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Emergency measures have been deployed to control the invasive European green crabs in the waters of the Washington Coast and sites within the Salish Sea. This includes the implementation of an Incident Command System (ICS) to facilitate coordination between various agencies, tribes, and partners across the state. The Washington State Emergency Management Division, as of April 18th, 2022, assigned a formal mission of dealing with the invasive European green crab. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife held a meeting with other state and federal agencies after which, WDFW Director Kelly Susewind formally implemented the ICS strategy on May 5th by...

Wine loving parents rejoice! This summer, family fun in Napa and wine tasting has never been more perfectly paired than at the Meritage Resort and Spa and its sister property, Vista Collina at the Meritage. Family-friendly wineries make it possible for a trip to wine country to be a family affair but Meritage takes it up another notch. Find out all the reasons below how families and wine tasting are a great blend at the Meritage Resort and Spa and why your family will want to visit this summer.  Pool Time Christine Lai The poolside cabanas at Vista Collina are set up...

Tuesday, June 21nd is Summer Solstice 2022. Today is Father’s Day. To celebrate Summer’s arrival as well as honoring parents of growing souls, I offer you this guided meditation to welcome a season of growth. Time to begin to relax, settle in. And take a few moments to take a few deep breaths. Allow the hustle and bustle of the day to fall away for the moment. So taking a few deep breaths — breathing in on the count of four is a good idea. Let’s walk through a few deep breaths here, counting in on . . . One....

In celebration of Father’s Day, here are some of our favorite memories of biking, hiking, and getting lost with dad. Dads Can Teach Us (Almost) Anything I had just turned eight years old, which meant I finally got to go on the annual Barronian backpacking trip with my dad, uncle, and cool older brothers and cousin. I’d wanted to join them for several years but was: (1) a brat and (2) too small. After promising that I wouldn’t complain, I packed my little clothes in a JanSport backpack. Then we set off for a lake in the Cascades. We got...

There is something profoundly satisfying about taking on a DIY garden project, especially when it involves recycling materials that already exist on your plot. You’d be surprised how much you can do with old logs and pots, wooden pallets, stones and gathered seeds. Make a simple bird feeder or bug house, create your own macramé plant hanger, or put together a drinking station for birds. If you have a bit more time, why not take on a larger project? Build a green roof, a compost bin or a wildlife pond, perhaps. From easy garden projects perfect for children and families,...