Ken Christensen

Biologists released a handful of the endangered, weasel-like animals in 2008, but now they must find out if the population is sustaining itself.

Derelict floats and other fisher gear make up some of the most visible marine debris dotting Pacific Northwest shorelines.

Many shellfish grown in coastal British Columbia have plastic in them, according to research led by shellfish biologist Sarah Dudas.

The island marble, considered one of the rarest butterflies in North America, only exists in a small section of the San Juan Island National Historical Park. Credit: Greg Davis

Mt. Rainier National Park could soon have cell phone access, at Paradise and on nearby hikes.

Thousands of tourists migrate to Seattle’s waterfront each year to experience the ferry rides, kitschy stores and sweeping views of Elliott Bay.

Volunteers Paul Savino and Paul Savino, Sr. work on repairs.

Steve McMinn runs Pacific Rim Tonewoods near Concrete, Wash. The company mills wood grown in the Pacific Northwest for guitarmakers.

The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is being renamed in honor of late Nisqually tribal leader Billy Frank Jr.