Orcas

And baby makes 75: newborn orca boosts endangered whale population

Whale researchers spotted a baby orca swimming energetically with its mother west of San Juan Island on Friday.

Electric ferries are cleaner and quieter. But for orcas, that might not be enough

Gov. Jay Inslee wants the state legislature to pay for two new electric ferries this year and to convert two others.

Another 'peanut head' as endangered orca loses fat around blowhole

Sea lion shootings: Federal crime or legal response to annoying animal?

“Every dead animal really has a story to tell us," she said, standing over the 800-pound carcass.

Fraser River chinook salmon are in big trouble. That's bad news for orcas

Scientists recommend that Fraser River chinook salmon should be listed for protection as an endangered species.

Washington tribes oppose Canadian pipeline and more oil tankers in Salish Sea

“One of the many reasons our southern resident killer whales are about ready to go extinct.”

Task force urges help for salmon, ban on watching endangered orcas

Governor Jay Inslee’s task force on orcas says boosting the whales' salmon diet and giving them quiet, clean waters can save the southern resident killer whales from extinction.