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WEEK IN REVIEW
Friday


Officer Timothy Brenton. Gone, but not forgotten
Person sought in officer's killing is shot in head
Thousands to pay respects to slain Seattle poli...
Thursday


Tale of 1916 Everett Massacre retold in style o...
Reservist survived Iraq but not his return to c...
Swine flu suspected in infant’s death
Wednesday


‘Everything but marriage' law close to vi...
Library levy winning by 51% to 49%
Incumbents looking strong in Snohomish County C...
Tuesday


Delayed financial aid forcing college students ...
Slaying of officer reminds police of dangers of...
Edmonds turns over firefighting duties to Fire ...
Monday


Question isn't 'if' but 'how bad' for floods
Slain Seattle Police officer lived in Marysville
Rubatino Refuse allows recycling of food scraps...
Sunday


Signs were clear Boeing isn't tied to location
Swine flu shots draw crowds in Snohomish County
The Boeing buzz in South Carolina
Saturday


Romanian immigrant fights a communist foe from ...
Its mind made up, Boeing's talks with Sen. Murr...
I-1033 a costly contest
 

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Sharon Wootton
Sharon Wootton writes regularly about outdoor activities, including hiking and bird watching.


Herald file
You may be safer birding in orange

Hunting is a topic I rarely address, yet it comes to mind each fall when bird hunters and birdwatchers have the same targets. [More]






Court Leve
Warren Miller’s ‘Dynasty’ is a winner

I’ve been known to criticize a few Warren Miller films but “Dynasty” is not among them. [More]





Dippers are fascinating, swimming songbirds

Moving to Western Washington from Maryland a few decades ago opened up a different ecosystem for me, although it was a give-and-take situation. [More]





Skiers, it’s time to get in shape

I’m sure skiers and snowboarders have started their preseason exercise routine to make sure those recalcitrant muscles are ready for the slopes. Right. [More]





A 30-mile stretch packed with unexpected sights

Wonder if Lewis and Clark were nearly blown off their feet in 1806 as they stood at Alpowa Summit, gazing across the windswept plateau that would someday turn into wheat country. [More]





Larches put on a glorious show

One of my favorite hikes is to Blue Lake, a popular alpine lake near Washington Pass, off the North Cascades Highway. Calling it a picture-perfect lake meets the trite standard, but it does show up in many hiking and photography-heavy... [More]





Sharon Wootton: Kayaking event one of longest in the U.S.

Port Townsend was rated one of the best paddling towns in America by Paddler magazine in 2008. The annual West Coast Sea Kayaking Symposium is one reason for its stature. [More]





In nature, a little gall can be beautiful

So here I am picking one of nature’s gems off a tall nonflowering wild rose at a four-way intersection. [More]





 
More columns
Lighthouse keeping was a lonely life  September 5
Sharon Wootton: Don’t just admire our peaks from afar  August 22
Sharon Wootton: Cougar sighting has trail off limits  August 15
Sharon Wootton: Slow down and enjoy the peninsula  August 8
25 fun facts about the mosquito  August 1
Help yank spartina at nature preserve  July 18
Several trails still closed due to flood, construction  June 27
Experience hidden treasures while climbing Beacon Rock  June 13
Pick the best spot for a tent  June 6
In Colfax, history has lots of character  May 16
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