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Whale sightings spike in Washington’s waters

Whale sightings spike in Washington’s waters

Orcas

Whale sightings spike in Washington’s waters

Whale sightings have increased over the past few years, but close encounters between the mammals and Puget Sound boaters are causing concern for environmentalists.

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Orcas

Buoy to measure underwater noise to help protect orcas deployed in Puget Sound

The buoy was deployed in winter because orcas are often found in Puget Sound this time of year feeding on salmon.
Orcas

WATCH: Orcas out for a swim in Puget Sound Friday

KING 5's helicopter spotted orcas out for a morning swim in Puget Sound, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021.
Investigations

Seattle City Light creates $2.5 million fund to improve fish habitat on Skagit River

Seattle City Light has been criticized by Washington Tribal leaders and environmental advocates for not doing more to improve fish passage over its dams.

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Grandmother orca among two missing Southern Resident killer whales
Feds OK plan to cut salmon fishing along West Coast when needed for orcas
3 pregnant orcas among dwindling Southern Resident whale pod in Puget Sound
Southern Resident orcas spotted swimming in Puget Sound near Kingston
2-year-old J-pod orca calf thought to be sick appears 'energetic'
Conservation groups call for removal of lower Snake River Dams to save salmon, orca
Southern Resident orca near Washington state presumed dead
Endangered Southern Resident orcas get new protection from US government

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Politics

Gig Harbor city council votes to ban commercial fireworks starting in 2023

Residents may buy and light personal fireworks this Fourth of July holiday in Gig Harbor before the ban goes into effect.
Tacoma

Tacoma sees two mass shootings erupt in 24-hour span

Thirteen people were shot in two separate incidents Sunday.

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Locked On NHL

NHL Mock Draft: Shane Wright top pick to Canadiens in NHL lottery mock draft

We're just over a week away from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Check out the lottery selections from our Locked On partners.
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Mariners-Angels benches-clearing brawl leads to 12 suspensions

The benches-clearing incident from Sunday's game at Angel Stadium led to a dozen suspensions, with three of the Mariners' top hitters among those disciplined.