Second new orca baby spotted with J-Pod in less than a month

Second new orca baby spotted with J-Pod in less than a month

For the second time this month, a new southern resident orca calf has been spotted with the J-Pod in the Salish Sea.

For the second time this month, a new southern resident orca calf has been spotted with the J-Pod in the Salish Sea.

It's a boy! Newest southern resident orca calf is a 'feisty' one

It's a boy! Newest southern resident orca calf is a 'feisty' one

It's a boy! The newest member of the southern resident orcas' J-pod is a "feisty" one, whale watchers and researchers say. 

It's a boy! The newest member of the southern resident orcas' J-pod is a "feisty" one, whale watchers and researchers say. 

WSU researchers say invasive Asian giant hornets could spread along the West Coast

WSU researchers say invasive Asian giant hornets could spread along the West Coast

Researchers have predicted that the Asian giant hornet, an invasive newcomer to the Pacific Northwest popularly dubbed the "murder hornet," will spread down much of the U.S. West Coast if it gains a foothold in Washington. 

Researchers have predicted that the Asian giant hornet, an invasive newcomer to the Pacific Northwest popularly dubbed the "murder hornet," will spread down much of the U.S. West Coast if it gains a foothold in Washington. 

Southern resident orca Tahlequah gives birth to new calf

Southern resident orca Tahlequah gives birth to new calf

A bittersweet addition for the southern resident orca as J35, Tahlequah gives birth to new calf, J57. The orcas were spotted just off of the San Juan Islands this weekend, not far from their pod.

A bittersweet addition for the southern resident orca as J35, Tahlequah gives birth to new calf, J57. The orcas were spotted just off of the San Juan Islands this weekend, not far from their pod.

Agriculture officials report two Asian giant hornet sightings, one captured in Whatcom County

Agriculture officials report two Asian giant hornet sightings, one captured in Whatcom County

One dead Asian giant hornet has been captured in a trap near Birch Bay, and another was spotted by local diners at a nearby restaurant, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

One dead Asian giant hornet has been captured in a trap near Birch Bay, and another was spotted by local diners at a nearby restaurant, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Washington state traps first 'invasive' Asian giant hornet

Washington state traps first 'invasive' Asian giant hornet

The Asian giant hornet is the world’s largest hornet and a predator of honey bees and other insects. A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours.

The Asian giant hornet is the world’s largest hornet and a predator of honey bees and other insects. A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours.

Washington governor slams military testing impact on orcas

Washington governor slams military testing impact on orcas

The planned military exercises include testing torpedoes, firing projectiles at seven times the speed of sound, piloting mine-detecting undersea drones, deploying underwater sonar and exploding bombs up to 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms) in waters from northern California to Alaska.

The planned military exercises include testing torpedoes, firing projectiles at seven times the speed of sound, piloting mine-detecting undersea drones, deploying underwater sonar and exploding bombs up to 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms) in waters from northern California to Alaska.

Aerial photos show 'a number' of pregnant southern resident orcas, researchers say

Aerial photos show 'a number' of pregnant southern resident orcas, researchers say

This year, the typically frequent visits from the southern resident orca pods have been scarce in the Puget Sound, leading some researchers to reach the tragic conclusion that our southern resident orcas are residents no more. 

This year, the typically frequent visits from the southern resident orca pods have been scarce in the Puget Sound, leading some researchers to reach the tragic conclusion that our southern resident orcas are residents no more. 

Chinook salmon decimated, southern resident orcas are residents no more

Chinook salmon decimated, southern resident orcas are residents no more

Summer is synonymous with seeing whales in the Pacific Northwest, but visits from the locally-beloved southern resident orcas are becoming few and far between. Experts say the dramatic absence is likely directly tied to tanking salmon returns in the Fraser River, which were historically abundant. 

Summer is synonymous with seeing whales in the Pacific Northwest, but visits from the locally-beloved southern resident orcas are becoming few and far between. Experts say the dramatic absence is likely directly tied to tanking salmon returns in the Fraser River, which were historically abundant. 

Washington state begins trapping for Asian giant hornets

Washington state begins trapping for Asian giant hornets

The state traps are being placed around Blaine, Custer and Bellingham, the only places in the U.S. that the giant hornet has ever been found.

The state traps are being placed around Blaine, Custer and Bellingham, the only places in the U.S. that the giant hornet has ever been found.

State commission rejects petition to limit killing of wolves

State commission rejects petition to limit killing of wolves

A petition that called for new rules to limit when the state can kill endangered wolves that prey on livestock was rejected Friday by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

A petition that called for new rules to limit when the state can kill endangered wolves that prey on livestock was rejected Friday by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Another dead Asian giant hornet found in Whatcom County

Another dead Asian giant hornet found in Whatcom County

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- An Asian giant hornet found on a Bellingham porch is the second confirmed sighting in Washington state this year.A resident found it this week, took a photo and properly reported the honeybee killer to the state Department of Agriculture.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- An Asian giant hornet found on a Bellingham porch is the second confirmed sighting in Washington state this year.A resident found it this week, took a photo and properly reported the honeybee killer to the state Department of Agriculture.

Extremely rare fish with gigantic eyes washes ashore near Port Angeles

Extremely rare fish with gigantic eyes washes ashore near Port Angeles

During the lowest tide of the year, a paddleboarder made a rare discovery in Salt Creek, west of Port Angeles on Sunday."A gentleman on his paddleboard flags us down and goes, 'Hey, are you guys biologists?

During the lowest tide of the year, a paddleboarder made a rare discovery in Salt Creek, west of Port Angeles on Sunday."A gentleman on his paddleboard flags us down and goes, 'Hey, are you guys biologists?