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A new female orca calf, designated J61, has been confirmed as the offspring of Tahlequah, a J pod orca known for carrying her dead calf for 1,000 miles in 2018. Observations by the Center for Whale Research in Puget Sound highlight concerns for the calf's health amid high mortality rates faced by young orcas. The endangered Southern Resident killer whale population relies heavily on access to salmon for survival.
Morasch Meats has issued a recall for its Northwest Naturals cat food due to contamination with the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), linked to the death of a cat in Oregon. The Washington State Department of Agriculture advises customers to discard the affected product and seek a full refund while taking precautions to prevent the spread of bird flu.
A new homeless service center, the Stability Through Access and Resources (STAR) Center, is set to open in early 2025 at a vacant building on 3rd Avenue in downtown Seattle. Operated by the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), the facility will primarily serve homeless adults facing mental health and substance use disorders, providing a pathway off the streets and into care.
A new orca calf, J61, has been born to Tahlequah, the orca famous for carrying her deceased calf for 1,000 miles in 2018. The Center for Whale Research is monitoring J61's health, as the Southern Resident killer whale population, which is endangered, faces high mortality rates among young orcas.
A new homeless service center, the Stability Through Access and Resources (STAR) Center, is set to open at 619 Third Avenue in downtown Seattle. Operated by the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), the facility will focus on mental health and substance abuse issues, accommodating up to 85 individuals and providing pathways out of homelessness. This initiative is part of Seattle's broader strategy to address homelessness and enhance public safety.
A Puyallup woman, Sharie Atkins, has been ordered to undergo 90 days of mental health treatment after attempting to kidnap a child from Good Samaritan Hospital. This incident, which occurred on December 9, underscores Atkins' struggles with mental health issues, including schizophrenia and substance abuse.
A judge has ordered Sharie Atkins to undergo 90 days of mental health treatment after her arrest for attempting to kidnap a child from Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington. This case raises important concerns about mental health treatment and public safety.
A 48-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot during a verbal argument in Gold Bar, Washington, on Christmas morning. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 58-year-old man shot the victim, and the investigation is ongoing.
King County officials warn of avalanche danger near Snow Lake trail. The King County Sheriff’s Office advises outdoor enthusiasts to exercise caution and carry essential avalanche rescue gear. No injuries or damage have been reported.
Morasch Meats has recalled its Northwest Naturals cat food due to H5N1 bird flu contamination, following the death of a cat in Oregon. Customers should discard affected products and seek refunds.