Ex-prof's book cultivates new birders

In a country where it seems almost impossible not to be out of touch with each other, we've grown increasingly out of touch with our natural world.

Orphaned bear cubs heal at Lynnwood shelter

Two orphan bear cubs caught at a campground are being raised by a Lynnwood animal shelter. — Two orphan bear cubs caught at a campground are being raised by a Lynnwood animal shelter.

Secrets to bass are easy to unlock, unlike doors

A couple of days ago, I walked up to the front door of my home and pressed the "unlock" button on my car keys.

Three things to do this weekend

History of Nisqually refuge

The big rush of salmon is almost in South Sound

Migrating chinook have started to move into the Nisqually and Puyallup rivers in greater numbers. The big rush is not there yet, but indications are it is just around the corner. Fishing has been slow most of the day in both rivers, but action improves during late afternoon and early morning.