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Environment reporter Lynda Mapes dove into Seattle’s Elliott Bay, and found some big changes

It's peak tourism season in downtown Seattle. Residents and visitors have been celebrating the $800 million dollar makeover of the waterfront. Is the same true for residents and visitors under the surface of Elliott Bay? To consider that question, KUOW’s Kim Malcolm reached out this week to environment reporter Lynda Mapes. The two took a shallow dive into Mapes’ most recent piece for the Seattle Times, "The vibrant world under Seattle’s new waterfront."
- Kim Malcolm
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The case of the missing hooligans: a Cowlitz River mystery

Thousands of northwesterners were disappointed when they failed to meet up with some hooligans in March. These hooligans don’t make much trouble, except when they fail to show up.
- John Ryan
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2 Bellevue coyotes killed by state after nipping children

State wildlife officials say Bellevue's Factoria neighborhood is safe once again after some close calls with coyotes.
- Casey Martin
Cleanup at Seattle's Green Lake targets abandoned fishing lines that can ensnare wildlife

Abandoned fishing lines are the focus of a volunteer cleanup effort at Seattle’s Green Lake this weekend. The stray lines are blamed for killing two owls along the water’s edge in recent years.
- Amy Radil
Southern Resident orcas have been seen wearing salmon ‘hats.’ But it's not all fun and games

Deborah Giles told KUOW’s Kim Malcolm that while this "salmon hat" phenomenon is certainly noteworthy, it's likely not a hopeful sign of long-term recovery.
- Kim Malcolm
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Jurassic shark: Scientists find ancient species in Puget Sound

Scientists have documented two species of shark in Puget Sound for the first time. The discoveries began when a fisherman posted a selfie with a shark he caught.
- John Ryan
Claws for concern: The green crab epidemic threatening Washington clams

Scientists are diving deep into the mysteries of Washington’s coastal ecosystems, focusing on the invasive European green crabs. Their research aims to uncover how these crabs are affecting local habitats and contributing to the decline in Manila clam harvests.
- Diana Opong
Fire strikes Ilwaco fishing community at mouth of Columbia River
- KUOW Staff
Northwest pond turtles to get federal protection as they near extinction

Federal officials say pond turtles are nearing extinction from Washington state to Mexico.
- John Ryan
10 orcas killed in Bering Sea, prompting calls for fishing reforms

Federal officials are looking into the deaths of nine orcas hauled up by Bering Sea trawlers since May, while conservation groups say more needs to be done to prevent such deaths.
- Hope McKenney / KUCB

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