org/2025/02/21/t...

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the problem with this admin though - they're ALL Jonah Ryan.

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The sky is starting to do exciting things above Washougal #wawx #orwx #timelapse

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2 PM update from #Portland! 80°, clouds have instability written all over them!! #orwx #wawx

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Despite the forecast, it is spring and with spring comes one of the best times of the year... baseball season! The @mariners.com open their season tomorrow. Join us in wishing them luck in their home opener against the Athletics. #TridentsUp!

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Most federal agencies neglected to create BlueSky accounts before January 20, and the ones that did are likely forbidden from posting anywhere but twitter. However you can follow this bot >>>

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what the hail??? 2-inch balls of ice might fall from the sky tonight, oh and some tornadoes too

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There's an increased risk of sneaker waves this week (March 25-28) at beaches along the Oregon Coast, per the National Weather Service. "Beachgoers, including those participating in razor clam digs, will need to be vigilant and keep a close eye on incoming waves" www.kgw.com/article/news...

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The new REI store in Lynnwood, about twice the size and a mile south of the mall store that just closed, will open this Friday, March 28 am. It'll have a larger bike and ski shop, and a community room to host in-store classes and workshops. www.king5.com/article/mone...

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a thread about the thunderstorm / hail / wind event that's coming Wednesday evening... #PNW #wawx

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Feeling salty this morning. Yes, it is due to the WA State Senate Transpo Budget revenue package and its tax on e-bikes and tolling transit. Highway expansion is holding us back from a livable future and keeping us in debt.

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Did you know the Olympic Peninsula used to have a lot more fire lookouts? Where were they? Why did they disappear? Catch a free presentation next week by Leslie Romer, author of “Lost Fire Lookouts of the Olympic Peninsula" in Clallam Bay, Port Angeles, or Sequim. www.forksforum.com/news/author-...

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Cannon Beach: Sea Stacks, Sandcastles ...Safety? www.oregonlive.com/trending/202... #OregonCoast

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It's official, so I'm excited to share this news! The Oregon version of my book is in the works! I'm co-authoring with my awesome Bend, Oregon-based friend Lace Thornberg, and Mountaineers Books will publish it Spring 2027. 🌲🏔️🪶🏕️ 🐋 nwtripfinder.com/52-ways-to-n...

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As of now, Mount Rainier National Park has not shared if it would continue its timed-entry reservation system this year. Read more at: www.theolympian.com/news/state/w...

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Some very welcome news: Washington state will pay for fix to only road access to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park. (This should be on the feds, but we all know how that's going...) www.ptleader.com/stories/stat...

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I'm very lucky every Monday evening to hang out for two hours at the same church the Northwest Chamber Chorus has their practice. They're incredible.

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It's March, and we've caught up a bit but the snowpack in Washington's Cascades and Olympics is still below normal. Rainy Pass is at 61% Stampede Pass - 64% Paradise - 81% Stevens Pass - 72% Thunder Basin - 79% (Oregon is faring much better except for Mt. Hood) wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov/reports/Upda...

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Are you worried about the snowpack this year? We should be. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Demonym: a noun used to denote the natives or inhabitants of a particular country, state, city, etc. Here it’s “Utahn.” Outside the Beehive State, folks just can’t seem to get it right.

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Headed to a national park this year? Expect very few park rangers, overflowing trash, and dirty or locked bathrooms. The National Parks Conservation Association shares how uncertainty and confusion are taking a hefty toll on the National Park Service. It's GRIM AF y'all. www.npca.org/articles/668...

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BirdNote is turning 20! I remember when my boss, Chris Peterson, told me about her idea for a short show for NPR that could be like StarDate, but for birds. It's been so wonderful to see how many people are inspired by it every day. www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/a...

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Birding in winter? YES! Raptors, owls and shorebirds flock to spend the winter on flat Skagit County farmland, and Seattle Parks and Recreation will take you there. This is a cool opportunity-check it out 🪶https://parkways.seattle.gov/2025/01/27/birding-field-trips-to-skagit-flats-february-1-and-7/

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This disappointing read from The Nation on REI is worth the read. I've been a co-op member since 1997 and really want to hear what they have to say about this. www.thenation.com/article/econ...

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Trump issues freeze on federal spending for wide swath of government, could harm programs used by millions of Americans, including early childhood programs, and food and rent assistance.

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It's not just NIH research grants. As of an hour ago, the White House budget office is ordering a pause to ALL grants and loans disbursed by the federal government. This is detonating a bomb. Is he TRYING to trigger a stock market crash? www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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Lodging at Fort Worden State Park (Port Townsend) has closed effective immediately. www.king5.com/article/news...

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Denali is Denali and Rainier is Tahoma! www.mountaineers.org/blog/the-cas...

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Photo of the washout at mp 9.7 that happened two weeks ago on the Upper Hoh River Road. This cuts off access to the trails, campground and Visitors Center in #OlympicNationalPark. Jefferson County says it lacks the funding to fix the road and is seeking assistance from the federal government.

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Starting this Thursday, the day-use fee at many #Oregon State Parks will double from $5 to $10. The annual parking pass remains a great deal at $30 though, and through the end of today - you can get $5 off at store.oregonstateparks.org read more: www.opb.org/article/2024...

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