Week of razor clam digs starts Friday

A full week of afternoon and evening razor clam digs starting Feb. 15 has been approved by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, including three days at Kalaloch and a dig at Long Beach Feb. 17.

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates, and evening low tides:

• Feb. 15, Friday; 3:11 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• Feb. 16, Saturday; 4:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis, Kalaloch

• Feb. 17, Sunday; 4:59 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

• Feb. 18, Monday; 5:46 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

• Feb. 19, Tuesday; 6:31 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Twin Harbors

• Feb. 20, Wednesday; 7:14 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Twin Harbors

• Feb. 21, Thursday; 7:56 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Twin Harbors

The digs were approved by the Department of Health after marine toxin tests on samples collected Feb. 5 and tested on Feb. 8 showed the clams were safe to eat.