Salmon

Tribal members gather to demand the federal government uphold treaty obligations, protect salmon

For Northwest tribes, removing the four lower Snake River dams means more than just saving salmon, more than just saving the orcas that rely on salmon for food. More than 15 tribes joined together this week in Tulalip, Wash., to demand the federal government uphold their treaty obligations.

Environment

The little Chinook that could: Salmon surviving seal-sized bite mesmerizes fish ladder visitors

At the Ballard Locks this weekend, there’s a strong Chinook salmon run passing through — one of the strongest runs in the last decade. The number of fish is impressive, but what really caught the attention of visitors on Friday was one grisly-looking salmon in particular.

Environment

Tribes call for national ban on salmon-killing chemical in car tires

Three Northwest tribes have petitioned the federal government to ban a salmon-killing chemical found in tires and urban streams worldwide.

Environment

Inner tubes are out with ban to save Nooksack River salmon

The Whatcom County Council has banned inner-tubing on the South Fork Nooksack River to protect endangered Chinook salmon there.