The lean profile of the whale known as K25 is yet another sign of trouble for the region’s endangered orcas. Since last November, three members of the long-endangered population have died, most recently an emaciated young female known as J50. Continue Read More
Officials in Canada and the U.S. are hatching a plan to temporarily capture and treat an emaciated orca. The young whale known as J-50 hasn't been spotted in nearly a week and could already be dead. Continue Reading Efforts Read More
A Canadian federal judge has halted construction of a pipeline that would have sent more oil tankers through Washington waters. Continue Reading Canadian Judge Halts Tar Sands Pipeline, Citing Impacts To Puget Sound OrcasRead More
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's orca task force met in Wenatchee this week to come up with a long-term plan to help the recovery of the orca population that spends much of its time in or around the Puget Sound. Continue Reading Can Washington Make A Plan To Save The Read More