Crime 'A crime that thrives in isolation.' Animal cruelty on the rise in Seattle area So far, the King County Prosecutor's Office has filed 19 felony animal cruelty cases. The office says it expects to file even more cases before year's end, and says the uptick is part of a larger upward trend in violent crimes this year. Liz Brazile
Environment Seattle Now: Can squirrels get us to Mars? Happy Thanksgiving! We're sharing a special episode today from our friends at The Wild podcast, about ground squirrels, hibernation... and space travel. Patricia Murphy Clare McGrane
Environment Seattle Now: A new hospital for ocean critters The first marine wildlife hospital in Washington is gearing up to open. We'll look at what that will mean for ailing seal pups, sea lions, and other ocean critters. Patricia Murphy Andy Hurst Sophie Reid
Environment Bear News: An interview with Chris Morgan On the conservation roller coaster, good and bad news for grizzly bears. Chris Morgan Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Environment Good news from Salish Sea: J pod is back in its summer haunt This endangered orca pod has spend the past week near San Juan Island and other inland waters. Paige Browning
Environment The wolf ranger I saddle up, take to the hills of eastern Washington state and meet a man who left his city life behind to protect the wolves he loves. Chris Morgan Matt Martin
Environment How to bring back a Scottish forest I visit a forest of trees so old, they were around before the last wolf was killed in the 1700s. Chris Morgan Matt Martin
Can you give your dog COVID-19? Home: a sanctuary against COVID-19 transmission. Right? Perhaps not when it comes to you and your pet. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz
