'It feels like I lost a family member'; Endangered orca population drops from 74 to 73 in annual census
The annual census undertaken by The Center for Whale Research shows that yet another Southern Resident killer whale is now considered dead.
An oil spill comes to an end, is San Juan ready for the big one?
An oil spill off the west coast of San Juan island caused a lot of concern, but experts wonder whether the Salish Sea is ready for a big spill as traffic increases.
Weeks after oil spill, Coast Guard aims to bring boat back to surface
Several weeks after a fishing vessel sank near San Juan Island, causing panic for the well-being of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales, the Coast Guard is preparing to bring the vessel to the surface.
Divers hope to wrap up work, raise sunken fishing vessel near San Juan Island soon
Divers are back in the water near San Juan Island two weeks after a ship sank, putting wildlife at-risk due to an oil spill.
Day 6 of San Juan oil spill brings new troubles
Already six days into an oil spill clean-up, difficult conditions are slowing attempts to plug a leaking fishing vessel off the coast of San Juan Island.
Oil spill clean-up hits new snag, as biologists raise killer whales concerns
An oil spill that began on Saturday reached a new phase on Monday, and divers were able to begin a plan to plug and recover any remaining oil that went down with the Aleutian Isle, a 49-foot vessel that sank off the west side of San Juan Island.
Clean up efforts continue after diesel, oil spill near San Juan Island; scientists concerned about orcas
It’s been nearly 36 hours since a fishing vessel sank off the west side of San Juan Island, and the fallout is still causing some concern.
Scientists concerned about orcas after diesel, oil spill near San Juan Island
A fishing vessel sank off the west side of San Juan Island, which has locals on the island concerned.
2 rescued from sinking boat by WA State Ferries crew members
Washington State Ferries crew members rescued two people from a sinking boat Wednesday morning.
Unsafe levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison detected in Orcas Island shellfish
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is urging people to avoid eating oysters and clams harvested from Buck Bay on Orcas Island in San Juan County, following the detection of high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) in the shellfish.
Rescue team saves Steller sea lion with plastic strap around its neck
A rescue team of 12 professionals removed a plastic packing strip caught around the neck of a sea lion off the coast of a small island in San Juan County on Wednesday.
Researchers find cautious optimism with recent visits by Southern Resident orcas
From first light until long after sundown, Monika Wieland Shields was busy at work spotting Southern Resident Killer whales in late May.
COVID-19 infections surging in some Washington counties
Clallam and San Juan counties have been rated 'high risk' for contracting COVID-19 by the CDC. King, Snohomish and Jefferson counties have moved into the 'medium risk' category.
Friday Harbor arson suspect faces federal charges
Prosecutors dropped charges against the man suspected of starting a fire that ripped through historic downtown Friday Harbor, which were picked up by the Western Washington U.S. Attorney's office.
Friday Harbor arson suspect has criminal record, crashed car into home while DUI
New details are emerging about the criminal history of the man accused of intentionally burning down several businesses in Friday Harbor, just over a week ago.
Friday Harbor community 'relieved' following arson arrest
People in Friday Harbor said they are relieved that an arrest was made for the fire that destroyed three historic buildings and several businesses just over a week ago.
Authorities arrest suspect in downtown Friday Harbor arson case
The suspect accused of intentionally starting the fire that tore through historic downtown Friday Harbor last week was arrested Saturday, according to the San Juan County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO).
Officials: Fire that tore through historic downtown Friday Harbor was intentionally set
Investigators say a large fire that ripped through historic downtown Friday Harbor last week was intentionally set.