Possible Northern Giant Hornet sighting in WA
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Scientists are investigating after a possible sighting of a Northern Giant Hornet near Port Orchard.

Possible Northern Giant Hornet spotted near Port Orchard

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is investigating a report of a possible Northern Giant Hornet that was found in the Burley area of Port Orchard.

Fat Bear Week 2024: Grazer takes the crown after confronting her cub’s killer

In an emotional turn of events, Grazer won the 2024 Fat Bear Week contest, defeating Chunk, the bear that killed her cub earlier this summer. Fans from around the world cast over 40,000 votes in this Alaskan wildlife competition.

Contagious, deadly rabbit disease detected in WA

The Washington state veterinarian's office has confirmed the presence of a lethal rabbit virus, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV2).

New census shows drop in WA's Southern Resident Killer Whale population

Northwestern Washington's beloved Southern Resident Killer Whale population has dropped. Researchers say the drop is unfortunately what they have come to expect in recent years.

Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam

Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.

Scuba divers have 'once-in-a-lifetime' close encounter with great white shark near Catalina

Scuba divers near Catalina had a rare and thrilling encounter with a 15-foot Great White Shark, capturing the moment on video as the shark calmly circled them before swimming away.

Drone video shows newest member of endangered Southern Resident orca

The newest member of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales was captured in new drone footage collected through a joint research project involving the SeaDoc Society, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and NOAA Fisheries.

New drone images of L-Pod calf
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New video from researchers show the newest endangered Southern Resident orca.

WA hiker injured in bear attack at Glacier National Park

The 35-year-old man from Washington state sustained non-life-threatening injuries after he was bitten below the knee.

WA hiker bitten by grizzly in Montana
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A Washington man was bitten and attacked by a grizzly bear in Glacier National Park in Montana.

Crews rescue ‘badly’ burned bear from Nevada wildfire

As crew members continued to battle the Davis Fire in Western Nevada, they rescued a bear found with severe burns.

WSU pathologists confirm case of plague in blind Idaho deer

An emaciated, blind mule deer found in Idaho earlier this year has been confirmed to have a rare case of plague, said scientists from Washington State University.