Conservation groups offer $15K reward for info on wolf death
A coalition of conservation groups is offering a $15,000 reward for information on the poaching of the breeding female of the Wedge wolf pack in northeastern Washington state.
Pets and Animals
Video shows lots of activity on I-90 animal crossings
A video posted on the Snoqualmie Pass twitter page shows all of the recent activity on the I-90 animal crossings.
Idaho camper shoots family dog, mistaking it for wolf
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A family dog is recovering after she was shot twice last weekend by a camper in Idaho who mistook the pet for a wolf, a family said. She is actually an Alaskan malamute. Rob Kolb and…
Kootenai Humane Society 'overwhelmed' with requests to adopt rescued animals
The Kootenai Humane Society said they are overwhelmed with adoption requests for the dogs and cats rescued from a hoarding situation earlier this week.
Washington resident finds first Asian giant hornet of 2021 in Snohomish Co.
SNOHOMISH CO., Wash. -- A Washington resident was the first this year to find an Asian giant hornet, the Washington State Department of Agriculture said Wednesday. According to the WSDA, the resident found the dead hornet near Marysville in Snohomish…
Breeding female wolf illegally shot and killed in Stevens County
A breeding female wolf was illegally shot and killed in Stevens County at the end of May, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed.
Deer foaming at the mouth, dropping dead in San Juan Islands
SEATTLE (AP) — Wildlife officials in Washington state have confirmed wild deer are suffering from an animal disease on the San Juan Islands after several residents reported dozens of strange deer deaths over the past few weeks. Dr. Kristin Mansfield,…
Pekingese named Wasabi is top dog at Westminster
A Pekingese named Wasabi won best in show Sunday at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, the nation's most prestigious canine event.
Glenrose bison escape enclosure for third time in past year
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Glenrose bison escaped their enclosure once again Friday morning. It was the third time in the past year the large animals were found roaming the streets of the South Hill. The two adult bison, Baxter and…
Feds plan to curtail West Coast salmon fishing to help orcas
SEATTLE (AP) — Federal officials are planning to curtail nontribal salmon fishing along the West Coast in especially bad years to help the Northwest’s endangered killer whales. NOAA Fisheries is taking public comment on the plan, which calls for restricting commercial and…
Dog thrown from Rathdrum car crash found safe, reunited with family
A dog thrown from a car during a collision on the Rathdrum Prairie this weekend has been found safe.
KHS Pet of the Week: Meet Teddy
KOOTENAI CO., Idaho -- In this week's Pet of the Week, the Kootenai Humane Society introduces you to Teddy, who is hoping to join a loving family. Teddy…
Transportation crews to set Asian giant hornet traps across Washington
SEATTLE (AP) — Transportation and agriculture crews plan to set traps in July along state highways to try to catch Asian giant hornets. The Washington Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it will partner with other agencies to set at…
Officials: Bald eagles kill 54 sheep at farm in Idaho
MURTAUGH, Idaho (AP) — A farmer in Idaho has said he lost about $7,500 in revenue from 54 lambs killed by nearby bald eagles. Rocky Matthews started finding dead lambs in April on his farm near Murtaugh Lake, and initially…
Bear spotted on Mohawk Drive in Spokane Valley
A bear has been spotted on Mohawk Drive in Spokane Valley.
Tips to keep pets safe during this week's heatwave
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Spokane is heading into a bit of a heatwave and if you think it’s hard on you, it is just as rough on your pets. There are several steps you can take to make sure your furry…
A ranking of the 63 smartest dog breeds
Dog owners passionately defend their dog breed of choice, but is your precious poodle really smarter than a Labrador retriever?
'I burst into tears': Missing dog travels 70 km across Nunavut tundra to reunite with family
Click here for updates on this story SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (CTV Network) -- A 70-kilometre trek through Nunavut’s icy tundra couldn’t stop Pepper from finding her family. In late April, Donna Adams and her family decided to snowmobile to Whale Cove,…
New wolf killing laws trigger push to revive US protections
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates pressed the Biden administration on Wednesday to revive federal protections for gray wolves across the Northern Rockies after Republican lawmakers in Idaho and Montana made it much easier to kill the predators. The Center…
How birds in the Pacific Northwest experienced the pandemic
A community science effort asked hundreds of Northwest residents to keep tabs on birds, and they learned a lot about themselves in the process.
Cougar breaks into Ephrata home before being tranquilized
Ephrata homeowners got a bit of a surprise when a cougar came wandering through their neighborhood.
Taking Your Pup For A Hike? Here Are Some Must Haves Before You Head Out
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In the dog house: Which abode is right for your pup?
Dog houses are a fun way to customize a spot for your furry friend in the backyard. Here's how to choose which type is right for you and your pet.
Almost half a million trout to be released into Lake Roosevelt
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Hundreds of thousands of rainbow trout will be released into Lake Roosevelt over the next two weeks as part of a funded program by the Bonneville Power Administration. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the…
