Endangered Species

Environment

These Northwest snails might need stronger protection than just their tiny shells

Environmentalists are urging federal officials to save a pair of Northwest species that you’ve probably never heard of.

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Warm-water turtle rescued from Salish Sea after fishermen find her stunned by cold

A loggerhead sea turtle, usually found in warmer waters farther south, was rescued from the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

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Endangered baby orca J60 missing, presumed dead

The baby orca known as J60 is missing and presumed dead, according to the Center for Whale Research.

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It's getting quieter in Puget Sound and easier for orcas to find dinner

Orca conservation groups are thanking commercial ships and other big vessels for slowing down around endangered southern resident killer whales.

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Okanagan River salmon eyed for endangered-species protection

A fisheries agency is asking for public input on whether to list a salmon from the Columbia River Basin as an endangered species.

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The North Cascades Highway goes wild for the winter

A rare, yet annual, event took place Thursday night in Washington’s North Cascades. A roadless area roughly doubled in size.

Western gray squirrels now considered ‘endangered’ in Washington

It’s hard to know exactly how many Western gray squirrels are in Washington – but the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife says it’s safe to say there aren’t many. Most are isolated in Okanogan and Klickitat counties and in the South Sound area.