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.
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.
San Juan Island works to save one of the rarest butterflies in North America
The Island Marble Butterfly was thought to be extinct for almost 100 years, but in 1998 it was re-discovered during a prairie survey at American Camp in San Juan Island National Historical Park.
The Island Marble Butterfly was thought to be extinct for almost 100 years, but in 1998 it was re-discovered during a prairie survey at American Camp in San Juan Island National Historical Park.
San Juan Island works to save one of the rarest butterflies in North America
The Island Marble Butterfly was thought to be extinct for almost 100 years, but in 1998 it was re-discovered during a prairie survey at American Camp in San Juan Island National Historical Park.
The Island Marble Butterfly was thought to be extinct for almost 100 years, but in 1998 it was re-discovered during a prairie survey at American Camp in San Juan Island National Historical Park.
NTSB releases early report on WA plane crash that killed former astronaut
The NTSB released its preliminary report on the deadly plane crash near Orcas Island on June 7, which claimed the life of a former astronaut.
The NTSB released its preliminary report on the deadly plane crash near Orcas Island on June 7, which claimed the life of a former astronaut.
William Anders: The astronaut who captured the famous 'Earthrise' photo
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
Retired astronaut William Anders, who passed away in a plane crash on Friday, captured the iconic "Earthrise" photo during the Apollo 8 mission on December 24, 1968, providing a new perspective on Earth's beauty and fragility and becoming a symbol of the environmental movement.
King County, WA warns of poison hemlock
Poison hemlock is an invasive weed so toxic it can be deadly. The plant spreads rapidly and can be distinguished by flower clusters that look like little umbrellas.
Poison hemlock is an invasive weed so toxic it can be deadly. The plant spreads rapidly and can be distinguished by flower clusters that look like little umbrellas.
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders identified as pilot in WA plane crash
Retired American astronaut William Anders, who was a member of the Apollo 8 crew, has been identified as the pilot inside the plane that crashed in the waters off the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon. According to flight data and FAA records, FOX 13 Seattle has confirmed the plane that crashed was a vintage Air Force T-34 Mentor, which is owned by Anders, who is also a San Juan County resident. Several social media posts and messages from friends reported that Anders was at the controls when the plane crashed.
Retired American astronaut William Anders, who was a member of the Apollo 8 crew, has been identified as the pilot inside the plane that crashed in the waters off the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon. According to flight data and FAA records, FOX 13 Seattle has confirmed the plane that crashed was a vintage Air Force T-34 Mentor, which is owned by Anders, who is also a San Juan County resident. Several social media posts and messages from friends reported that Anders was at the controls when the plane crashed.
William Anders, Apollo 8 astronaut, killed in San Juan Islands plane crash
Retired American astronaut William Anders, who was a member of the Apollo 8 crew, was killed in a plane crash just off the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon.
Retired American astronaut William Anders, who was a member of the Apollo 8 crew, was killed in a plane crash just off the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon.
Video shows fiery small plane crash into WA waters near Orcas Island
A former astronaut who was part of the Apollo 8 crew reportedly died as he piloted a plane that crashed into Puget Sound near Orcas Island on Friday.
A former astronaut who was part of the Apollo 8 crew reportedly died as he piloted a plane that crashed into Puget Sound near Orcas Island on Friday.
Video shows fiery small plane crash into WA waters near Orcas Island
Crews responded to a plane crash in the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon. Officials with the United States Coast Guard Pacific Northwest said the crash happened near Orcas Island before 11:45 a.m.
Crews responded to a plane crash in the San Juan Islands on Friday afternoon. Officials with the United States Coast Guard Pacific Northwest said the crash happened near Orcas Island before 11:45 a.m.
Spotted in Salish Sea: First humpback mother, calf sighting of 2024
The first humpback mother and its calf sighting of the year happened this month in the Salish Sea.
The first humpback mother and its calf sighting of the year happened this month in the Salish Sea.
'Hope in the nose of a dog': WA nonprofit trains dogs to detect Parkinson's disease
Through the power of dogs, a nonprofit on the San Juan Islands hopes to help medical students inch closer towards finding a cure for Parkinson's.
Through the power of dogs, a nonprofit on the San Juan Islands hopes to help medical students inch closer towards finding a cure for Parkinson's.
Invasive fish species discovered on San Juan Island
A new invasive aquatic species is now threatening Washington's waters, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced Sunday.
A new invasive aquatic species is now threatening Washington's waters, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced Sunday.
Overwhelmed with Amazon packages, San Juans post office sets up tents outside
Photos obtained by FOX 13 provide a glimpse of the Christmastime chaos ensuing in the San Juan Islands. They show Amazon packages piling up at the Friday Harbor post office.
Photos obtained by FOX 13 provide a glimpse of the Christmastime chaos ensuing in the San Juan Islands. They show Amazon packages piling up at the Friday Harbor post office.
Residents of the San Juan Islands accuse Amazon of overwhelming post offices
San Juan County appears caught in the middle of a blame game featuring two shipping giants: UPS and Amazon. Customers from Friday Harbor to Lopez Village are complaining that mail has been severely delayed as local post offices are overwhelmed.
San Juan County appears caught in the middle of a blame game featuring two shipping giants: UPS and Amazon. Customers from Friday Harbor to Lopez Village are complaining that mail has been severely delayed as local post offices are overwhelmed.
San Juan Island interisland ferry route back in service
The San Juan Island interisland route is back in service a day after a ferry was pulled for damage sustained when running aground.
The San Juan Island interisland route is back in service a day after a ferry was pulled for damage sustained when running aground.
Southern Resident Killer Whale research shows unique bond between mothers, sons
Researchers have found that female orcas protect their sons -- but not their daughters -- in their later years. What the findings tell scientists studying the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
Researchers have found that female orcas protect their sons -- but not their daughters -- in their later years. What the findings tell scientists studying the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
VIDEO: Coast Guard rescue 3 from trapped ship near Lopez Island
Video from the U.S. Coast Guard shows rescuers saving three people from a vessel off of Lopez Island, Washington.
Video from the U.S. Coast Guard shows rescuers saving three people from a vessel off of Lopez Island, Washington.
Not one, but two orca calves return with endangered Southern Residents
A second baby orca has been spotted with L pod, a significant discovery as the endangered Southern Resident killer whales have struggled with new births for several years.
A second baby orca has been spotted with L pod, a significant discovery as the endangered Southern Resident killer whales have struggled with new births for several years.
WA State Ferries charts new course amid aging fleet, staffing shortages, pandemic woes
Following its start-of-summer meltdown in service, Washington State Ferries is looking to chart a new course, as their fleet ages and crew members become harder to find.
Following its start-of-summer meltdown in service, Washington State Ferries is looking to chart a new course, as their fleet ages and crew members become harder to find.