A Washington man who killed at least five elk and left the animals to waste has received what’s described as a “mental health sentencing alternative,” which involves three years of community custody.

Wildlife once ruled the landscapes we now call home, and in many places, we are still sharing that space with powerful native animals. While most wild creatures want nothing to do with people, ...

OLYMPIA, Washington (KAPP) — Washington state hunters face new regulations this season as wildlife officials work to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, a fatal neurological condition that ...

Elk in northeastern Washington have a lot to deal with. Beyond the basic needs of food and water, the animals have to manage a complex network of competing predatory threats – from carnivores like ...