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(Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times)

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Birch the seven-month-old moose calf responds to a target stick as he’s being trained by keeper Jordan Bednarz at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville. Bednarz says, “We’re earning his trust so we can check his neck and head, take blood draws, and eventually pick up his hooves and treat them if needed” without having to anesthetize the moose. Birch is then rewarded with a piece of carrot, banana or sweet potato. Birch weighs more than 400-pounds and will grow to about 1,200. There were too many orphan moose at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. They put out a call and Birch was FedExed here when Northwest Trek said they’d give him a home. (in the 435-acre Free-Roaming Area. There’s no scent in the training stick. Small treats are given after the moose responds to commands) Ref to more photos online LO Linesonly Friday Feb 4, 2022 299514

Hello, mountain goats! Have you seen Birch the moose? VIEW

Brian Rigmaiden holds his daughter Bella, 6, as she waves goodbye to Santa during the Westlake Center lighting in Seattle on Black Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.

Westlake Center tree is decked out for the holidays VIEW

The rescued green sea turtle, now named Shi Shi, is lifted from a holding pool by Angela Smith, left, Dr. Caitlin Hadfield, hidden, and Lindy McMorran at the Seattle Aquarium where it’s receiving critical care. (Hadfield is the senior veterinarian at the aquarium) Ref to more photos and video online Friday Nov. 19, 2021 Its sex is not yet determined. Age: called sub-adult Found washed ashore at Shi Shi beach near Neah Bay, WA by a Makah tribal member. 218882

A sea turtle found off Washington’s coast, cold and clinging to life, recovers at Seattle Aquarium WATCH

Alex Zerbe brings his Zaniac one-hour comedy show to the Seattle Center stage at Winterfest, aimed mainly at youngsters. He juggles, dances, engages the audience and tells jokes. It’s free and is among the things visitors can see without charge including the return the expansive train set in the Armory. Visitors should check the Seattle Center website. Ref to More online LO free events at Seattle Center on Saturday November 27, 2021 218920

Trains, rockets and laughs among the festivities at Seattle Center VIEW

Pictures of the Year

Called a ghost plane or whitetail, the white planes seen here are painted white because the airline it was built for no longer wants it. It will be painted with a new livery after the plane is ungrounded and Boeing secures a customer. Nearly 200 completed Boeing 737 MAX airplanes destined for airlines worldwide, are parked at the Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake Washington. In March 2019, aviation authorities around the world grounded the passenger airliner after two separate crashes. Photographed on November 13, 2019. 212113 212113

Pictures of the Year 2019 VIEW

Sports Photography

Virginia Tech’s Elizabeth Kitley fights off the double team down low by Ohio State’s Eboni Walker, left, and Taylor Thierry in the first half. 223354
College Basketball

Photos: Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech in NCAAW Elite Eight VIEW

Washington Huskies guard Jayda Noble pokes the ball away from Kansas State guard Gabby Gregory during the second quarter. (Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times)
Husky Basketball

Photos: UW vs. Kansas State in Super 16 of the WNIT VIEW

Ole Miss’ Madison Scott (24) fouls Louisville’s Mykasa Robinson as she shoots in the lane in the first quarter. 223350
College Basketball

Photos: Louisville vs. Ole Miss in NCAAW Sweet 16 VIEW

Colorado’s Kindyll Wetta (15) puts up a shot against Iowa in the first half. 223349 (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)
College Basketball

Photos: Iowa vs. Colorado in NCAAW Sweet 16 VIEW

Postcards from the Past

The Seattle-Kirkland ferry, which plied Lake Washington on Nov. 19, 1948. 0435955509

Vintage photos show ferry system that connected Seattle and Eastside VIEW

Northwest Wanderings

The astronaut replica suit Ted Huetter of the Museum of Flight gets into is a special-commission for around $10,000 but is not suitable for use in space. It’s lightweight but warm. from the Museum of Flight, Make-A-Wish people, virtual reality headsets at the Infinite experience. Saturday July 23, 2022 221069

A spacesuit, a dream and virtual reality meet at ‘The Infinite’ in Tacoma VIEW

Paul Lundy cleans the surface of each key on Muriel Erickson’s 1968 Hermes in for its annual tuneup. Paul Lundy at his Bremerton Office Machine Co. typewriter repair. Thursday January 13, 2022

The owner of Bremerton Office Machine Company finds focus and fulfillment among timeworn typewriters — and their fans VIEW

Eleventh-grader Naazneen Vemmerath Kulangara (CQ) asks NASA astronaut Megan McArthur a question from the Museum of Flight. McArthur is aboard the International Space Station during a video hookup Saturday. Ref to more photos online Northwest Wanderings Saturday October 16, 2021 218537

Seattle students virtually Zoom into space for a chat with astronaut Megan McArthur

Professional drummer Chris Anderson is into the beat he’s providing at First Avenue and Pike Street across from the Pike Place Market, busking for five hours. Northwest Wanderings Friday July 16, 2021 217681

Busker brings A-list drumming pedigree to Pike Place Market WATCH

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*** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY *** Daniel Chernin danchernin@comcast.net Issaquah WA 4255911012 Issaquah WA – my backyard 2022/09/10 We have owls nesting in our yard and the surrounding forest, but rarely do they come down to our deck. This barred owl landed on the railing, carefully checked out the scene then closed his eyes and turned to worship the sun. Taken with Canon EOS 77D, EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM lens at ISO 100, 1/2000, f/2.8, 200mm. owl crop.jpg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 18:35:41 19 Sep, 2022

Whooo wishes you a Happy Owl-oween? This peaceful Issaquah creature.

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