Get those ugly chum while you can

Ugly, snaggle-toothed, purple-striped chum salmon are waiting in area rivers to tear up your tackle and commit mayhem on your person. The fish were brought in by the last big rainstorm, and the next couple of weekends may be the last opportunity to... [More]

By Wayne Kruse
Herald columnist | November 20



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Tribes a small part of hunting

Tribal hunters took only about 2 percent of all deer and elk hunted in Washington state over the past two years. [More]

By Krista J. Kapralos
Herald Writer | November 19


19% cut in Bering Sea pollock harvest urged

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Federal government scientists are recommending a cut of nearly 19 percent in the catch of Bering Sea pollock, the raw material used in fish sticks and imitation crab. [More]

Associated Press | November 17


Starwatch: The celestial hug of Venus, Jupiter

An impending celestial rendezvous involves two bright planets in our evening skies. Venus and Jupiter are rushing to each other in the low southwestern sky, toward the end of sunset. [More]

By Mike Lynch
Special to The Herald | November 16


Animated graphic: Gray Whales of the North Pacific

See where gray whales migrate along the West Coast and read more about the giant creatures. [More]

November 15


Take the kids out for a snowshoe adventure

The U.S. Forest Service has added a kids program to its seasonal snowshoe excursions at Snoqualmie Pass, while Stevens Pass also hosts programs for beginning snowshoers. [More]

November 15


Outdoors calendar

Events Arthritis Foundation: 3876 Bridge Way N., Suite 300, Seattle; 206-547-2707, www.arthritis.org, www.seattlejinglebellrun.org. [More]

November 15


Keeping spirits sunny through winter's darkest days

On a miserable day of rain and dreary darkness, I barely want to look out a window. Forget putting on a jacket and stepping outside. [More]

By Julie Muhlstein
Herald Columnist | November 14


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