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WA Fish and Wildlife saga deepens with claims of collusion

Two members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission are pushing back on newly surfaced allegations that they shunned government transparency laws and appeared to have colluded with the...

Probe of WA Fish and Wildlife Commission to stretch into 2026

In early August, the leader of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife had become so concerned with alleged behaviors of the citizen panel that he answers to that he...

PAWS issues warning regarding glue traps

Lynnwood-based animal welfare organization PAWS is asking for the public’s help in preventing unnecessary suffering and injury to wildlife through the use of glue traps. The year 2025 has been...

Celebrate the magic of Vaux’s Swifts at Swifts Night Out in Monroe Sept. 6

The Pilchuck Audubon Society invites the community to experience a spectacular natural phenomenon during Swifts Night Out, happening at the iconic Frank Wagner Elementary School chimney. Each fall, thousands of...

Ferguson orders investigation into conduct of WA Fish and Wildlife Commission members

Gov. Bob Ferguson has authorized an investigation into the conduct of members of the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission after recently revealed public records raised questions about their...

First complete survey of native WA bees finds new species

After one year, Washington's first comprehensive bee survey has documented 15 species that have never been collected in the state before. The project is cataloguing native bees, which includes nearly...

Plans to shoot thousands of barred owls in doubt after feds cancel grants

A controversial plan to kill up to half a million invasive barred owls to protect endangered spotted owls is in jeopardy after the Trump administration terminated three critical grants...

‘Pigeons Are Not Pesty’ lecture from bird expert at Lynnwood Library July 10

Connie Sidles is on a mission: to dispel misinformation and negative perceptions about pigeons.  The Seattle-based master birder, educator and author will give a free multimedia presentation, “Pigeons Are Not...

Celebrating winged creatures at 2025 Puget Sound Bird Fest 

Hundreds of bird and nature lovers of all ages flocked to the 21st annual Puget Sound Bird Fest at Edmonds’ Frances Anderson Center Saturday to enjoy guided bird walks,...

Sen. Liias bill banning certain animals from traveling acts signed into law

Legislation banning the use of some animals in traveling acts was signed into law Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), prohibits traveling acts like circuses from using...

2025 Puget Sound Bird Fest returns May 31

Mark your calendars for the 21st annual Puget Sound Bird Fest taking place May 31 and June 1 in Edmonds. This annual event invites nature lovers of all ages...

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 14-17

Share in the joy of birds during the 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), taking place Feb. 14-17. Bird and nature lovers everywhere unite in the effort to...

‘White Birds of Winter’ presentation at Northwest Stream Center Feb. 6

Thousands of trumpeter and tundra swans and snow geese have flown from the far north to Washington state and further south. Northwest Swan Conservation Association Founder and Executive Director...

WA bill would ban use of traveling circus animals

Washington lawmakers are looking to pass a bill that would prohibit using big cats, bears and other wild animals in traveling circus acts in the state. Senate Bill 5065 would...

Should Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Commission be dissolved?

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is under scrutiny after a report last month found the organization’s structure was “dysfunctional” and needed reforms. The report by the William D. Ruckelshaus...

Annual Christmas Bird Count continues Saturday, Dec. 28

Organized for 125 years by the National Audubon Society. the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) continues this Saturday, Dec. 28. Birders and nature enthusiasts in Snohomish County will join...

Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in Washington have been eradicated, officials say

The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three years without confirmed detections, state and federal officials said Wednesday. “It is...

Reminder: Help count birds for science during Audubon’s 125th annual Christmas Bird Count

For the 125th year, the National Audubon Society is organizing the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). On Dec. 14 and Dec. 28, birders and nature enthusiasts in Snohomish...

Spruce Elementary students raise $5k for PAWS Wildlife Center through read-a-thon

Spruce Elementary students embraced the joy of reading and giving back during their fifth annual "Books for Bears" read-a-thon Nov. 25-26. The event at the Lynnwood school raised $5,000 for...

UW Bothell Crow Watch event rescheduled for Dec. 11

The Sustainability offices of UW Bothell and Cascadia College has rescheduled its evening of crow education, birdwatching and discussions with avian experts to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11....