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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.
A fatal head-on collision occurred on Bethel-Burley Road in Kitsap County, Washington, resulting in the death of a pickup truck driver. The crash happened shortly after 5 p.m. on December 24, 2024, involving a northbound pickup and a southbound RV. The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.
A powerful storm impacted Seattle with winds up to 60 mph, causing damage and outages. Christmas Eve will be calmer, but residents should prepare for an atmospheric river bringing rain on Christmas Day.
Tacoma faces the potential closure of over 300 homeless shelter beds by 2025 due to budget issues. City leaders are urging the Washington State Legislature for financial support to maintain these essential resources for the homeless population.
A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in Seattle's Mt. Baker neighborhood, leaving a 37-year-old victim hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, 57, allegedly engaged in a conversation with the victim before the attack, raising concerns about safety and mental health in urban areas.
Three teenagers narrowly escaped serious injury when their car went over an embankment while attempting to 'drift' in Lake Stevens, Washington. The incident on Monday night prompted a response from Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving among youth.
Three teenagers escaped serious injury in Lake Stevens, Washington, when their car went over an embankment during an attempt to drift. This incident, reported on December 24, 2024, serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of reckless driving among youth, linked to a high number of teenage fatalities in the area.
A head-on collision in Kitsap County resulted in the death of a pickup truck driver after the vehicle collided with an RV traveling in the opposite direction on Bethel-Burley Road. The crash occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on December 24, 2024, leading to a road closure for several hours as the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office investigated.
A bird flu outbreak has tragically killed 20 big cats at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, raising concerns about conservation efforts and the vulnerability of wildlife to avian influenza.
Two men were injured in a shooting at the New Earth Recovery addiction facility in Mount Vernon, Washington, on December 24, 2024. The suspect, a 49-year-old man, was apprehended without incident, and the victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. This incident has raised safety concerns at the facility, which has been operating for 13 years without prior violence.