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Birdie retires

Published 1:30 am Thursday, January 1, 2026

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Birdie at work at Kalaloch, a few years ago.
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Submitted photo

Birdie at work at Kalaloch, a few years ago.

Submitted photo
Birdie at work at Kalaloch, a few years ago.
Photo Christi Baron
Birdie with her “Arrowhead” plaque and ONP representative Heather Stephens. The back of the plaque was covered in well wishes from former co-workers and others.

After decades of manning the Kalaloch Ranger Station, Birdie James has retired. Friends, family and co-workers honored her service last week with pizza, a certificate, and a presentation of an ONP Arrowhead plaque.