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An annual bird invasion
Each spring presents an opportunity to see tens of thousands of shorebirds pass through Grays Harbor
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Research informs the future of eelgrass restoration in Washington
Beneath the coastal waters of Washington state, if you look in the right spots you’ll find green, grassy…
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Washington salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2025-2026
Anglers in Washington can expect similar salmon fishing opportunities in 2025-2026 compared to last season, which also includes…
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Aspiring fishermen angle for expertise at Washington Sea Grant course
A Washington Sea Grant initiative convened 25 aspiring and early-career commercial fishermen for a two-day “Skills &Drills” workshop…
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Wildfire protection plan hammers on managing fuels
The draft of the Pacific County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) was presented by the Pacific County Emergency…
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More cuts coming to NOAA and its Olympic Coast sanctuary
More federal jobs and buildings are on the chopping block in the Pacific Northwest.
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Major milestone for fish passage project along coast
A project to remove barriers to fish under U.S. Highway 101 and state Route 109 on the Olympic…
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Northwest’s water outlook gets murky with federal cuts
Federal cutbacks are threatening the Pacific Northwest’s ability to manage its water supplies and keep people safe from…
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New bill aims to protect underwater bull kelp forests
The long golden-brown strands of bull kelp that wash up along Washington’s shores might seem like just beach…
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Baby killer whale with peachy coloring seen bonding with family
A peachy-colored baby killer whale was seen bonding and socializing with her family off Washington, drone footage shows.
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Federal hiring freeze, firings hindering endangered owl monitoring, protection
Regional monitoring for endangered owls, salmon and frogs is done by seasonal biologists who aren’t being hired now…
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This baby orca is healthy and it’s a girl
Baby orca J62 is a female, scientists have confirmed, and looking great so far in her first month…
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National Park Service firings hit Olympic National Park
About half a dozen employees at each of Washington’s three national parks are believed to have been laid…