Today, there are only 73 southern resident orcas left, fewer than when they were listed for protection, and their risk of extinction is accelerating.

The pod of killer whales that showed up Thursday, Jan. 30, have only been documented less than 10 times since 1993.

SEATTLE— Washington’s Fish and Wildlife ... no-go zone off the west side of San Juan Island, restricting all commercial whale-watching vessel traffic in that important foraging area. “People love ...

Unlike Biggs orcas that prey primarily on pinnipeds ... of other grant programs — not the least of which being the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program — the state has been spending ...

The Orcas Island Vikings’ soccer team is atop the Washington high school soccer ... OIHS’ second season loss came in November when they fell to Lopez in the District Championship.

How big they are: Up to 32 feet (9.8 meters) long How long they live: Up to 100 years, but usually around 25 to 50 years What they eat: Fish, seals, seabirds, squid, sharks, and even whales Orcas ...

“More than two decades ago, the EPA and the state of Washington set limits on cyanide above what our precious salmon and orcas need to have any chance at survival,” said Ryan Shannon, a staff attorney ...