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WA art exhibit underscores need for action to save orca
An art exhibit in Seattle is highlighting the dire situation for orca off the coast of Washington. The show, called SUPER POD: All Together features all the members of the endangered Southern Resident orca pods. Gabriel Newton, the artist behind the project, painted the whales in acrylic on 45 pieces...
Biden administration rejects top Inslee choice for Alaska fish commission, reappoints trawl ally
This story has been updated with additional information and to reflect the formal announcement of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council appointments. The Biden administration has rejected a nominee for a key Alaska fisheries management post who could have tipped decisions toward the interests of tribes and conservation groups and away from the priorities of the […]
Washington gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $4.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $4.10 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.70 on Jan. 2, 2023, and as high as $4.99...
Tricia Lubach named WSSDA executive director
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Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July. The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Wolves in the...
Umatilla County Fair highlights ‘Blue Ribbon Future’
HERMISTON — The Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade is rolling into 2024 with a new route on Saturday, Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m. It begins on West Highland Avenue near Hermiston High School but will head in the opposite direction than in past years — traveling along South Highway 395 to make the downtown loop on East Main and Northeast Third streets and Gladys Avenue before finally crossing the highway and ending at Ruty’s Restaurant, 130 W. Hermiston Ave.
Seahawks make shuffle at running back following injury
The Seattle Seahawks are on the practice field Wednesday, but not in pads after the first two days of full contact practice on Monday and Tuesday. While there are no pads, there is roster churn, as the team has been reported to make a move at the running back position following an injury to the recently signed Ricky Person Jr.
New 14th District map represents a new voice for Latino voters in primary election
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash.- The 2024 election season will have a new look to the 14th Legislative District. The newly drawn map runs from Glenwood to parts of Pasco, including the lower valley cities of Toppenish, Wapato and Sunnyside, while also incorporating parts of Yakima and Benton and Franklin Counties. The...
The Kitsap Sun's voter guide to Washington's August primary election
It's a presidential election year, but at least in August the focus for Kitsap and Washington voters is on local issues and candidates. The 2024 primary, for which registered voters have recently received their ballots, will include levy measures for six fire agencies, pick two contestants for a November Kitsap County commission matchup, and narrow the candidates in state legislative races, state offices from governor on down and for the Sixth District representative in Congress, where...
Arizona angler Conrad Demecs wins on the Columbia River
BOARDMAN, Ore. – Conrad Demecs of Phoenix, Ariz. brought a five-fish limit of 19.62 to the scales on Champion Sunday to claim his first win at the final regular season stop of the BAM Pro Tour at the Columbia River presented by the Boardman Chamber of Commerce / Boardman Parks and Recreation.