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Alexander’s Castle, the oldest building on the Fort Warden grounds, is now available for rent. It was built in 1883 by a local minister for a prospective bride.

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March on down to Fort Warden for great camping | Hiking the Evergreen State

The 434-acre park offers the best of forest and beach.

On a sunny Sunday a bald eagle perches on a boardwalk railing at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, allowing surprised visitors to take some up-close photos. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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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.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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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…

The Paradise Inn and Mount Rainier viewed from the Paradise Valley Road on June 12. Photo courtesy NPS

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Planning an Independence Day trip to Rainier? Here are some tips

The National Park is fee-free July 3 - 5.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardn

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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.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Discounts and a deciduous disaster | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on gravel gardens for a lower water bill.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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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.

The night of April 29 showing peak bird migration in Washington state. Image courtesy of Purdue AeroEco Lab.

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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.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

Photo by the CDC.

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

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Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King County

More police to be out Feb. 6-8