Most blackberry vines you see almost everywhere are a variety called Himalaya blackberry, considered by local authorities to be an invasive species, as well as a threat to native plants and animals.

<p>Most blackberry vines you see almost everywhere are a variety called Himalaya blackberry, considered by local authorities to be an invasive species, as well as a threat to native plants and animals.</p>

Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right. 

<p>Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien bring you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right. </p>

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