Fish & Wildlife

Environment

The city where salmon might be the most famous residents: Travel For Good

KUOW is spotlighting local travel ideas that are good for more than just a pretty post on Instagram. In this installment of our Travel for Good series, we take you to the city of Issaquah, where salmon are some of the most famous residents.

Environment

Can’t we just eat those invasive crabs until they’re gone? (Probably not)

Like the native crabs they often prey on, these destructive invaders are themselves edible.

Environment

Our neighbors Sound-under

Soundside takes a deep dive into the waters around Washington to learn about some of our less appreciated neighbors. Because while they may be lesser-known, they have a lot to tell us about our ecosystems, and might even offer some innovative solutions to everyday problems.

Education

March 4th | Puget Sound educators weigh in on a possible return to in-person learning

We take calls from teachers and educators from around the region to hear their hopes and concerns with a return to in-classroom learning. Plus, we hear about the ins and outs of the pastry industry. And finally, we revisit a conversation on maritime trade in the wake of the Scandies Rose settlement.

Outdoor enthusiasts greet news of reopening in Washington state with cheers of victory

Last weekend should have seen thousands of anglers flock to Washington state lakes for the always-popular lowland lakes trout opener. Like so much else, opening day of fishing season was canceled due to the coronavirus. But freshwater fishing is coming back soon, along with significant additional elements of the outdoor recreation scene.

Bringing back Oregon's sea otters gets federal bucks for feasibility study

A group that wants to bring back wild sea otters to the Oregon Coast is taking a big step forward. The federal government has awarded them a grant to launch a feasibility study for a possible reintroduction effort.

Cutting back on fishing could help orcas. But would it hurt charter fishing fleets?

Pacific Northwesterners are undeniably fond of their endangered resident killer whales. Many locals are also fans of salmon fishing, a hobby that...

Arts & Life

The secret life of Seattle's squidders

Seattle's squidders are fiercely protective of their catch and their secret squidding spots.