Cat Burglar: Bobcat breaks into Kirkland, WA home after climbing tree
A burglary call in Kirkland took an unexpected turn last week when responding officers discovered a wild bobcat inside the residence.
A burglary call in Kirkland took an unexpected turn last week when responding officers discovered a wild bobcat inside the residence.
Teen flips ultra-rare 1-of-1 gold Jimothy rookie card for major payday on eBay
A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan turned a free ballpark giveaway into a five-figure payday after a rare rookie card featuring the city's viral raccoon sensation sold for a whopping $21,100.
A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan turned a free ballpark giveaway into a five-figure payday after a rare rookie card featuring the city's viral raccoon sensation sold for a whopping $21,100.
Fin whale found dead in Port of Tacoma was struck by vessel
A necropsy revealed that a fin whale that was found dead in the Port of Tacoma was killed after being struck by a vessel.
A necropsy revealed that a fin whale that was found dead in the Port of Tacoma was killed after being struck by a vessel.
Meet Bolt, the TSA's cutest canine for 2026
Bolt, a “doggone dedicated” bomb sniffer at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, has been named TSA’s top dog for 2026.
Bolt, a “doggone dedicated” bomb sniffer at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, has been named TSA’s top dog for 2026.
Peekachu, rescued beluga whale at Shedd Aquarium, dies suddenly
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
Peekachu, one of eight beluga whales recently rescued from a closed Canadian marine park and brought to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, died suddenly Tuesday evening.
After dogs shot dead in California, activists push for oversight at rescue shelters
An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone.
An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone.
Decaying whale found on ship bow near Port of Tacoma
A dead whale was reported decaying near the Port of Tacoma Monday.
A dead whale was reported decaying near the Port of Tacoma Monday.
Fromm recalls wet dog food over potential metal contamination
Fromm Family Foods is recalling cases of wet dog food over potential metal contamination. It’s at least the second dog food recall announced this month.
Fromm Family Foods is recalling cases of wet dog food over potential metal contamination. It’s at least the second dog food recall announced this month.
Can Washington bring back the sunflower sea star?
A marine predator that once helped keep Puget Sound's ecosystem in balance has all but vanished from Washington waters, and scientists at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are working to change that.
A marine predator that once helped keep Puget Sound's ecosystem in balance has all but vanished from Washington waters, and scientists at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are working to change that.
"Very aggressive" donkey jumps into van, injuring 3 people
A "very aggressive" donkey on the loose jumped into a van, kicking and biting two motorists and a woman who intervened to try and help.
A "very aggressive" donkey on the loose jumped into a van, kicking and biting two motorists and a woman who intervened to try and help.
Dogs that attacked pregnant Tacoma woman may not be euthanized
A Tacoma woman is outraged after a judge ruled the two dogs that attacked her while she was nine months pregnant won't be euthanized if the owner relocates them.
A Tacoma woman is outraged after a judge ruled the two dogs that attacked her while she was nine months pregnant won't be euthanized if the owner relocates them.
Tacoma, WA judge gives owner 30 days to relocate dogs after attacking pregnant woman
A Tacoma woman who was mauled by two dogs while nine months pregnant is outraged that a judge allowed the animals to avoid being put down if the owner relocates them.
A Tacoma woman who was mauled by two dogs while nine months pregnant is outraged that a judge allowed the animals to avoid being put down if the owner relocates them.
Responders free entangled humpback whale off WA coast
A humpback whale was entangled off the coast of WA, and through a team effort, the Cascadia Research Collective saved a life.
A humpback whale was entangled off the coast of WA, and through a team effort, the Cascadia Research Collective saved a life.
WA officials increasing patrols after human-bear incident
WDFW officials said that on Saturday, around 11 a.m., they received reports of a human-black bear incident involving a woman and her dog on a trail in a forested area north of Lake Whatcom.
WDFW officials said that on Saturday, around 11 a.m., they received reports of a human-black bear incident involving a woman and her dog on a trail in a forested area north of Lake Whatcom.
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo prepares gorilla Kitoko to move
The last day to see the beloved gorilla, Kitoko, will be Aug. 31.
The last day to see the beloved gorilla, Kitoko, will be Aug. 31.
Tacoma shelter overwhelmed with cats after 2 major rescues
After two animal control cases brought in dozens of cats to the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County, the shelter is now calling on the public for help.
After two animal control cases brought in dozens of cats to the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County, the shelter is now calling on the public for help.
Tacoma, WA Humane Society overwhelmed after 80 cats rescued from boat, car
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is asking for the public's help after taking in 80 cats that were recently rescued from a boat and car.
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is asking for the public's help after taking in 80 cats that were recently rescued from a boat and car.
Zip Trips: Pawsific Northwest Cat Cafe in Olympia
Adam Gehrke visits Olympia's Pawsific Northwest Cat Cafe, a space to enjoy coffee and spend time with adoptable cats and ktitens from local rescues.
Adam Gehrke visits Olympia's Pawsific Northwest Cat Cafe, a space to enjoy coffee and spend time with adoptable cats and ktitens from local rescues.
Search warrant leads to rescue of over 40 dogs and puppies from alleged dog fighting operation
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
Over 40 dogs and puppies were rescued Tuesday from an alleged dog fighting operation in Berkeley County, South Carolina.
WA dog attack leaves corgis seriously injured, family 'devastated'
A Washington family is seeking the community's help after their dogs, two corgis named Charlee and Piper, were left dealing with serious injuries following a vicious attack by two Staffordshire dogs.
A Washington family is seeking the community's help after their dogs, two corgis named Charlee and Piper, were left dealing with serious injuries following a vicious attack by two Staffordshire dogs.