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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Rabid bat encounter in Olympic National Park

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Latest: Olympic National Park warns of rabid bat encounter

The National Park Service issued public health warnings following an encounter with a rabid bat near the Staircase Bridge in Olympic National Park. On August 9, a bat flew at several visitors and became briefly tangled i

[ACTIVE] [CULTURE] [CA] [US]

Bear sightings and encounters in Pacific Northwest

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Latest: Wildlife officials issue warnings after bear sightings in Washington and British Columbia

Increased bear activity has led to various wildlife encounters and safety warnings across British Columbia and Washington state. In British Columbia, black bears have caused disruptions at golf courses in Pitt Meadows a

[QUIET] [CRIME] [US]

Federal charges for bald eagle killing in Washington

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Latest: Washington man charged with killing bald eagle

A 66-year-old resident of Brush Prairie, Washington, identified as Benjamin G. Allen, has been charged with federal crimes following the death of a bald eagle in Clark County. The incident occurred on February 5, 2026, a

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [US]

Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission oversight

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Latest: Washington Fish & Wildlife Announces August Budget and Hunting Rule Meetings

In July 2026, Governor Bob Ferguson ordered an external probe of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission after the 2022 ban on spring black‑bear hunting sparked accusations of open‑meeting and public‑records violatio

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