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Facing temporary closure at Forest Service camp, groups want to ensure future access
The Forest Service announced a closure, operational changes at camps near Wynoochee Lake
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American Allyson Felix narrowly loses 400 to the Bahamas’ Shaunae Miller
A valiant effort by Allyson Felix to overcome an ankle injury that threatened to derail her dreams
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Usain Bolt brings showmanship to Olympics in a flash
This time, the devil wore red, white and blue, the bad guy being our guy.
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Broadcaster who flubbed Phelps-Lochte race: ‘I screwed up … No excuse’
RIO DE JANEIRO — Elliotte Friedman ran his hands through his head and hair. It was 4:10 p.m.,…
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Simone Biles wins the women’s all-around gymnastics gold medal
RIO DE JANEIRO — In a world of Olga, Nadia and Mary Lou — where the first name…
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US men’s basketball has perfect record amid imperfect play
RIO DE JANEIRO — Team USA’s narrow victory over Australia on Wednesday was considered a scare, then Friday’s…
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U.S. women eliminated from Olympics women’s soccer tournament by Sweden in penalty kick shootout
RIO DE JANEIRO — For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. women’s soccer team is leaving…
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A-Rod gets RBI double in last game as Yankees beat Rays 6-3
NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez experienced at least some of the “magic” Joe Girardi had said he wished…
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Saturday’s exhibition begins Tharold Simon’s last Seahawks chance
RENTON — Tharold Simon recognized his questioner. He recognized the subject: his latest — and last — chance…
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A’s double up M’s, 6-3
OAKLAND, Calif. — Joe Wieland had successfully weathered the first-inning storm of hits, runs and nerves. And his…
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Grays Harbor Birds — Mourning Dove
I chose this photo of a Mourning Dove, taken by Mike Hamilton, specifically to show the back and…
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The Fishing Corner: The end of the summer is still a great time for a fishing vacation
The ultimate in fishing during the summer months is to take a fishing vacation. Some folk pack a…