After nearly three decades as a Seattle Times reporter, Lynda V. Mapes shares highlights from her coverage of the environment ...

Catch the ferry to Washington's San Juan Islands, where kayaking and bicyclingare more common than driving and scenic wonders ...

From the Southern Resident killer whales to harbor seals and sea lions, these animals reflect the health of the Puget Sound and the broader Pacific coast. Yet, they face mounting threats; from climate ...

Orcas are an apex predator. They hunt in packs, using their wits to outsmart their prey and their speed and strength to ...

Amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard, who found the partial skull, says he will celebrate with a whale-themed party, marking ...

The winner comes after five weks, 500,000 votes, and a semifinal win against B.C.'s official tree, a quarterfinal win against the official mammal, and a round of 16 victory over the official bird.