New orca calf born to descendant of whale once captured and held by SeaWorld
Sedna's grandmother, T046 or "Wake," was one of six whales captured and temporarily held by SeaWorld in Budd Inlet, according ...
New calf born to descendant of last orca captured in Washington waters
The Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) announced that a new Bigg’s orca calf has been spotted in the Salish Sea.
How the Klamath Dams Came Down
Last year, tribal nations in Oregon and California won a decades-long fight for the largest dam removal in U.S. history. This ...
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Glass masters bring nature to life in new exhibit at Tacoma’s Museum of Glass
Even if creepy crawlers are not your thing, there is plenty to see and appreciate at Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature, a ...
Dozens of bird eggs and chicks rescued from wind-damaged eucalyptus tree in California
Dozens of bird eggs and chicks have been rescued from a single wind-damaged eucalyptus tree that was dangerously close to ...
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New study suggests Fijian iguanas 'rafted' across the Pacific from North America
A new study tracks down where native iguanas in Fiji and an extinct species from Tonga came from, offering clues about the ...
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Traffic Noise May Be Making These Bright Yellow Birds More Aggressive in the Galápagos Islands, Study Suggests
Male Galápagos yellow warblers appear to be shifting their behavior and adjusting their calls in response to the din of ...
WA’s need for EVs comes at a cost for mining towns
Washington state needs lithium to meet the demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy. But mines add to a legacy of ...
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PSC sets hearings for large power line in northwest North Dakota
The North Dakota Public Service Commission will hold two hearings in the coming weeks to garner public input on a proposed power line stretching 162 miles in northwest North Dakota. Bismarck-based ...
Shrink the size of your Pacific Northwest lawn this spring to reduce costs and water use
Here are some ideas for using less water and fewer chemicals and adding more diversity and color to your landscape.
Southern California rescue centers need help, are swamped with animals poisoned by toxic algae
Dolphins, sea lions and seabirds are being found sick along beaches throughout Southern California, poisoned by an ...
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Climate's Toll: Birds on the Brink
Mid-winter "false springs" — warm, spring-like days — also threaten insect populations as they can trick insects into emerging from hibernation or hatching early. When freezing temperatures return, ...