Endangered resident orcas return to inland waters after long absence
SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash. — A sight for sore eyes, the southern resident orcas appeared through the fog Thursday morning on the west side of San Juan Island. It’s been 40 days since the endangered orcas...
View ArticleOrca task force to write blueprint to save dying species
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The endangered southern resident orcas are still in critical condition despite statewide efforts to save them. In Port Angeles, the governor’s orca task force met for one of the...
View ArticleFeds propose major habitat protections for endangered southern resident orcas
U.S. protections for the waters that a group of endangered orcas call home could soon expand beyond the Seattle area to encompass much of the West Coast.
View ArticleTracking whales from the ferry? There’s an app for that
SEATTLE — New technology could help ships and ferries navigate around whales in Washington, reducing the chances of a deadly ship strike. This week, Washington State Ferries will be the first to use...
View ArticleFerries slowing down to save endangered orcas
PUGET SOUND, Wash. — Some ferry trips across the Puget Sound could take a little longer than usual but it’s for a good cause: They’re slowing down and steering clear of whales in the water. Responsible...
View ArticleTask force’s final word on saving the southern resident orcas
To view the draft report, click here. To comment on the draft report, click here. SEATTLE — For the last time, the governor’s orca task force came together Monday to save the southern residents from...
View ArticleCar tab initiative could cut into orca recovery
SEATTLE -- The most visible statewide effort to save the southern resident orcas from extinction has officially sunset while a dark cloud looms. The governor's orca task force released its final...
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Grandmother orcas are critical to the survival of their grandkids
SEATTLE -- They say it takes a village to raise a child, and parents know how helpful an involved grandmother can be. It turns out the same is true for killer whales. A new study from the Center for...
View ArticleSouthern resident orcas swim by West Seattle, giving residents a show
SEATTLE -- It was a sight to see in the Puget Sound today and dozens of people rushed to the shores of West Seattle hoping for a peek. The endangered southern resident orcas were spotted swimming from...
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Another endangered southern resident orca missing and feared dead, scientists...
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. -- Scientists worry another endangered Southern Resident killer whale may be dead. The orca whale known as L41 was not seen in an encounter with his pod on Jan. 24, scientists...
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