Why famished orcas may have to wait 90 years for more salmon That’s what environmental activists found as they began to restore the tiny Rhone-Poulenc salt marsh deep in the industrial bowels of Tacoma. John Ryan
Stop fishing salmon, orca lovers say. You’re missing the point, Skagit tribe says At meeting after public meeting over the past six months, orca lovers and orca experts have urged bold action: Everything from removing dams to restricting or banning activities that can harm the whales. John Ryan
For orcas, the ocean is like a super loud upstairs neighbor In Canada, the Port of Vancouver has ships slowing down through orca habitat. Now, some are hoping to do the same in Puget Sound. Eilís O'Neill
Seattle skiers want to take over this 'bro forest' For decades, hunters, motorcyclists and snowmobilers have had the run of the Teanaway Valley. But changes are coming. Eilís O'Neill
It's not a stink bug. So what the heck is this thing? People have generically called them stink bugs. But don't you make the same mistake. Brie Ripley
U.S. Coast Guard will help researchers track whales along the West Coast The Oregon crab industry is putting up money to launch a new research study on where whales swim and feed along the Pacific Coast. The study stems from... Tom Banse
Why some Washington counties may stop recycling plastic Since China stopped buying recycled waste that it deems too dirty, a lot of recyclables in Washington end up in the landfill. Paige Browning
Death threats. Kidnapping plans. Nothing could stop Ballard's sea lions Douglass McCrea wonders why he is seeing fewer sea lions at the Ballard Locks. We'll explore the mystery. Deborah Wang
Debate: Should you vote for a carbon fee? This year, voters will decide whether or not to instate a first-in-the-nation fee on carbon emissions in the state. We invited groups for and against the ballot measure to talk about why they support and oppose I-1631. John Ryan
