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Weekly Outdoors & Environment Newsletter

Friday, May 23, 2008

Nevada wildlife officials kill 540-pound black bear near Reno
RENO, Nev. - Wildlife officials were forced on Friday to shoot a 540-pound black bear that had been killing livestock the last two weeks in Washoe Valley about 25 miles south of Reno, the first nuisance bear euthanized in the area this year.

Cedar, Green rivers closed to recreation through weekend
SEATTLE - The King County sheriff's office says the Cedar and Green Rivers will remain closed to recreation through the Memorial Day weekend because they are running high and fast from melting mountain snow.

Oregon man cited for unlawful possession of a bear cub
A Sunny Valley, Ore., man faces a misdemeanor wildlife charge after allegedly finding a wounded bear in the woods and bringing it home to teach it to be wild, authorities said.

3 things to do this weekend
3 things to do this weekend

Expect early results when kokanee fishing
A high-tech tribe of anglers haunt several local lakes - but not many see them or know their mysterious ways.

Record pikeminnow trumps cash reward
Edward Williams of Spokane was the fourth-highest earner in the 2007, landing 3,566 fish and collecting $27,728.

Energy company fined in deaths of two eagles
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - A federal magistrate has fined a Texas-based energy company $10,000 and ordered it to pay another $10,000 in restitution in the deaths of two golden eagles electrocuted in 2006 by power lines leading to energy production sites near Gillette.

Washout closes access to Icicle Valley campgrounds
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. - A washout has cut off access to three Forest Service campgrounds in the Icicle Valley.

Sekiu Halibut Derby set for June 14-15
The Sekiu-Clallam Bay Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Sekiu Halibut Derby June 14-15.

Deschutes River, Lake St. Clair highlight fly fishing
Tom Bolender of Fishy Business Guide Service and Cabela's said unlike many rivers in the state, the Deschutes is not affected by snow melt. No high water means another great week of reports from the Deschutes.

Coastal halibut fishing is excellent
Coastal saltwater fishing has been fair in Westport and pretty good at Ilwaco.

Snoqualmie open for skiers this weekend
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, but don't put away those skis and snowboards just yet.

Olympia to look into sea rise
Correction: Worldwide sea levels are expected to rise between 7 and 23 inches in this century, according to scenarios from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. A figure was incorrect in a story on Page B2 of Wednesday's Olympian.

Clam dig Saturday approved
OLYMPIA - The state Fish and Wildlife Department has given final approval to a razor clam dig on Saturday on three coastal beaches: Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks.

Marina helps keep Puget Sound clean
Twice a day, every day of the year, each of the 600 or more vessels moored at the Port of Olympia's Swantown Marina is visually inspected for electrical problems, faulty bilge pumps and fuel leaks that could cause a boat to sink, catch fire and pollute Budd Inlet.

Disposing of business waste is easy
Attention, Thurston County businesses: Do you store hazardous materials or generate hazardous waste as part of your business activities?

Diatoms (South Sound Marine Life)
Diatoms

Environment briefs - May 19
Land trust gets grant for database

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