Environment Role reversal: Avian flu makes birds a menace to cats Scientists and volunteers with the Olympic Cougar Project said they have the opportunity now to study bird flu in wild animals – to hopefully prevent it from spreading to people. John Ryan Casey Martin
Animals L.A. pets land in Seattle to make room at animal shelters during fires Nearly 40 dogs and about 20 cats touched down in a private plane on Sunday in Seattle from fire-ravaged Los Angeles. The animals are here to make space at shelters in L.A. overcrowded with pets waiting to be reunited with their owners. Casey Martin
Environment Whale, ship collisions around the globe could be helped by slower speeds, study shows Giant ships that transport everything from coffee cups to clothes across the ocean are often so large they can’t tell when they collide with a whale. Now, research out of the Northwest could help these massive vessels avoid collisions with whales around the world. Courtney Flatt/NWPB
Animals Seattle Humane is taking in pets from California. Here's how you can help Dozens of pets from California will be in need of homes here in Seattle next week. Katie Campbell Casey Martin
Health Bird flu continues to spread in Washington state. What to know about the virus Health officials continue to monitor the spread of bird flu in Washington state, where notable cases emerged over 2024. Diana Opong Hans Anderson Dyer Oxley
Arts & Life Doggie doo-doos and don'ts. Best etiquette for dog decorum, according to experts There are now more dogs than children in Seattle, and with all those canines sharing space, things can get tense. Soundside spoke with two dog behavior experts about how we can co-exist a little better in this increasingly dog-centric city. Libby Denkmann Hans Anderson
Environment River otter drags child off dock, under water in Bremerton A river otter pulled a small child off a dock and dragged it underwater at the Bremerton Marina Thursday morning. John Ryan
Animals Baby gorilla to move to surrogate mother after maternal bonding fails at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo In what seems to be a trend, the new baby gorilla at the Woodland Park Zoo has not bonded with his mother and is being moved to a surrogate mom at another zoo. Stephen Howie
Animals Point Defiance Zoo mourns loss of beloved elephant Suki Suki, a former circus elephant and resident of Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, has died after nearly 28 years at the facility. Diana Opong
