“Crows are always testing their environment,” said John Marzluff, University of Washington professor of ... extended families of more than a dozen birds. Communication is key to their survival.

Rare birds are often endangered, so conservation efforts are critical. However, we shouldn’t forget all of the wonderful backyard birds we often take for granted. These common birds of North ... list ...

The wildflowers in the photograph appear at the base of the first hedgerow at the trail entrance. In addition, an expanse of ...

Other birds undertake even longer journeys — the Swainson ... The Hearst Foundations has awarded Washington State University with a $150,000 grant. The Hearst Foundations has awarded two Washington ...

Birds are essential to the environment in many ways. Some species play a vital role in pollinating flowers, they help disperse seeds that lead to new plant populations, and even a ...

Among the varied birds and animals found in the region, the Kalij Pheasant was declared the state bird. This beautiful bird is also commonly known as the “wild cock” and is found in the ...

The “harrowing” finding of plastic in the stomachs of birds — including chicks less than 3 months old — is a stark warning for the health of other species in the marine environment ...

Redmond is one of the best cities to live in Washington State. A tech hub with a small-town feel, it is best known as the home of Microsoft. Its thriving job market attracts professionals from across ...

A globally recognized researcher on precision agriculture has been named the dean of Washington State University’s College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences. Raj Khosla’s ...

The Swinhoe’s White-eye—a small yellow bird native to Asia—has rapidly spread throughout the state and beyond in the past decade, surprising birders and experts alike.

SEATTLE (KPTV) - The Catholic Church has vowed to excommunicate any priest who follows a new Washington state law requiring clergy to report child abuse to law enforcement – even in the privacy ...

In a decisive move to combat rent inflation and provide relief to tenants across the state, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed HB 1217 into law, setting firm restrictions on rental rate ...