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Meet Jelly, the newest zebra shark hatchling produced at Point Defiance Zoo

The pup was one of seven eggs hatched in Tacoma then shipped to Indonesia as part of a conservation initiative to restore shark populations.

Updated November 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Exclusive: California kills 4 wolves, removes pack after Sierra cattle attacks

Exclusive: California kills 4 wolves, removes pack after Sierra cattle attacks

Updated October 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM

Grease traps causing a stink with Tacoma businesses

Grease traps causing a stink with Tacoma businesses

Updated February 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM

What lies beneath Tacoma’s streets? Grease.

What lies beneath Tacoma’s streets? Grease.

Updated December 18, 2024 at 1:51 PM

Heavy rain in western WA creates risk of hydroplaning. Here are key safety driving tips

Heavy rain in western WA creates risk of hydroplaning. Here are key safety driving tips

Updated November 5, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Playing sports during heat waves bring risk — what you need to know for your children

Playing sports during heat waves bring risk — what you need to know for your children

Updated August 18, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Miami Beach canal’s poop pollution is off the charts. It’s been that way for years

Miami Beach canal’s poop pollution is off the charts. It’s been that way for years

Updated June 28, 2023 at 8:09 AM

Centuries-old sequoias damaged during prescribed burn at California park. One may not survive

Centuries-old sequoias damaged during prescribed burn at California park. One may not survive

Updated June 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM

The growing Tulare Lake now is visible from outer space. See NASA’s latest satellite images

The growing Tulare Lake now is visible from outer space. See NASA’s latest satellite images

Updated May 8, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Lake Tahoe’s clarity is the best it’s been in 40 years. This animal is helping, UC Davis says

Lake Tahoe’s clarity is the best it’s been in 40 years. This animal is helping, UC Davis says

Updated May 4, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Quit throwing trash out your car window, WA! Here’s a way to stop in honor of Earth Day

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Quit throwing trash out your car window, WA! Here’s a way to stop in honor of Earth Day

April 20, 2023 at 5:00 AM

Pink snow? Yellowstone visitors could see ‘colorful patches’ on the snow’s surface

Pink snow? Yellowstone visitors could see ‘colorful patches’ on the snow’s surface

Updated April 5, 2023 at 9:29 AM

Mississippi has invested millions of dollars to save oysters. They’re disappearing anyway

Mississippi has invested millions of dollars to save oysters. They’re disappearing anyway

Updated March 31, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Feed the hungry, fight climate change: The campaign to curb food waste in South Florida

Feed the hungry, fight climate change: The campaign to curb food waste in South Florida

Updated March 22, 2023 at 8:37 AM

The SC state insect is a cannibal, a friend to gardeners and sometimes kept as a pet

The SC state insect is a cannibal, a friend to gardeners and sometimes kept as a pet

Updated March 22, 2023 at 8:35 AM

Migrating hummingbirds will be back in Texas soon. Here’s how to feed, care for them

Migrating hummingbirds will be back in Texas soon. Here’s how to feed, care for them

Updated March 22, 2023 at 8:34 AM

Do clover lawns have actual pros? Here’s what a Sacramento expert thinks of the trend

Do clover lawns have actual pros? Here’s what a Sacramento expert thinks of the trend

Updated March 20, 2023 at 12:55 PM

With NC Zoo ready to add the animals of Asia to its lineup, governor seeks new funds

With NC Zoo ready to add the animals of Asia to its lineup, governor seeks new funds

Updated March 17, 2023 at 10:59 AM

Kentucky’s hummingbirds will be back soon. Try these tips to attract them to your yard

Kentucky’s hummingbirds will be back soon. Try these tips to attract them to your yard

Updated March 17, 2023 at 7:51 AM

Oh, those cheerful faces: These cool-tolerant plants call out to gardeners in spring

Oh, those cheerful faces: These cool-tolerant plants call out to gardeners in spring

Updated March 17, 2023 at 7:51 AM

Unearthed desert chamber held remains of 7,000-year-old rituals from ancient Arabia

Unearthed desert chamber held remains of 7,000-year-old rituals from ancient Arabia

Updated March 17, 2023 at 7:50 AM

How switching to a plant-based diet one day a week can boost your health, help planet

How switching to a plant-based diet one day a week can boost your health, help planet

Updated March 15, 2023 at 10:09 AM

Photos from space show how huge snowstorm blanketed Southern California. Take a look

Updated March 7, 2023 at 9:47 AM

It’s time to weed, prune and clean up your garden. You’ll thank yourself later

It’s time to weed, prune and clean up your garden. You’ll thank yourself later

Updated March 7, 2023 at 9:18 AM

How bad is Tacoma’s air? Statewide plan to tackle areas of worst pollution, smoke

How bad is Tacoma’s air? Statewide plan to tackle areas of worst pollution, smoke

Updated March 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM