40 years later, Lopez Island haunted by WA's first ‘no-body’ murder conviction
This October marks 40 years since what is believed to be Washington State’s first murder conviction without a body. Decades later, the Neslund case remains a topic of conversation on the islands.
2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes in Canada near WA's San Juan Islands
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck in Canada near Washington's San Juan Islands Tuesday morning.
Nationally recognized Orcas Island Film Festival happens this weekend
The nationally recognized Orcas Island Film Festival is kicking off its 12th year of movie magic this weekend.
Multiple reported cougar sightings in San Juan County, WA
The reported sightings were on Monday and Tuesday near the Roche Harbor area.
WA pilot program offers free walk-on ferry rides to San Juan Islands
A new, fare-free way to travel to the San Juan Islands is now available for the next several weeks.
WA researchers awaiting test results for mysterious deaths of beavers along Salish Sea
It's currently unclear if the creatures died from toxins, disease, human influence, or climate-related stress.
M4.5 quake shakes near Friday Harbor
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network Director Harold Tobin is on Good Day Seattle discussing Monday's 4.5 magnitude earthquake near Friday Harbor.
4.5 magnitude earthquake hits near Friday Harbor, WA
Did you feel it? A reported 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Friday Harbor on Monday morning.
1 dead, 1 saved as US Coast Guard makes dramatic nighttime rescue in WA
At the time, seas were 4-6 feet high and winds were gusting between 25 and 30 mph. National Weather Service data showed temperatures around 30 degrees with snowy conditions for much of the evening.
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.
4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Victoria, British Columbia
Did you feel it? The quake was felt as far away as Seattle.
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.
Inslee to provide $1.5M to restore WA ferry service in the San Juan Islands
The emergency funding will help sustain supplemental ferry services through spring 2025.
WA researchers observe new orca calf in Strait of Georgia
Center for Whale Research team members were observing orcas in the Strait of Georgia when they spotted the new calf.
San Juan County Sheriff outraged over ferry captain comment
‘If I’m not working, the ferry is not running here’: The San Juan County sheriff is calling a comment made by a Washington State Ferries captain “inappropriate."
Orca nearly struck by boat, Puget Sound boater fined
A Bellingham boater was caught on camera driving through a pod of killer whales, and nearly striking an orca within moments of it leaping out of the water.